The Skin Nerd: How to declutter your skincare stash and improve the health of your skin

Because less sometimes really is more in skincare

The Skin Nerd: It is important to declutter your skincare stash.

Sometimes, the contents of my bathroom cabinet replicate a beauty hall in the middle of Black Friday weekend. Crammed with lotions and potions, half empties and the untouched, it’s a hoarder's paradise and I’ll admit it can be overwhelming. Keeping track of the products you use is essential when it comes to caring for your skin. If you find your skin suddenly breaks out or notice new redness or irritation, it is essential that you work out what caused it and remove it from your regime. Sounds simple right? Well, it is in theory but when your cupboard is overflowing with formulas from way back and you are rushing your way through a routine (which I don’t recommend btw – try to give yourself at least five minutes if you can!), you may grab what is nearest without much thought.

So, we want to remove any potential obstacles that may hinder your skin health and how do we do that? By decluttering your skincare stash! I spoke to Aoife Gallagher, Head Nerd at The Skin Nerd, a wonderful hooman who lives and breathes skincare. Aoife not only provides consultations for our clients but is also an expert when it comes to selecting the right products for your skin goal. Here Aoife gives us her advice on how to decide what does and doesn’t make the edit: