𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 "𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞

#𝟏𝟎𝟎𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐒𝐑𝐄𝐈𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 - Week 2

Although I am (extremely) new to the self improvement community on tumblr. I have seen the #𝟏𝟎𝟎𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐒𝐑𝐄𝐈𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 challenge from @dreamdolldiary come by a few times amoung self improvement creators. Because of my curiosity, I have finally read the challenge and I immediately knew that this was the ideal challenge for me to start my self improvement journey! The "goal" of this challenge is to start with holding yourself accounteble and to build healthy habits.

𝕸𝖞 𝖌𝖔𝖆𝖑𝖘 𝖋𝖗𝖔𝖒 𝖑𝖆𝖘𝖙 𝖜𝖊𝖊𝖐:

☙ The main focus for week 2 will be my physica, mental and emotional gaols:

♡ Physical I follow my weekly work out-plan. I eat healthy. I use my skincare consistantly. I go to bed before 10 pm.

♡ Mental I make time for self love. I plan out my day and follow my plan. I journal daily.

♡ Emotional I do the things that bring me happiness and fulfillment. I write the things that bother me down. I allow myself to feel my emotions fully.

I will accomplice these goals by panning my days around them.

☙ I want to go on a nature walk upcomming week. ☙ I plan out all the work i am supposed to do. ☙ I am productive in school. ☙ I start following my morning & night routines. ☙ I read when I'm bored.

𝕽𝖊𝖋𝖑𝖊𝖈𝖙𝖎𝖓𝖌 𝖔𝖓 𝖒𝖞 𝖌𝖔𝖆𝖑𝖘 𝖋𝖗𝖔𝖒 𝖑𝖆𝖘𝖙 𝖜𝖊𝖊𝖐:

This week went pretty well! I only have a few thing that I would like to provide some commentary on:

☙ I skipped a lot of workouts, beceuse I didn't have the motivation to do them. ☙ I didn't read enough. When I'm bored or overwhelmed, I really like to read, but I didn't make time for that. I got distracted by my phone a lot. ☙ I didn't follow my morning routine most days. This happend because I refused to come out of my bed in the morning. ☙ My biggest problem this week was my phone. This is not necessarily related to a goal, but it was a very big bother throughout my week. I constantly got distracted and it had a big effect on my productivity.

𝕸𝖞 𝖕𝖑𝖆𝖓 𝖋𝖔𝖗 𝖓𝖊𝖝𝖙 𝖜𝖊𝖊𝖐:

☙ The main focus of next week will be on my studies and personal things. Since i'm on my schoolbreak i have all the time to be working on them.

♡ Studies I plan out all the work i am supposed to do. I do schoolwork daily. I keep up with all the tests & assingnments. I am productive in school.

♡ Personal I compliment the people around me. I spend more time on crochet, knitting & sewing. I start dancing again.

Other plans:

☙ I start following my morning & night routines. ☙ I read when I'm bored. ☙ I follow my weekly work out-plan. ☙ I plan out my winter warderobe (+budget).

Thank you sososo much for checking in with me, lovelies! ⚝☁ I hopefully see you next week! If you have any tips and/ or encouregement, pease do share. Bye bye ʕ•́ᴥ•̀ʔっ♡

Ahhh, I'm so happy to have you here! The post is soo cute <33 Sending you so mutch love and kisses!

𝐌𝐢𝐤𝐨𝐢𝐨𝐱𝐢, 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭?

Yeah.. that is probably what you're wondering right now! And I'd be glad to give you an answer, or atleast attempt to! ♪(^∇^*) Miko, that's me! (oﾟvﾟ)ノ

A small (almost) 15 year old blob placed in the middle of the earth, destined to do.. whatever I'll get to do in this place.

I have been welcomed to Tumblr a few weeks ago now, by a lovely friend of mine. Check their stuff out if you wish, give her all the love and support in the world, because she deserves it! （￣︶￣）↗　@aphroditestearsofjoy.

Honestly, I hadn't heard a lot of Tumblr. The only experience I had with it was many years ago, getting a virus by downloading a sims 4 mod coming from this page. Buttttt, I decided I might give it a try again, and just stay away from the sims stuff. ＞︿＜

More about me? There's so much you've yet to learn. I'm obviously not going to be able to write everything in this simple blog, but if you got any questions, hit me up! x

I live with my parents, back at my homeplace. I have two of the sweetests little fluffballs in my home.

