Build a Simple Natural Skincare Routine in 3 Steps

Build a Simple Natural Skincare Routine in 3 Steps

Why Simpler Routines Work Better

The skincare industry has a vested interest in convincing you that you need more products. A separate serum for every concern, a different moisturizer for morning and night, an eye cream, a neck cream, a mist. The result? Overwhelmed skin, a cluttered bathroom shelf, and a wallet that's significantly lighter.

The truth is that most skin does better with fewer, better products. Layering too many actives and ingredients can disrupt your skin barrier, cause sensitivity, and make it nearly impossible to know what's actually working. A simple, consistent routine built on clean, skin-compatible ingredients will outperform a complicated one almost every time.

Here's how to build one in four steps.

Step 1: Cleanse

Cleansing is the foundation of any routine — but how you cleanse matters as much as what you use. The goal is to remove impurities without stripping your skin's natural oils or disrupting its moisture barrier.

We recommend a two-step approach for the evening:

Prefer a bar soap? Our Simple and Pure Soap line — including the 100% Tallow Soap — is a clean, skin-compatible option for body and face.

Step 2: Hydrate

Before applying any balm or facial oil treatment, mist your skin with Dew No. 12. This is the key step most people skip — and it makes all the difference.

Dew No. 12 creates a hydration layer on the skin that allows your treatment balms and facial oils to absorb more deeply and effectively. Think of it like watering soil before planting: a damp surface draws nutrients in, while a dry surface causes them to sit on top. Applying your balm to hydrated skin means you get far more benefit from every drop.

Step 3: Treat

With your skin freshly hydrated by Dew No. 12, apply your treatment. This is where you address your specific skin concerns:

Because Dew No. 12 has already prepped the skin, these balms absorb beautifully rather than sitting on the surface.

Step 4: Protect (Morning Only)

In the morning, finish your routine with a mineral SPF. Look for one with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide — these sit on top of the skin rather than absorbing into it, making them a cleaner choice that pairs well with a natural skincare routine.

In the evening, your routine is complete after Step 3 — let your skin rest and repair overnight.

Your Routine at a Glance

Morning:

  1. Cleanse with Milk No. 0
  2. Mist with Dew No. 12 (hydration bridge)
  3. Apply your facial oil or balm treatment
  4. Finish with mineral SPF

Evening:

  1. Oil cleanse with your facial oil (Restoration No. 1, Clarity No. 2, Balance No. 3, or Nourish No. 4)
  2. Follow with Milk No. 0
  3. Mist with Dew No. 12 (hydration bridge)
  4. Apply your treatment balm: Velvet No. 9, Root No. 8, or Restore No. 4

Build Your Routine with a Bundle

The easiest way to start is with one of our curated Facial Skincare Bundles — thoughtfully paired products that work together so you don't have to guess. Or browse the full Facial Skincare collection to build your own.

Still not sure where to start? Take the Find Your Number Quiz and we'll point you in the right direction.

Keep reading: Tallow Soap Benefits • How to Use the Oil Cleansing Method • Ingredient Transparency in Skincare

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