So I have my AM/PM routine, and I’ve been wondering if there’s a recommended interval between routines to make sure that ingredients seep in and you actually benefit from it. 

There are days when I let my skincare products stay on for as much as 12 hours before starting my next routine, but I find this really difficult to time since I juggle work with other activities plus taking care of my furbabies. Plus, the weather can be a real mood-setter for me to jump in for a nice bath and facial cleanse, but I worry that I don’t let products work their magic. 🙈

For context, I live in the Philippines so the weather can go from hot, dry, and humid to wet and somewhat cold - not mentioning some play time with my pets can get, err, a bit messy. But, I don’t have a habit of touching my face even after handwashing! 

Now, the shortest time I’ve kept products on my face is about 5 hours from my AM application and the longest is 12 hours from my PM application. 

Any thoughts or suggestions? I would appreciate if there’s a skin expert out there who can answer.

Thanks in advance!

What is the optimum time for skincare products to stay on your skin before washing off and starting with your next routine?

Does anyone have any idea if you can use Galactomyces and Vitamin C serum together?

I’m planning to add Galactomyces Essence in my routine - for the first time. I’ve been researching, but couldn’t find anything about combining these 2 ingredients. I’m using Andalou Turmeric+C serum and eyeing Cosrx Galactomyces Essence.

If anyone can also share their experience with Galactomyces, I would appreciate it. :)

Galactomyces and Vitamin C

Any of you experienced strawberry legs and how do you deal with it? I exfoliate 24 hours before and 48 hours after, but it doesn’t seem to really help. Any recos other than laser?

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Nothing bad, but what might be an issue for others is that the product is fluid - still not bad for me. 😊

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I hope they can sell a bigger bottle of this because the only available size is 125ml.

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Camille