I have a cat, called Diva. (We didn't choose her name, we had saved her from an abusive family household, and tried everything to make her listen to another name, but it didn't work. ＞︿＜ But sure, she slays.) She's currently thirteen, and we care so deeply about her.

And last, but certainly not least, we have Chef, my sweet baby. q(≧▽≦q) Chef is a Russian Dwarf Hamster. He's turning 1 year old on the 28th of February! We adopted him from a very sweet and caring family, and he's my absolute pride and joy. We have this huge aquarium tank for him, filled with all the stuff he likes, and obviously, his home! He's a very sweet and happy boy.

In my free time, you would most likely find me engrossed in a book or two, sipping some warm tea with honey. Or I am spending some time with my family, playing board games or having a karaoke night! (●'◡'●)

Here are some hobbies of mine I am excited to share with you!

reading (planning on posting a few book blogs)

baking / making smoothies (and everything that comes with it!)

researching mythology (ESPECIALLY EGYPTIAN MYTHOLOGY! <3)

writing!

anything that has to do with music

and last but not least, drawing!

I hope this small introduction will enlighten you of who I am as a person. Feel free to send me any questions, do not be afraid! <3

Thank you for reading this, I hope to make some new friends on Tumblr and get to know you all, too! Take care, stay hydrated and keep positive, no matter what. (≧∇≦)ﾉ

Miko, signing off!

𝐌𝐲 𝐝𝐚𝐲

Monday 5/8/24: I've been wanting to do a complete cleanup, in the hopes of announcing to my soul that I am craving something new and better. But now I'm done, I can' t help but fear that I'm getting messed up again, that I will always be in need of a cleanup. I'm now trying to accept that we always need to clean up after ourselves mentally. We can either do it immediately and make time for every day or wait until I have gathered so much that needs to be cleaned up that I collapse from the pressure. I very much prefer the first option.

Studies: Nothing today, but I made a workout plan for the upcomming weeks.

Small tasks: I vacuumed my room and finally started writing on tumblr again!

Exercise: Nothing today, but I made a workout plan for the upcomming weeks.

Mental wellness: Just a lot of thinking and accepting and a really nice cup of tea.

3 things I liked about today: My room is finally clean, I am proud for doing things today, I finally ate my favourite breakfast today.

⋆.˚🦋 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐥𝐲 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧

At the moment I mainly do a lot of yoga. But recently I have been getting into running. I have a running watch that tracks my workrots and makes a plan for the upcomming week. This is going to be my first week of calistenics! For the upcomming months But that is for later. Here is my workout plan for week 34 of 2024. 💗

`✵•.¸,✵°✵.｡.✰ 𝕄𝕠𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕪 ✰.｡.✵°✵,¸.•✵´ Today I will work on my calistenics basics, I will do 2-3 sets of bridges. Normally I would swim today, but since the swimming pool is closed I like to do an extra long yoga sesion instead. This will also help relieve stress, since school will start the day after. <3

`✵•.¸,✵°✵.｡.✰ 𝕋𝕦𝕖𝕤𝕕𝕒𝕪 ✰.｡.✵°✵,¸.•✵´ Go on a 30 minute run: 5 minutes - Warm up by walking or jogging. 20 minutes - Run at a tempo of 6:40. 5 minutes - Cooldown by walking or jogging.

`✵•.¸,✵°✵.｡.✰ 𝕎𝕖𝕕𝕟𝕖𝕤𝕕𝕒𝕪 ✰.｡.✵°✵,¸.•✵´ Calistenics day 2! Today is for pullups and squads. I will do 3 sets of each.

`✵•.¸,✵°✵.｡.✰ 𝕋𝕙𝕦𝕣𝕤𝕕𝕒𝕪 ✰.｡.✵°✵,¸.•✵´ Go on a 30 minute run: 5 minutes - Warm up by walking or jogging. 20 minutes - Run at a tempo of 6:40. 5 minutes - Cooldown by walking or jogging.

`✵•.¸,✵°✵.｡.✰ 𝔽𝕣𝕚𝕕𝕒𝕪 ✰.｡.✵°✵,¸.•✵´ Friday is rest day! This doesn't mean I won't move today, but rather that I will do calming and relaxing exersizes. Today I willdo a full body stretch and wrist strengthening exersizes.

`✵•.¸,✵°✵.｡.✰ 𝕊𝕒𝕥𝕦𝕣𝕕𝕒𝕪 ✰.｡.✵°✵,¸.•✵´ Another day of calistenics. Today I will do 2-3 sets of leg raises and pushups.

`✵•.¸,✵°✵.｡.✰ 𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕪 ✰.｡.✵°✵,¸.•✵´ Go on a 50 minute run: 5 minutes - Warm up by walking or jogging. 40 minutes - Run at a tempo of 6:40. 5 minutes - Cooldown by walking or jogging.

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This was exactly what i needed today! ✨

I often forget all the progress I made when I feel down and that makes it so hard to get up again.

Liz Fosslien  

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐈 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 📜

Before my new schoolyear starts I want to write a guide on how I am going to keep up with all my subjects. I will also include my study habits for this year, since they make sure I have the time and mindset in order to properly study.

𝕊𝕥𝕦𝕕𝕪 𝕙𝕒𝕓𝕚𝕥𝕤:

🪷 I prelearn for every subject (except old Greek and Latin). That means I study the concepts before class, so I can use class for revision and ask all my questions.

🪷 Make a week overview of what needs to be done, then decide every morning what schoolwork to focus on. This way it's easier to adjust to unexpected plans.

🪷 When summarizing, I make sure I understand everything that I write down. If I don't, I will search for more information until I can explain it in my own words!

🪷 Nothing gets me in the mood to study, like making tea. I will make herbal tea or a matcha latte while grabbing everything I need to study after school.

𝕃𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕟/ 𝕆𝕝𝕕 𝔾𝕣𝕖𝕖𝕜:

🪷 The last few years I haven't studied a lot of words, to make up for it, I want to pay a little bit of extra attention to studying words. If I know more words, translating will go way easier since I won't have to search up every word in the dictionary. On school days and Sundays, I will study words for 10 minutes a day for either old Greek or Latin. I will study the words using Studygo (huge recommendation for other Dutch folks).

🪷 Another thing I lack with both subjects is my knowledge about grammar. And this is a HUGE problem while doing homework, translating texts and for finishing tests on time. I know how to use grammar, but I don't know most of it by heart. So I will study grammar for 10 minutes a day for both subjects on schooldays and Sundays until I've caught up. From then on, I will only occasionally memorize grammar. Studying grammar consists of literary saying it aloud like some song or poem until I know it well enough and then writing it down way too many times.

🪷 I also want to practise translating more. Since this is the most important skill for both subjects and I haven't done most of my work for the past years, I will make up for it by practising easier texts. Every Sunday, I will translate an extra paragraph for each subject that I will let my teachers correct the following Monday. I will do this until I am satisfied with my translating abilities.

🪷 This year I want to make all my homework for old Greek and Latin. Past years I skipped most of the work, and now I notice that I need more practise. I will study a few days before a test, but nothing more.

𝕄𝕒𝕥𝕙:

🪷 I love maths (controversial opinion, I know). But I believe that when you understand maths, you will love it! But how do you understand it? You should memorize the basics. When you study about a specific topic, watch or read an explanation and make notes. Make sure to make space in the notes for the basics, like concepts you've already learned that has a connection with your new topic. In order to make sure I know how to properly use the topic, I will solve or write down the solution of a practise question next to an explanation as to who I took that step. If I were to get really lost later on, I can follow these steps, but with the new question. Then the most important thing: Practise a lot! Even if it's hard at first. The more problems you solve, the more problems you get. You don't want to waste time when you don't know what to do. So read the question and start thinking what you need to do to solve it. If you genuinely don't have an any idea, look at the solution. But, you won't just look at the solution, you will study it, you look at the steps they take and ask yourself with every step why they took that specific step. When you are done studying the answer, make the question again. I personally write down the questions I struggled with most, to practise them again for my exam!

ℙ𝕙𝕪𝕤𝕚𝕔𝕤:

🪷 Physics is my favourite and one of my best subjects. I always start out with summarizing the concepts in my own words. The biggest problem I have with physics is understanding all the concepts that I can use them together. To make sure I get everything, I summarize. The parts I do not understand, I will watch a video about. Then I start with making exercises, I will look through the exercises and make at least one about every concept. I will make more about the concepts that didn't go well, until I get them right. To prepare for tests, I read through my summary and make lots of practise questions. I will revise everything that didn't go well and remake the questions that went wrong.

ℂ𝕙𝕖𝕞𝕚𝕤𝕥𝕣𝕪:

🪷 When studying chemistry, I mainly try to focus on practise. I would start out with reading the learning outcomes and then actively the entire text. I mark thing I find important, write the questions down that come to mind when reading, and connect information. Then I make a small summary in the format of a mind map. I write down only the most important concepts. Then I start making a lot of exercises about the concept, until I can do them comfortably and without mistakes. Afterwards, I make flashcards using the learning outcomes. By doing this afterwards I make sure I know the best way to answer, and with chemistry lots of question come up while doing the work. When studying for a test, I use the flashcards and remaking the questions I struggled most with.

𝔻𝕦𝕥𝕔𝕙:

🪷 This year I'm preparing for my Dutch finals. To work on my skill, I mainly have to make past finals. I really want to make a summary about all the concepts that come back on the finals. But other that, we mainly have exercises that I can't prepare in advance for. I do really want to expand my vocabulary, because it makes me feel fancy. I should start reading the news more, that way I will also be more informed about the world.

𝔼𝕟𝕘𝕝𝕚𝕤𝕙:

🪷 This year I am taking a Cambridge English exam. My goal is to score a C-Level (advanced). In order to do this I must work on my grammar, vocabulary, writings and listening. I will tackle each property with a guide on how to get better at them.

🪷 My grammar is pretty good, my only problem. I don't know the actual rules. When writing, having a grammatical correct structure kind of happens on its own. Most of the time, that's very helpful, but when I have to point out mistakes in high quality or older texts, I can't. In order to work on this, I would recommend using an actual book. The one I'm starting out with this year is "Advanced Grammar in Use with Answers' from Martin Hewings. I will work through it by reading the theory, using it on my own, and then making the exercises in the book.

🪷 To expand my vocabulary I will write down new words I see when interacting with English content and books and study them. The goal is to learn 30 words a week. I will add all the words to an anki list, so that I can keep practising older words.

🪷 During the proficiency exam it's expected from you that you are able to write formal letters, essays, reports and reviews. To practise, I will write one of these a week and ask my teacher for feedback. I will also use the writing site from Cambridge, where they I've you a writing a prompt, and you can submit your text and let them corrected by professionals. For people who are not able to ask their teacher for help, I would recommend using ChatGPT. Although this is not ideal, it will still help you improve.

🪷 By listening to a daily podcast in English, I will practise my listening skills. It's very important to practise your English listening skills without visual guidance. Of course watching movies will help you improve, but if you want to improve in the shortest amount of time, you need to listen to audios.

ℍ𝕚𝕤𝕥𝕠𝕣𝕪:

🪷 I personally find history one of the easiest subjects to study. I study history by chapter and not by paragraph. I always read through the entire chapter and then make a timeline with all the information. So I will include all the concepts, names and everything else in my timeline. Then I will study it by talking through it like I am teaching someone. Every time I miss something while explaining, I will memorize it again. I write down all the most important concepts down a few times, so I will remember how they are spelled and don't make any mistakes on my test! I don't make many exercises since they don't really help me that much. But if I have the time and energy, I make a few of the questions that were asked on previous finals.

𝔹𝕚𝕠𝕝𝕠𝕘𝕪:

🪷 Biology is a very information heavy subject, and I find that it's pretty easy to get lost in all the concepts. I have a pretty strict guide for myself, so I can study biology in the least amount of time. I will start out by reading the learning outcomes for the paragraph, so I know what the most important things are. Then I start actively reading through the paragraph. I mark thing I find important, write the questions down that come to mind when reading, and connect information. Afterwards, I will summarize everything in a mind map. Not just one mind map for every chapter, but one for every group of concepts that fit together well. These mind maps are very big and have all the relevant information, that's why you should minimize the amount of topics on a mind map, because otherwise it won't fit. Then I make the most important exercises and start studying the summaries by pretending that I'm giving a presentation about them, everything that I forget to mention I will memorize again. The day before the test, I will write down the explanation of all the learning outcomes from memory and correct them. Lastly, l review all the concepts that I lacked in.

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#𝟏𝟎𝟎𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐒𝐑𝐄𝐈𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 - Week 3

Although I am (extremely) new to the self improvement community on tumblr. I have seen the #𝟏𝟎𝟎𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐒𝐑𝐄𝐈𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 challenge from @dreamdolldiary come by a few times among self improvement creators. Because of my curiosity, I have finally read the challenge and I immediately knew that this was the ideal challenge for me to start my self improvement journey! The "goal" of this challenge is to start with holding yourself accountable and to build healthy habits.

