YOUR COMPLETE

Skin, Hair & Wellness

ROUTINE
Natural-First · Science-Backed · Zero Side Effects

Personal Consultation | 21 March 2026 | Gurugram, India

Hair Profile Straight · Oily scalp · Sensitive · Maintenance goals

Face Profile Oily T-zone · Mild dark circles · Lip pigmentation from smoking

Body Profile KP + Pityrosporum Folliculitis + Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation

Approach Plant-derived ingredients · Minimal steps · No prescription drugs

Started Week of 24-25 March 2026 (products arriving)

First Check-In Week of 21 April 2026 — 4 weeks in

* THE NON-NEGOTIABLES — Foundation of Everything

Hydration 3+ litres of water daily. Skin health is inside-out. No routine compensates for dehydration.

Protein at every meal — hair is keratin, it is literally built from protein. Reduce sugar and refined carbs — they
Eat Clean spike sebum production and worsen folliculitis.

Exercise increases circulation to scalp and skin, reduces cortisol (which worsens hair loss and skin
Hit the Gym inflammation), and improves sleep quality.

7-8 hours. Skin repairs itself during sleep. Chronic poor sleep elevates cortisol and worsens every condition we
Sleep are treating.

Shower After Sweating Always. Sweat feeds Malassezia yeast on your body. Never let sweat sit on skin for hours.

Blood Test — Do This Iron, Ferritin, Zinc, Vitamin D, B12. Under Rs 1,500 at Thyrocare or Dr. Lal Pathlabs. Most impactful single
Once action for your hair.
 DAILY CHECKLIST — YOUR COMPLETE DAY AT A GLANCE
This page is your daily reference. Every morning and evening, run through this list. Tick mentally as you go. Within 3-4 weeks it will
be automatic.

AM MORNING — 5 to 7 Minutes

1 Face Wash
Minimalist 0.4% Salicylic + LHA Cleanser. Lukewarm water. 60 seconds. Rinse well.

2 Niacinamide Serum
The Ordinary 10% Niacinamide + Zinc. 3-4 drops all over face including under-eye. Wait 60 seconds.

3 Moisturiser
Minimalist Oat + Ceramide or Neutrogena Hydro Boost. Light layer, pat in.

4 Sunscreen — NON-NEGOTIABLE
Re'equil Oxybenzone & OMC Free SPF 50 PA++++. Generous amount. Last step every single morning. No exceptions, even indoors.

5 Lip Balm
Burt's Bees Beeswax. Keep lips moisturised through the day. SPF lip balm if going outdoors.

6 Hydration — Start Now

First large glass of water of the day. Target 3+ litres total.

PM EVENING SHOWER — 25 to 30 Minutes Total

HAIR (before stepping in)

1 Scalp Massage — 5 Minutes
Fingertips only, small circular motions on dry scalp. Clinical evidence for hair thickness. Non-negotiable.

2 Pre-check: Is tonight a rosemary oil rinse-out night?

If yes, shampoo tonight. If serum-only night, water rinse may suffice.

IN THE SHOWER
1 Shampoo (on wash days)
Apply to scalp only. Leave 60 seconds. Rinse thoroughly. See weekly schedule for which shampoo.

2 Conditioner
Lengths and ends ONLY. Never scalp. Leave 2 minutes. Rinse.

3 Salicylic Acid Body Wash

Minimalist 2% SA Body Cleanser. Silicone scrubber. All affected areas. 60-90 sec contact. Rinse.

4 Nizoral Antifungal (Mon / Wed / Fri only)

After body wash, apply Nizoral 2% to back and chest. 3-5 min contact. Rinse. Against hair grain.

5 Cool Final Rinse

10 seconds cool water head to toe. Seals hair cuticle. Reduces skin inflammation.

IMMEDIATELY POST SHOWER — Within 2 Minutes

1 Urea 10% Body Cream — EVERY DAY
Minimalist 10% Urea Cream. All KP and folliculitis affected areas. While skin slightly damp. Warm in palms first, press firmly through body hair to reach skin.

2 Alpha Arbutin on Body (Mon + Wed only)

After urea cream, apply Minimalist Alpha Arbutin 2% to most marked areas. Flanks, stomach, inner arms, thighs.

3 Pat hair dry

Never rub. Wet hair breaks. Scrunch and pat only.

FACE — Post Shower

 1 Face Wash
Same Minimalist Salicylic cleanser as morning.

2 Caffeine Eye Serum — Every Night

The Derma Co Caffeine 5% + EGCG. Ring finger only. Tap gently under eyes. Never rub.

3 Retinol — Wed / Fri / Sun Nights Only

Deconstruct 0.2% Retinol + 1% Peptide. Face only. Avoid 2cm around eyes. Follow immediately with moisturiser.

4 Moisturiser
Every night. Especially on retinol nights — apply immediately after.

5 Alpha Arbutin on Lips — Every Night

A few drops on lips. Leave overnight. Natural pigmentation reversal.

6 Lip Balm to Seal — Every Night

Burt's Bees over the Alpha Arbutin. Locks in treatment overnight.

HAIR — After Drying

1 Minimalist 18% Hair Growth Serum — Every Night
4-6 drops on 70% dry scalp. Focus temples and crown. Massage 1-2 min. Leave overnight.

2 Rosemary Oil Treatment (Mon / Wed / Fri / Sat)

2-3 drops rosemary + 4-5 drops jojoba. Temples and scalp. Massage 2-3 min. Leave overnight. Wash out next shower.

3 Lip Scrub — Tue + Sat Only

Before Alpha Arbutin: half tsp honey + pinch sugar. Massage lips 60 sec. Rinse. Then apply serum.
 WEEKLY SCHEDULE — EVERY WEEK

Day Shampoo Nizoral Rosemary Oil Serum Retinol Notes

Retinol night. Serum + rosemary. No

Sun — — YES YES YES
shampoo.

Mon Aveda Scalp Sol. YES YES YES — Nizoral + rosemary. Alpha Arbutin on body.

Tue — — — YES — Serum only. Lip scrub night.

Clarifying wash. Nizoral. Retinol + Alpha

Wed L'Oreal Clarify YES YES YES YES
Arbutin body.

Thu — — — YES — Serum only. Rest.

Fri Aveda Scalp Sol. YES YES YES YES Nizoral + rosemary. Retinol night.

Rosemary only. Lip scrub night. No

Sat — — YES YES —
shampoo.

Shampoo days: 3x per week (Sun, Wed, Fri). L'Oreal used once weekly as clarifying reset. Nizoral 3x per week (Mon, Wed, Fri) on back and chest
only. Rosemary oil 4x per week — always washed out the following shampoo evening. Urea body cream and hair serum: every single day without
exception. Retinol: Wednesday, Friday, Sunday only — never more than 3x per week.

WHAT EACH PRODUCT ACTUALLY DOES

Primary shampoo — coconut-derived surfactants, no SLS/SLES, sebum balancing, gentlest

Aveda Scalp Solutions professional option available

L'Oreal Anti-Oily Scalp Weekly clarifying reset — deeper clean after rosemary oil buildup accumulates

Minimalist Hair Serum 18% Redensyl + Procapil + Saw Palmetto — plant-based density maintenance, daily overnight

Rosemary Oil + Jojoba Clinically matched Minoxidil 2% at 6 months for density. Zero side effects. Overnight treatment.

Minimalist SA Body Wash 2% Unclogs KP follicles + mild antifungal effect on Malassezia. 90 sec contact essential.

Nizoral 2% Ketoconazole Gold standard antifungal for Pityrosporum Folliculitis. Targets Malassezia yeast directly.

Minimalist Urea 10% Dissolves keratin plugs (KP) + deep moisturising. Most evidence-backed KP ingredient.

The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA Bearberry-derived melanin inhibitor. Fades PIH on body + lip pigmentation from smoking.

The Ordinary Niacinamide 10% Regulates sebum + reduces pores + skin barrier strengthening. Morning cornerstone.

Re'equil Oxybenzone-Free SPF 50

PA++++ UV protection — most impactful anti-ageing step that exists. Non-negotiable daily.

Minimalist Caffeine 5% Eye Constricts blood vessels (vascular dark circles) + EGCG fades pigmentation component.

Minimalist Retinol 0.2% Accelerates cell turnover, prevents fine lines, improves skin evenness. Long game investment.

Burt's Bees Lip Balm Seals overnight lip treatment. Clean, fragrance-free, no menthol — won't worsen pigmentation.
 YOUR PROGRESS TIMELINE — WHAT TO EXPECT

HAIR

Wk 1-2 Wk 3-4 Mo 2-3 Mo 4-6 Mo 6+

Scalp less greasy between Scalp oil production visibly Hair feels thicker, less Density improvement from serum Rosemary oil full effect
washes reducing flat visible

BODY SKIN — KP + Folliculitis + PIH

Wk 3-4 Wk 4-6 Wk 6-10 Mo 3-5 Mo 6-8

Texture smoother to touch New bumps forming less Active redness reduced PIH marks lighter Skin largely clear

FACE + LIPS

Wk 1-2 Wk 3-4 Mo 1-2 Mo 3-4 Mo 5-7

Oiliness reduces, lips softer Pores less visible Dark circles lighter Lip pigmentation fading Pink lip tone restoring

SCHEDULED CHECK-INS — WHEN TO REVIEW

CHECK-IN 1 — 21 April 2026 (4 Weeks)

Is scalp less greasy between washes? Does skin texture feel smoother to touch? Any irritation from new products? If yes to
irritation: identify which product and discontinue it. Everything else: stay the course.

CHECK-IN 2 — 19 May 2026 (8 Weeks)

Are new body bumps forming less frequently? Is active redness on back and chest visibly reduced? If body lesions completely
unchanged after 8 weeks: visit dermatologist for KOH scraping test to confirm fungal component. Hair: serum and rosemary oil
effects start becoming apparent around this point.

CHECK-IN 3 — 24 June 2026 (3 Months)

PIH marks should be noticeably lighter. Lip pigmentation visibly fading. Dark circles reduced. Hair density feeling improved. This is
the point where the routine starts showing its full compound effect.

CHECK-IN 4 — 24 September 2026 (6 Months)

Skin should be largely clear. Lip tone substantially restored. Hair at its best density from this routine. Reassess whether retinol dose
can be increased to 0.5%. Reassess whether any conditions need professional follow-up.

IMPORTANT FLAG: If after 8 weeks of consistent Nizoral use, back and chest lesions show zero improvement — see a dermatologist specifically
requesting a KOH scraping test. A short 2-4 week oral antifungal may be needed and is far less heavy than anything previously suggested to you.

COMPLETE SHOPPING LIST — ORDER FROM NYKAA / BLINKIT

HAIR
Product Purpose Cost Where

Aveda Scalp Solutions Balancing Primary shampoo — 2x per week ~Rs 1,800 Nykaa
Shampoo

L'Oreal Professionnel Anti-Oily Scalp Clarifying shampoo — 1x per week ~Rs 890 Blinkit / Nykaa

Gentle Conditioner (Dove / Aveda) Lengths only, every wash Rs 200-500 Anywhere

Minimalist 18% Hair Growth Serum Daily overnight scalp serum Rs 799 Blinkit / Nykaa
Rosemary Essential Oil Mix with jojoba, overnight treatment Rs 300-500 Amazon / Nykaa

Jojoba Oil (carrier) Carrier for rosemary oil Rs 300-600 Amazon / Nykaa

BODY
Product Purpose Cost Where

Minimalist 2% Salicylic Acid Body Daily body wash — KP + folliculitis Rs 349 Blinkit / Nykaa
Cleanser

Soft Silicone Body Scrubber Replaces loofah — gentle exfoliation Rs 200-400 Amazon

Nizoral 2% Ketoconazole Shampoo Antifungal body wash — 3x/week Rs 200 Any pharmacy (OTC)

Minimalist 10% Urea Cream KP treatment + daily moisturiser Rs 399 Blinkit / Nykaa

The Ordinary Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA PIH fading body (2x/week) + lips (nightly) Rs 1,295 Nykaa / Amazon
— gold standard

FACE + LIPS
Product Purpose Cost Where

Minimalist 0.4% Salicylic + LHA Cleanser Face wash AM + PM Rs 299 Blinkit / Nykaa

The Ordinary 10% Niacinamide + Zinc Morning serum — sebum + pores + Rs 997 Nykaa / Amazon
barrier. Budget: The Derma Co 10% (Rs
219)

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel AM + PM moisturiser — Rs 499 Nykaa / Amazon

non-comedogenic, lightweight gel

Re'equil Oxybenzone-Free SPF 50 Every morning, last step, non-negotiable Rs 399 Blinkit / Nykaa
PA++++

The Derma Co Caffeine 5% + EGCG Eye Under-eye dark circles — every evening Rs 449 Nykaa / Amazon
Serum

Deconstruct 0.2% Retinol + Peptide Wed / Fri / Sun nights — anti-ageing, oily Rs 699 Nykaa / Amazon
skin friendly

Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm Seal lips after serum — day and night Rs 299 Amazon / Nykaa

FINAL REMINDERS
1 Sunscreen every morning. This is the single highest-ROI skincare habit for your future self.

2 Urea body cream every single day — including days you do not shower. Moisturising is independent of washing.

3 Never rub the under-eye area. Always tap with the ring finger.

4 Retinol strictly 3 nights per week — never more. Always follow with moisturiser.

5 Do not wax over active body lesions. Trimming only.

6 Shower immediately after gym or sweating. Sweat feeds the yeast causing your body folliculitis.

7 Book the blood test this week: Iron, Ferritin, Zinc, Vitamin D, B12.

8 Consistency over 6-8 months is what gets results. Do not judge this routine at 2 weeks.

9 If any product causes persistent irritation or breakout, stop it and identify the culprit before reintroducing.
This document is a personalised reference built from your individual skin and hair assessment on 21 March 2026. It is not a substitute for in-person
medical consultation. Always patch-test new products. Discontinue any product that causes persistent irritation and consult a dermatologist if
needed.