Weekly Skincare Routine: What to Do Once or Twice a Week
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A daily routine covers the basics: cleanse, moisturise and sunscreen. Some steps work better once or twice a week, like a face mask or a hair mask. Planning these into your week keeps you from overdoing them, and turns them into a small weekly treat.
Your daily base
- Morning: cleanse, moisturise, sunscreen.
- Night: cleanse, moisturise or night cream.
The weekly steps below add on top of this.
Weekly steps and how often
| Step | How often |
|---|---|
| Revive Face Mask | 2 to 3 times a week, 10 to 15 minutes |
| Charcoal Detox Nose Strips | 1 to 2 times a week, with at least 3 days between uses |
| HydraRenew Collagen Overnight Mask | A few nights a week, as needed |
| Root Revival Hair Mask | 2 to 3 times a week, 15 to 20 minutes |
| Fresh pillowcases | Once or twice a week |
| Clean makeup brushes | Once a week |
A sample week
- Monday: Revive Face Mask in the evening, then moisturise.
- Tuesday: HydraRenew overnight.
- Wednesday: Root Revival Hair Mask on damp hair, then rinse.
- Thursday: Revive Face Mask; nose strip if needed.
- Friday: HydraRenew overnight.
- Saturday: Hair mask; change pillowcases; clean brushes.
- Sunday: Revive Face Mask, a relaxed face massage and an early night. Take a progress photo every second Sunday.
Face massage
The Kansa Wand is made from 100% bronze and can be used on the face, body and feet. Use it with a little oil in upward strokes for 5 to 10 minutes. It can be part of your daily routine, or a weekly ritual if you are short on time.
Using nose strips
Wet your nose, apply the strip, leave it for 10 to 15 minutes and peel it off gently. Use 1 to 2 times a week, with at least 3 days between uses. See how to use nose strips for blackheads.
Do not overdo it
- Do not mask, peel and scrub on the same night.
- Space out stronger steps across the week.
- Skip a weekly step if your skin feels sensitive.
- Add new products one at a time.
Tips for sticking to it
- Tie steps to days: "Mask Monday", "Hair mask Wednesday".
- Set a phone reminder.
- Keep weekly products together on one shelf.
Short on time? Try our weekend skin reset routine, or read how to apply a face mask.
Quick questions
Can I use a face mask every day? Revive Face Mask is meant for 2 to 3 times a week.
Do I need every weekly step? No. Choose the ones that fit your skin and hair.
Adjust the week to your skin
- Oily skin: you may enjoy the clay face mask more often within the 2 to 3 times limit.
- Dry skin: lean on the overnight mask and keep the clay mask to twice a week.
- Sensitive skin: start with one weekly step and add more slowly.
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Patch-test any new product on your inner arm for 24 hours first. Stop using it if you notice irritation. This article is general skincare guidance, not medical advice.