𝕸𝖞 𝖌𝖔𝖆𝖑𝖘 𝖋𝖗𝖔𝖒 𝖑𝖆𝖘𝖙 𝖜𝖊𝖊𝖐:

☙ The main focus of next week will be on my studies and personal things. Since i'm on my schoolbreak i have all the time to be working on them.

♡ Studies I plan out all the work i am supposed to do. I do schoolwork daily. I keep up with all the tests & assignments. I am productive in school.

♡ Personal I compliment the people around me. I spend more time on crochet, knitting & sewing. I start dancing again.

Other plans: ☙ I start following my morning & night routines. ☙ I read when I'm bored. ☙ I follow my weekly work out-plan. ☙ I plan out my winter wardrobe (+budget).

𝕽𝖊𝖋𝖑𝖊𝖈𝖙𝖎𝖓𝖌 𝖔𝖓 𝖒𝖞 𝖌𝖔𝖆𝖑𝖘 𝖋𝖗𝖔𝖒 𝖑𝖆𝖘𝖙 𝖜𝖊𝖊𝖐:

☙ I tend to forget my goals very easily throughout my week. To prevent that from happening again, I will write my goals down on paper and put them next to my toothbrush. So that I read them while brushing my teeth.

☙ I did everything I wrote down by other plans, except planning out my wardrobe. So I will have to do that again.

☙ I did study a lot the past week, the only problem was. That my study sessions were not very productive, because I kept getting distracted. To prevent this from happening again, I will meditate when i get too distracted and I will try to create a better study space.

☙ I haven' t started with crochet, knitting & sewing again. But I did make a few designs. So now I do have the motivation to do it!

𝕸𝖞 𝖕𝖑𝖆𝖓 𝖋𝖔𝖗 𝖓𝖊𝖝𝖙 𝖜𝖊𝖊𝖐:

☙ This week I will focus on my physical, mental, emotional and habit goals. Most of these goals I have already payed some attention too. But I'm having a very stressful week and i could really use some extra motivations to follow these basics:

♡ Physical I follow my weekly work out-plan. I eat healthy. I use my skincare consistantly. I go to bed before 10 pm.

♡ Mental I make time for self love. I plan out my day and follow my plan. I journal daily.

♡ Emotional I do the things that bring me happiness and fulfillment. I write the things that bother me down. I allow myself to feel my emotiong fully.

♡ Habits I start following my morning & night routines. I practice gratefulness. I read more often.

Thank you sososo much for checking in with me, lovelies! ⚝☁ I hopefully see you next week! If you have any tips and/ or encouragement, please do share. Bye bye ʕ•́ᴥ•̀ʔっ♡

my favorite yoga & stretch flows

25 minute strong yoga by growingannanas

30 minute stretch by eleni fit

30 minute leg stretch and foam rolling by april han

45 minute yoga for flexibility, strength, and deep reflection by boho beautiful yoga

45 minute yoga flow by move with nicole

45 minute morning yoga flow by yoga with tim

45 minute hatha yoga by fightmaster yoga

1 hour yoga for flexibility by yoga with kassandra

1 hour yoga for flexibility, strength, and balance by yoga with kassandra

This is actually so clear and helpfull! Thank you love! 💗

The essential skincare acids guide

type of acids sheet

Salicylic Acid – Best for oily and acne-prone skin. It penetrates deep into the pores, unclogs blackheads and whiteheads, controls excess oil, and prevents breakouts.

Glycolic Acid – Ideal for normal to oily skin. It exfoliates the top layer, brightens the skin, improves texture, and reduces fine lines and hyperpigmentation.

Lactic Acid – Suitable for dry and sensitive skin. It gently exfoliates while providing hydration, making it great for dullness and rough texture without irritation.

Mandelic Acid – Best for sensitive and acne-prone skin. It helps with uneven skin tone, reduces breakouts, and provides mild exfoliation without irritation.

Azelaic Acid – Works for all skin types, including sensitive skin. It reduces redness, fades hyperpigmentation, treats acne, and calms rosacea.

Kojic Acid – Best for hyperpigmented and sun-damaged skin. It helps lighten dark spots, melasma, and discoloration caused by acne scars or sun exposure.

Tranexamic Acid – Ideal for all skin types struggling with stubborn pigmentation. It effectively reduces melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), and sunspots.

Hyaluronic Acid – Suitable for all skin types, especially dry and dehydrated skin. It deeply hydrates, plumps fine lines, and retains moisture for a youthful look.

