From Sunrise to Bedtime: The Ultimate Daily Facial Care Routine for Healthy Skin

Your skin is the canvas of your daily life. It reflects late nights and early mornings, the warmth of summer afternoons on an Aussie beach, and the cool, wind-whipped days of a Kiwi winter. It holds every laugh, every stress, and every bit of care you give to it. Glowing, healthy skin isn’t about chance or genetics alone, it’s the reward of small, consistent habits.

Think of skincare as a daily ritual, much like brushing your teeth or brewing your morning coffee. It doesn’t need to be complicated or time-consuming. A thoughtful facial care routine, cleansing away yesterday, hydrating for today, and protecting for tomorrow, keeps your skin resilient through every season. In Australia, where the sun demands daily SPF defence, and in New Zealand, where colder months call for richer creams, adapting your routine is the key to balance.

With just a few mindful steps each morning and evening, you can create a rhythm that feels less like maintenance and more like self-care. Your skin will thank you with strength, radiance and a natural glow that lasts all year round.

First Identify Your Skin Type

• Normal skin: Balanced, fine pores, minimal issues. Maintain gentle hydration.
• Dry skin: Feels tight, rough or flaky. Needs lipid-rich creams and protective oils.
• Oily skin: Shiny, breakout-prone. Requires lightweight moisturisers and regular cleansing.
• Combination skin: Oily T-zone, dry elsewhere. Balance with mixed or zone-specific products.
• Sensitive/impure skin: Reacts easily, prone to redness or blemishes. Needs calming, fragrance-free care.

Morning Routine: Cleanse · Hydrate · Protect

Step 1: Cleanse & Clarify

Overnight, your skin produces oils and sheds cells. Begin your day with a gentleVJ Facial Cleanser to sweep away impurities. This refreshes your skin without stripping away its natural balance.

Step 2: Hydrate & Prep

A VJ Facial Serum with Edelweiss, Alpine Rose and Vitamin C targets visible signs of ageing while boosting hydration. It smooths wrinkles, fades pigmentation spots, and leaves the skin firmer, radiant, and ready for moisturiser.For optimal care results, applyMulberry Licorice Cream for a brighter complexion, followed by the Day Cream, or 24h Cream from the Vital Just line.

Step 3: Moisturise & Nourish

Choose a moisturiser that suits your skin type:

• Normal or oily skin: lightweight gel or fluid moisturiser
• Dry or mature skin: VJ Nourishing Day Cream with hydrating botanicals
• Sensitive skin: calming, fragrance-free options with soothing plant extracts
  
  

Step 4: Absolutely Essential SPF Protection

In Australia’s climate, SPF is non-negotiable. Even on cloudy days, UV rays accelerate ageing and cause long-term damage. Use aSun Care Milk with SPF 50 over your moisturiser.

Evening Routine: Cleanse, Repair, Regenerate

Step 1: Remove & Cleanse

Your evening ritual begins with cleansing away the day. Use a VJ Make-up Remover or cleansing oil for stubborn sunscreen and cosmetics, then follow with your regularVJ Cleansing Cream.

Step 2: Targeted Treatments

After cleansing, prepare your skin to absorb restorative treatments.. A Mulberry Licorice Cream can help brighten the skin.

After cleansing, prepare your skin to absorb restorative treatments. Apply a VJ Facial Serum with Edelweiss, Alpine Rose, and Vitamin C to smooth wrinkles, fade pigmentation spots, and firm the skin. Follow with a Mulberry Licorice Cream to brighten, then finish with a VJ Night Cream or VJ 24h Cream to regenerate the skin, leaving the complexion refreshed, radiant, and more elastic.

Step 3: Mask or Exfoliate (twice per week)

Boost your results with a gentle exfoliator to slough off dead skin cells or a hydrating mask to replenish moisture. If your skin is oily, a clay mask can absorb excess sebum and refine pores.

Seasonal Skincare: Adapting With the Weather

Summer Skincare

Hot weather and strong UV rays can leave skin oily and vulnerable to damage. Choose lightweight formulas such as gels to keep your complexion fresh. Add an antioxidant-rich cream to protect against free radicals caused by sun exposure. Daily sun protection is non-negotiable. A reliable sun lotion with SPF, combined with practical sun smart habits like wearing a wide-brim hat and sunglasses, will keep your skin safe.

Winter Skincare

Colder weather and indoor heating can strip the skin of moisture, leaving it dry and tight. Switch to richer creams or nourishing balms that strengthen the skin barrier. VJ hydrating serum with natural oils provides an extra layer of comfort. To prevent dullness, use a gentle exfoliator once a week, but avoid over-scrubbing which can cause irritation.

Additional Everyday Tips for a Flawless Complexion

• Hydration from within: Drink water throughout the day for plump, healthy skin.
• Regular pillowcase changes: Prevent bacteria transfer to your face overnight.
• Hands off: Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands to reduce breakouts.
• Exercise: Increases blood circulation, giving your complexion a natural glow.

Daily skincare is about commitment, not complexity. A structured morning routine that cleanses, hydrates and protects, paired with an evening ritual that repairs and regenerates, helps your skin stay strong and radiant all year. Adapt your care to Australia’s sun-heavy summers or New Zealand’s cold winters, and choose products suited to your skin type. With consistent effort, you’ll enjoy healthier, glowing skin every day.