A good routine does not need ten products. It needs a few steps you will actually do every morning. Here is a simple one that takes about five minutes.
1. Cleanse
Wash your face with lukewarm water and a gentle cleanser. Hot water can leave skin feeling tight, especially after a night in air conditioning. Pat dry with a clean towel.
2. Shave or groom
If you shave, use a fresh blade and shave in the direction of growth. If you keep a beard, a few drops of beard oil worked in from root to tip help it look tidy and feel softer.
3. Moisturise
A light, non-greasy moisturiser helps keep skin comfortable between outdoor heat and indoor cooling. Apply it while your skin is still slightly damp.
4. Sunscreen
This is the step most people skip, and the one that matters most in the UAE. Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher every day, even if you are mostly indoors or in the car. Reapply if you spend time outside.
Keep it consistent
The best routine is the one you do every day.
Start with these four steps for two weeks before adding anything else. If you have a skin condition or a reaction to a product, stop using it and speak to a pharmacist or doctor.
