Daily Skincare Regimen

Description

The Ordinary Daily Skincare Regimen

 1. The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser

A gentle daily facial cleanser that uses squalane — a skin-identical lipid — to dissolve makeup, sunscreen, dirt, and oil while maintaining moisture.

Uses

• Removes makeup, SPF, and impurities

• Cleanses without stripping skin’s natural oils

• Leaves skin feeling soft and hydrated

 How It Works

Unlike foaming or harsh cleansers, this one has a soft, balm-to-oil texture that
• breaks down oils and buildup on the skin
• rinses clean without tight or dry feeling afterward
• supports the skin’s moisture barrier due to squalane’s moisturizing effect

Best For

All skin types — especially dry, sensitive, or easily irritated skin.

 Daily Regimen Tip

Use morning and night as the first step in your routine before serums and moisturizers.

2. The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% Serum

A water-based serum with 10% niacinamide (vitamin B3) and 1% zinc PCA designed to improve skin texture and clarity.

 Key Benefits

✔ Helps reduce the appearance of blemishes and congestion
✔ Balances sebum (oil) production, which can help control shine and breakouts
✔ Improves skin texture and smoothness
✔ Aids in minimizing the look of enlarged pores
✔ Supports the skin barrier and moisture retention

 How to Use

After cleansing (and optionally toning), apply a few drops to dry skin morning and evening.
Follow with moisturizer.

Avoid layering with pure vitamin C (like L-AA) as they can interact and lessen effectiveness.

Best For

• Oily or acne-prone skin
• Combination skin
• Anyone wanting more even tone and refined skin texture

3. The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA

A moisturizer formulated with Natural Moisturizing Factors (NMF) — amino acids, fatty acids, ceramides, urea, glycerin, and hyaluronic acid — that mimic the skin’s own moisturizing components.

Main Benefits

✔ Deep hydration and moisture retention
✔ Supports skin’s outer barrier to lock in water
✔ Leaves skin soft, smooth, and resilient
✔ Lightweight — absorbs easily without heaviness

How to Use

Apply after serums (like niacinamide) in the last step of your routine — both morning and night.

 Pro Tip

Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA doesn’t contain SPF, so always follow your morning routine with sunscreen.

Suggested Daily Skincare Routine

Morning

1. Squalane Cleanser – wash face gently

2. Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% – controls oil/texture

3. Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA – seals in hydration

4. Sunscreen (SPF 30+) – protects skin from UV damage

Evening

1. Squalane Cleanser

2. Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1%

3. Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA

Tips for Best Results

✔ Patch test new products on a small area first to check sensitivity.
✔ Use sunscreen daily, especially when using active serums like niacinamide.
✔ Avoid mixing niacinamide with pure L-ascorbic acid (vitamin C) directly. 
✔ Be consistent — visible improvements often show in 4–6 weeks.

📌 Summary of Benefits