Less is More: 3 Fundamental Steps for an Easy Yet Efficient Skincare Routine

Published: September 9, 2024

Validated by Eve Mérinville

Skincare R&D and Innovation Director

In the world of skincare, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer number of products and routines available. With countless creams, serums, and masks promising youthful, glowing skin, many find themselves bogged down in complex regimens. However, the mantra "less is more" holds true in skincare as well. Focusing on three fundamental steps can simplify your routine without compromising on results. Additionally, a lengthy routine can be challenging to fit into a busy day, making it essential to streamline your regimen without compromising on results.

The key is understanding that everyone's skin has different needs and selecting the right products to create a tailored routine. Let’s delve into how you can build up your 3-step skincare regimen with /skin regimen/Lx while ensuring it remains effective and personalized.

Validated by Eve Mérinville

Skincare R&D and Innovation Director

Understanding Your Skin’s Unique Needs

Before jumping into the steps, it's crucial to acknowledge that skincare is not a one-size-fits-all endeavor. Factors like genetics, environment, lifestyle, and even stress levels influence your skin’s condition. This concept, known as the exposome, encompasses both internal and external factors that impact skin aging and health. Internal factors include genetics and hormonal changes, while external factors cover UV exposure, pollution, diet, and skincare habits. These elements collectively accelerate skin aging, leading to issues such as dullness, dryness, premature wrinkles, and excessive sebum production.

For more in-depth information about the exposome,check out our last article on this subject.

The Fundamental Steps of an Efficient Skincare Routine

To build an efficient skincare routine, you need to tailor it to your specific skin type and concerns. This approach ensures you’re not overloading your skin with unnecessary products and helps in achieving better results with fewer steps summarized as follow:

1. DETOX - Cleansing

Cleansing is the cornerstone of any skincare routine. It’s essential to remove impurities, makeup, and excess oil that can clog pores and lead to breakouts and dull appearance. Choosing a gentle, effective cleanser suited to your skin type can make a world of difference.

Tips for Effective Cleansing:

Avoid harsh cleansers that strip away natural oils, leading to dryness and causing a rebound effect
For dry skin, opt for hydrating cleansers with a creamy or milky texture.
For oily or acne-prone skin, look for enzymatic exfoliators that remove dead skin cells from the preventing them from clogging pores. This can reduce the likelihood of blackheads and whiteheads while still resulting delicate and gentle on the skin.

2. POWER - Serum application

Serums are formulated with a high concentration of potent ingredients that address specific concerns like wrinkles, dark spots, and hydration. Incorporating a serum into your routine can significantly enhance your skin’s health and appearance.

Choosing the right serum:

For anti-aging benefits, look for serums with ingredients like retinol or peptides.
For hydration, opt for serums with hyaluronic acid.
For brightening, serums with vitamin C. Our /skin regimen/ Vitamin C Booster is very special for its high concentration of 15% Vitamin C, which is carefully encapsulated in a sachet to preserve its potency until application. As Vitamin C is highly unstable, we've taken special care to prevent any loss of its effectiveness. The booster is packaged in a nitrogen-sealed, freshness-saving packet, ensuring optimal stability and effectiveness until the moment of activation.

3. TREAT - Moisturizing

Moisturizing is vital to lock in hydration and protect the skin barrier. A good moisturizer will help keep your skin smooth, plump, and resilient against environmental stressors.

Selecting a Moisturizer:

For dry skin, choose a rich, creamy moisturizer with ingredients like vegetal oils and butters.
For oily skin, a lightweight, non-comedogenic gel moisturizer works best.
For combination skin, a balanced moisturizer that hydrates without being too heavy is ideal.

Introducing /Skin Regimen/Lx by [ comfort zone ]

Recognizing the need for a customizable approach to skincare, Comfort Zone has introduced the new /skin regimen/Lx. Developed from a pioneering and continuous research on skin longevity, this innovative line simplifies and personalizes your routine into three easy steps:

Detox
Power
Treat

With 14 potent formulas, the regimen is tailored to each individual's unique aging pattern and skin concerns.

The key features of /skin regimen/Lx include potent, highly concentrated vegan formulas that ensure maximum efficacy, enabling a personalized skincare routine with visible improvements in tone, radiance, and youthful appearance. These products boast clean formulations, containing up to 99.5% natural-origin ingredients and 100% natural fragrance, making them sustainable yet effective. Additionally, all 14 home care products in the line have been clinically and dermatologically tested with instrumental tests and self-evaluations, ensuring their reliability and performance.

Among these products, the hero items – Detox Cleanser, HA4 Jelly Serum, and Tripeptide Gel Cream – have proven their greater effectiveness when used together in a routine, demonstrating the line's ability to deliver impressive results through a synergistic approach. Each of the hero product is presented below:

The Customizable 3-Step Regimen

Step 1: Detox Cleanser

The Detox Cleanser is formulated to thoroughly cleanse the skin without stripping it of essential moisture. Clinically tested for the removal of SPF, waterproof makeup, and pollution. To use, mix a small amount with water between your hands to create a soft foam. Gently massage onto the skin in circular motions, avoiding the eye area.

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Step 2: HA⁴ Jelly Serum

This serum combines three forms of Hyaluronic Acid—Micro, Macro, and Cross-Linked—plus Snow Mushroom extract, which acts like Hyaluronic Acid to lock moisture into the skin at various levels. Apply a few drops to clean skin morning and evening, focusing on expression lines and wrinkles.

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Step 3: Tripeptide Gel Cream

This gel cream is formulated with Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Ectoin, and Longevity Complex™ to provide optimal hydration and improve skin tone, resulting in a younger-looking, healthy complexion. Apply daily to the face and neck, massaging from the center outwards.

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Real Results with /skin regimen/Lx

Comfort Zone has tested the effectiveness of the new regimen with a 28-day routine featuring the hero products: Detox Cleanser, HA4 Jelly Serum, and Tripeptide Gel Cream. The results are impressive and also clearly perceived by the subjects involved:*

- 95% agree skin appears healthier and more radiant
- 93% agree skin is more hydrated and elastic
- 90% agree skin is protected and resilient to external stressors
- 88% agree skin appears fuller and firmer
- 83% agree skin texture is refined, and pores are less visible

- 80% find the face is rejuvenated

*Independent laboratory, self-assessment, 40 people, 28 days of use of DETOX CLEANSER, HA4 JELLY SERUM, TRIPEPTIDE GEL CREAM.

Conclusion

In the realm of skincare, less can indeed be more. By focusing on three fundamental steps – detox, power, and treat – you can simplify your routine while still achieving radiant, healthy skin. Comfort Zone’s new /skin regimen/Lx offers a customizable approach that caters to individual skin needs, addressing the unique factors that contribute to skin aging and health. With clean, potent formulas and clinically proven results, this line makes it easier than ever to activate an efficient, yet effective skincare routine tailored just for you.

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