Is your skincare shelf getting crowded? You can review what you use without buying a whole new routine. Begin with what feels comfortable, what irritates and what you would like help understanding.
1. Make a list before adding more
Write down your cleanser, moisturiser, sunscreen, serums and any prescribed treatments. Include how often you use them and when a reaction first appeared.
Cosmetics and repeated exposure to irritants can cause contact dermatitis. An ongoing rash needs assessment rather than another product added on top. Healthdirect — Contact dermatitis.
2. Give each product a purpose
What are you hoping a serum will do? What evidence supports that particular product, and how would you know whether it suits you?
Our vitamin C and skin article separates nutrition from topical-product evidence. There is no universal shopping list here, and no need to assume a familiar ingredient will suit every routine.
3. Keep sun protection in view
Use sunscreen as directed alongside shade, a hat, protective clothing and sunglasses, especially when the UV index is 3 or higher. Sunscreen is one part of sun protection. Healthdirect — Sunburn and sun protection.
If a sunscreen feels uncomfortable, discuss alternatives with your pharmacist or clinician rather than abandoning the conversation.
4. Keep food advice practical
A varied eating pattern includes vegetables, fruit, grains, protein foods and dairy or suitable alternatives. Healthdirect — A balanced diet.
You can enjoy Emily's berry smoothie as a food idea. It is not a prescription for clearer skin, and this article does not recommend supplements or a restrictive skin diet.
5. Review what happens next
Bring your product list and existing care plan to a routine discussion. The clinic lists advanced skin analysis and an initial naturopathy consultation. Ask which appointment fits your questions. Melbourne Wellness — Services.
Our sensitive-skin guide explains the care pathway. See your doctor for a persistent, widespread or painful rash, or a rash with fever or feeling unwell. Healthdirect — Contact dermatitis.
Discuss suitability at a consultation.
Sources
Read 15 October 2026. Clinical sources support the adjacent general information; clinic links verify the advertised appointment menu.
- Healthdirect — Contact dermatitis — Australian public-health guidance; accessed 2026-10-15.
- Healthdirect — Sunburn and sun protection — Australian public-health guidance; accessed 2026-10-15.
- Healthdirect — A balanced diet — Australian public-health guidance; accessed 2026-10-15.
- Melbourne Wellness — Services — current clinic facts; accessed 2026-10-15.
