{"id":1860,"date":"2021-09-16T00:00:56","date_gmt":"2021-09-16T07:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wellconnected.murad.com\/?p=1860"},"modified":"2025-06-25T16:42:50","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T23:42:50","slug":"the-skincare-journal-of-a-cult-loved-artist-minimalism-zen-vibes-and-a-healthy-dose-of-spf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wellconnected.murad.com\/the-skincare-journal-of-a-cult-loved-artist-minimalism-zen-vibes-and-a-healthy-dose-of-spf\/","title":{"rendered":"The skincare journal of a cult-loved artist: Minimalism, zen vibes, and a healthy dose of SPF"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Genetically, I\u2019ve been blessed with great skin\u2014my grandfather is 85 and his skin is amazing. Thanks to&nbsp;that, exercising, eating well and tending to my mental health, I think I\u2019m getting better with age, and it\u2019s cool to be evolving!\u202f&nbsp;When I think of beauty, confidence is the first word that comes to mind. I\u2019m impressed by Gen Z and how they\u2019re changing the game&nbsp;of&nbsp;beauty ideals.&nbsp;Growing up, I lacked confidence&nbsp;because I had acne and didn\u2019t know how to style my hair. Gen&nbsp;Z&#8217;ers&nbsp;are showing the world that while we all may have&nbsp;things&nbsp;we don\u2019t 100% love&nbsp;about ourselves,&nbsp;true&nbsp;beauty is about&nbsp;leaning into&nbsp;your quirks&nbsp;and revealing&nbsp;your true self.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">My&nbsp;skinimalist routine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I take a lot of pride in not doing too much to my skin, so my routine is minimal, but every step is integral to always feeling my best:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Cleanse:<\/strong>&nbsp;I wash my face every day and night, but I don\u2019t always use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.murad.com\/products\/cleansers-toners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cleanser<\/a>. When my skin is feeling dry or irritated, I\u2019ll use a face cloth with warm water to clear away surface-level dirt.\u202f&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Hydrate:&nbsp;<\/strong>I have dry skin, so I always follow up with a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.murad.com\/search\/search-results\/?keywords=moisturizer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">moisturizer<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Protect<\/strong>: One non-negotiable in my routine is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.murad.com\/search\/search-results\/?keywords=spf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SPF<\/a>. Protecting my skin from the sun is the top priority. I feel like a lot of people may not realize this, but for people of color, protecting your skin is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/black-people-need-sunscreen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">crucial<\/a>.\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Destress<\/strong>: Even though this technically isn\u2019t a skincare step, in the evenings I wind down with ASMR <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCPCHuLiHbhG3s_YxhMLOn6Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">videos<\/a> by Lune Innate. Her YouTube has a wealth of auditory and visual relaxation sessions that I\u2019d recommend to anyone who finds it hard to focus or relax. The videos are an integral part of my routine because they help me sleep, and beauty sleep is&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/health-39933232#:~:text=Beauty%20sleep%20is%20a%20real%20thing%2C%20according%20to%20researchers%20who,ugly%2C%20their%20sleep%20experiments%20suggest.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">real!<\/a>\u202f&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">My&nbsp;skinimalist&nbsp;essentials<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.murad.com\/products\/moisturizers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Moisturizer<\/a>:<\/strong>&nbsp;I\u2019ve been using one that\u2019s&nbsp;specifically&nbsp;marketed to men, which is weird, because skincare should be universal.&nbsp;It&nbsp;feels&nbsp;tingly and great on my face, so I use it despite what the packaging says.\u202f&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Deodorant:&nbsp;<\/strong>I\u2019m&nbsp;constantly working on the pottery wheel and sweating a lot, so I need a deodorant&nbsp;that really works.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.saltandstone.com\/products\/eucalyptus-cedarwood-formula-n-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">This<\/a>&nbsp;one by Salt &amp; Stone is natural and smells amazing.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.murad.com\/products\/spf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SPF<\/a>:<\/strong>&nbsp;I go for lightweight ones you don\u2019t feel on your skin and that don\u2019t leave a white cast.\u202f&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/golde.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Golde<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;face masks: This is a black-owned business that makes divine superfood supplements and skincare.\u202fI try to be conscious about my purchasing power and where I spend my dollars.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wellconnected.murad.com\/wp-admin\/edit.php?post_type=post\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">My&nbsp;skinimalist&nbsp;approach to&nbsp;beauty in social media<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The infinite scroll of social media can be overwhelming\u2014especially in the skincare space\u2014so&nbsp;I&nbsp;need to be discerning about what I\u2019m consuming.&nbsp;So, just like&nbsp;with&nbsp;my&nbsp;routine, I&nbsp;try to keep it simple:&nbsp;Stay true to myself and my values, do my due diligence&nbsp;on who and where it\u2019s coming from, and above all, find&nbsp;the&nbsp;joy in it.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Genetically, I\u2019ve been blessed with great skin\u2014my grandfather is 85 and his skin is amazing. Thanks to&nbsp;that, exercising, eating well and tending to my mental health, I think I\u2019m getting better with age, and it\u2019s cool to be evolving!\u202f&nbsp;When I think of beauty, confidence is the first word that comes to mind. 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