Use this checklist to review a routine when skin feels tight, dry, irritated, or over-treated. It is not a diagnostic tool.

Routine checklist

• ☐ I am not using several exfoliating products at the same time.
• ☐ My cleanser does not leave my skin persistently tight or painful.
• ☐ I use a moisturizer appropriate for my skin and environment.
• ☐ I introduce new active ingredients one at a time.
• ☐ I follow label directions instead of increasing frequency for faster results.

When to step outside a checklist

Persistent rash, swelling, blistering, marked pain, cracking, or worsening symptoms deserve professional assessment rather than more product experimentation.