My Current Skincare Routine: Real Skin, Consistent Care

Written By Megan Bruder

My Current Skincare Routine: Real Skin, Consistent Care

Sometimes I look at my skin and wish I had started taking better care of it sooner. But aging is a blessing, and I’m learning to give myself credit for the care I’m putting in now.

My routine changes depending on what my skin needs, but these are the products currently in my rotation.

My Morning Routine

  1. ZO Gentle Cleanser

  2. ZO Complexion Renewal Pads

  3. Azelaic acid, alternating with ZO vitamin C on opposite mornings

  4. ZO Daily Power Defense

  5. ZO Brightalive

  6. ZO sunscreen

My Evening Routine

  1. ZO Gentle Cleanser

  2. ZO Complexion Renewal Pads

  3. Tretinoin

  4. ZO Daily Power Defense

  5. ZO Brightalive

I aim to use tretinoin nightly, but I take breaks around microneedling or other procedures according to the aftercare instructions.

This Is My Routine, Not Everyone’s Starting Point

I’m sharing what I currently use, rather than suggesting everyone needs to copy every step. Your skin, goals, and tolerance may be different from mine.

These photos show real skin. I still have texture, and my goal isn’t to erase every sign of aging. It’s to feel comfortable and confident in the skin I have.

If you’d like help creating a routine for your own skin, I’d love to see you at BRB Me Time in Rocky River.

Megan Bruder