Polyglutamic Acid – Great for dry and dehydrated skin. It locks in moisture, provides long-lasting hydration, and enhances the skin’s elasticity.

Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) – Best for dull, uneven, and aging skin. It brightens, reduces pigmentation, fights free radicals, and boosts collagen production.

Ferulic Acid – Works for all skin types, particularly those using Vitamin C. It enhances the antioxidant power of Vitamin C and E, preventing premature aging.

Ceramides (Fatty Acids) – Essential for dry and sensitive skin. They repair and strengthen the skin barrier, preventing water loss and irritation.

Linoleic Acid (Omega-6 Fatty Acid) – Ideal for acne-prone and oily skin. It reduces clogged pores, balances oil production, and supports a healthy skin barrier.

Ellagic Acid – Good for sun-damaged and aging skin. It protects against UV damage, brightens skin, and provides antioxidant benefits.

Cinnamic Acid – Suitable for all skin types. It has anti-inflammatory properties and helps protect against environmental damage.

Succinic Acid – Best for oily and acne-prone skin. It controls sebum production, fights acne-causing bacteria, and soothes inflammation.

How to choose the right skincare acid for ur skin type

Oily & Acne-Prone Skin

Salicylic Acid (BHA): Penetrates deep into pores to remove excess oil and prevent breakouts.

Azelaic Acid: Reduces acne, fades dark spots, and calms redness.

Succinic Acid: A gentle anti-inflammatory that helps control breakouts.

Dry & Dehydrated Skin

Lactic Acid (AHA): Exfoliates while hydrating the skin.

Hyaluronic Acid: Retains moisture and plumps the skin.

Mandelic Acid: A mild exfoliant that improves texture without drying.

Combination Skin

Glycolic Acid (AHA): Brightens skin and smooths texture.

Salicylic Acid (BHA) (my bff🦅) : Controls oil production in the T-zone.

Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrates dry areas while balancing oil.

Sensitive Skin

Mandelic Acid: A gentle AHA that exfoliates with minimal irritation.

Azelaic Acid: Soothes inflammation and reduces redness.

PHA (Polyhydroxy Acids): Provides mild exfoliation while boosting hydration.

Hyperpigmentation & Dark Spots

Kojic Acid: Brightens skin and reduces discoloration.

Tranexamic Acid: Fades stubborn dark spots and melasma.

Glycolic Acid (AHA): Speeds up cell turnover for an even skin tone.

Aging & Wrinkles

Glycolic Acid (AHA): Stimulates collagen production and smooths fine lines.

Ferulic Acid: Enhances antioxidant protection and stabilizes vitamin C.

Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C): Brightens skin and fights free radical damage.

Common Mistakes When Using Skincare Acids

Using skincare acids can transform your skin, but when used incorrectly, they can cause irritation, sensitivity, or even worsen skin concerns. Here are some common mistakes to avoid:

1. Over-Exfoliating

Many people think using glycolic or salicylic acid daily will give them faster results, but excessive exfoliation weakens the skin barrier. This can lead to redness, peeling, breakouts, and sensitivity. (especially for oily skin)

Solution: Use exfoliating acids (AHAs/BHAs) 2-3 times per week and always listen to your skin. If it feels irritated, take a break pleaaase

2. Skipping Sunscreen

Acids like glycolic, lactic, and salicylic acid increase your skin’s sensitivity to the sun. Without SPF, you risk sunburn, premature aging, and even worsening of dark spots.

Solution: Always use a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen daily when using serums with those acids.

3. Mixing the Wrong Acids

Not all acids work well together. Using too many active ingredients in one routine can cause irritation.

🔴 Examples of bad combinations:

Vitamin C + AHAs/BHAs → Can cause irritation and weaken Vitamin C’s effectiveness.

Retinol + AHAs/BHAs → Too harsh on the skin, leading to peeling and sensitivity. (by experience 💁🏻‍♀️)

Niacinamide + Vitamin C (unless properly formulated) → Can cause flushing or reduce effectiveness.

Solution: Use exfoliating acids on alternate days and simplify your routine to avoid irritation.

4. Not Hydrating Properly

Exfoliating acids remove dead skin cells but can also strip away moisture. Without proper hydration, the skin can feel tight, dry, or irritated.

Solution: After using acids, apply thick a moisturizer to maintain balance especially if the acids dry ur skin so fast

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