The retinoid + azelaic night.

— § 01

The steps.

1. 01

   On returning home

   Cleanse — oil first, then gel

   Two-step removal

   Sunscreen, sebum, particulate pollution. A cleansing oil emulsifies the lipid-soluble half; a low-pH gel removes the rest. Compromised skin should not skip the second step — but the first must be gentle.

   BiodermaTier A

   Sensibio H2O Micellar

   Gentle removal

2. 02

   After patting dry

   Centella / panthenol serum

   Anti-inflammatory layer

   Madecassoside or panthenol-5% as the calming primer. This is the layer that distinguishes a barrier-repair routine from a hydration routine.

   Skin1004Tier A

   Madagascar Centella Asiatica Ampoule

   Reference centella

3. 03

   0:05

   Ceramide-rich moisturiser

   Lipid replacement

   Ceramides 3 + 1 + 6-II in a multi-vesicular emulsion. The biomimetic lipid stack the stratum corneum is missing.

   CeraVeTier A

   Moisturising Cream

   Reference ceramide cream

4. 04

   0:08 · final layer

   Occlusive — Cicaplast or petrolatum

   Seal the repair

   Slugging the perimeter (jawline, around the nose, anywhere visibly compromised). Petrolatum or Cicaplast Baume B5+. Skip if oily-prone.

   La Roche-PosayTier A

   Cicaplast Baume B5+ →

   Default occlusive