Minimalist Skincare: A Routine With Fewer Products

Minimalist skincare is about fewer products and more calm. Not a shelf full of jars, but a few things you actually use and that your skin enjoys. In this article you will learn how to build a two or three step routine, why fewer layers can feel better and how to make the switch at your own pace.

What is minimalist skincare?

With minimalist skincare you deliberately choose a small routine. You only use what you need, and you know why you use it. That does not mean your skin misses out. It means you focus on the basics and let the rest go.

Many people arrive at this approach after years of trying things. A serum here, a toner there, a new mask because someone recommended it. At some point you no longer know what does what. A shorter routine brings back clarity.

Why fewer layers can feel better

Every layer you put on your skin brings new ingredients with it. The more products you use, the harder it becomes to see what your skin likes and what it does not. A short routine keeps that overview clear.

• Clarity: you know exactly what you use and how your skin responds to it.
• Time: you are done in a few minutes, morning and evening.
• Money: you buy fewer products and actually finish them.
• Less waste: no more half-full jars disappearing to the back of the cupboard.
• Calm: no need to keep trying the latest product.

A routine in 2 or 3 steps

A minimalist routine can be very simple. This is a foundation that works for many people:

1. Cleanse: use a mild cleanser in the evening to remove the day from your skin. In the morning, lukewarm water is enough for many people.
2. Nourish: apply a cream that suits your skin. A rich, whipped tallow cream is handy because you only need a little.
3. Protect during the day: use a sunscreen with SPF from a brand you like. Our creams do not contain SPF, so this step needs a separate product.

That is it. If you want to add something later, only do so when you have a clear reason.

How to switch to fewer products

There is no need to throw out all your products tomorrow. Make the switch gradually. That way you learn better what works for you.

• Take stock: line up everything you currently use. What do you really use, and what just sits there?
• Keep what you love: a cleanser and a cream that make you happy can stay.
• Change one thing at a time: drop something step by step, or add one new product. That way you notice what makes the difference.
• Give yourself time: a new routine takes some getting used to. After a few weeks, check how your skin feels.
• Do a patch test: try a new cream on a small area of skin first. Every skin reacts differently.
• Use up what you have: products you like but no longer need can be finished or given away.

A simple routine with tallow

Tallow is purified beef fat and naturally contains fatty acids that also occur in your own skin. Our creams have short ingredient lists, which fits a minimalist routine well. Want a complete foundation in one go? The Full Routine Bundle is a great start. For €71.95 you get:

• One scented day cream of your choice, for daytime.
• The Natural - Sensitive Skin, fragrance-free with three ingredients: grass-fed tallow, MCT oil and vitamin E.
• Velvet Lavender - Anti-Aging Cream, with seven ingredients: tallow, jojoba oil, MCT oil, Psoralea Corylifolia seed oil, squalane, lavender oil and vitamin E.
• A free Sweet Orange Lip Balm.

Does that sound like a lot for a minimalist routine? You do not use them all at once. You pick one cream per moment: for example your scented day cream in the morning, the Anti-Aging Cream in the evening and The Natural on days when you prefer no scent. Your routine stays short, but you still have a choice.

Frequently asked questions

Do I really need a serum or toner?

Not necessarily. Many people stick to cleansing, nourishing and protecting during the day. Only add something when you have a clear reason, and do it one product at a time.

Can I use tallow cream under my sunscreen?

Yes. Apply a thin layer of cream first, let it absorb for a few minutes and then apply your sunscreen. Our creams do not contain SPF themselves.

How long does it take to get used to a new routine?

That differs from person to person. Give yourself a few weeks and do not change too much at once in that time. That is the best way to notice what your skin enjoys.

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