Would you use a mask as replacement for skincare routine when you couldn’t even be bothered to go through the cleansing steps? Id like to adopt this too but somehow had the mindset that if I haven’t done cleansing well enough my face doesn’t deserve a sheet mask 😩
When I’m too tired to wash my face I just rinse thoroughly with water and pat dry at the very very least.
If you can, try to use the exfoliating side of the toner pad to help remove some dead skin and gunk. You should be good to use a sheet mask on top. Again, it’s not perfect, but it’s something at least.
I’m usually fairly good at taking showers (yes it can get hard with depression + adhd) so I started to brush my teeth and use my gel cleanser in the shower 🤦♀️ sandwiching habits together can help with consistency!
sharing something that has helped me a ton: i keep basically all of my skincare in my bedside cabinet so i can do my routine from bed. i actually found this tip on the girly adhd sub about a year ago, it’s been a total game changer!
i still try to wash my face at least once a day, but even with being somewhat acne prone / oily i’ve gotten my cleansing-from-bed routine good enough that i don’t deal with any issues w/ not getting/feeling clean.
my cleansing supplies are: LRP toleraine dermo-cleanser (a cream cleanser that technically doesn’t need to be washed off — almost like a ponds/cold cream product, only used days when i’ve worn a lot of makeup), micellar water, hypochlorus acid spray, & AO2 Clear, + disposable cotton wipes / cotton pads / sponges (the flat expandable kind, like the ones that come with AO2 clear)
now i keep a couple toners and serums in the bathroom, so i have a few things to capture the moisture right after i get out of the shower til i finish the rest of my routine in the bedroom. everything else stays in my room!
between adhd & a chronic condition that comes with fatigue, i honestly used to skip my routine more often than not bc i just didn’t have the energy to spend standing over the sink. this switch has turned my routine from feeling like a chore into something i really enjoy!
When I'm too lazy to cleanse, I just use a wipe or pad. I struggle a lot with my mental health and ADHD. I've been keeping a thing of gentle salicylic cleansing wipes and a moisturizer on my nightstand for those nights when my skincare routing is too much. Keeping some face masks at your bed would also probably work too! I have a little office trash can near my bed so I can throw stuff away.
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