A routine that fits your skin and your life
A skin routine from Skinline, Hyder Nagar, Kukatpally, is written by a dermatologist after analysing your skin — matched to your skin type, your concerns, your climate and the time you realistically have each morning and night.
The best routine is the one you can keep doing. Ours are built to be short, specific and sustainable.
Routines by skin type
| Skin type | Morning | Night | Weekly | Avoid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oily | Gel or foaming cleanser → light, oil-free moisturiser → sunscreen | Cleanser → treatment as advised → light moisturiser | Gentle exfoliation 1–2 times | Harsh scrubs, washing more than twice daily |
| Dry | Cream or milk cleanser → hydrating serum if advised → moisturiser → sunscreen | Cleanser → richer moisturiser | Exfoliation 0–1 times | Hot water, foaming cleansers, alcohol toners |
| Combination | Gentle cleanser → light moisturiser → sunscreen | Cleanser → treatment on oily zones; richer cream on dry zones | Gentle exfoliation once | One heavy product on the whole face |
| Sensitive | Fragrance-free cleanser → barrier moisturiser → mineral sunscreen | Cleanser → barrier moisturiser | None until the barrier is stable | Fragrance, scrubs, several new products at once |
| Normal | Cleanser → moisturiser → sunscreen | Cleanser → moisturiser; optional treatment | Gentle exfoliation once | Constantly switching products |
Why a routine matters more than any single product
Skin responds to consistency. A basic routine of cleanse, moisturise and protect, followed daily, usually does more than an elaborate routine followed occasionally. Once the basics are steady, a targeted treatment product for acne, pigmentation or ageing can be added safely.
What goes into your routine
Cleanser
Removes oil, sunscreen and pollution without stripping the skin.
Moisturiser
Supports the skin barrier — even oily skin needs one, just lighter.
Sunscreen
The single most important daily step for pigmentation and ageing.
Treatment step
A targeted active, such as a retinoid or niacinamide, if your skin needs one.
Making it work in Hyderabad
- Humid months: lighter textures, gel moisturisers, sunscreen reapplied through the day
- Monsoon: gentle cleansing, since sweat and humidity worsen breakouts and fungal problems
- Winter and air-conditioned offices: richer moisturiser, fewer exfoliants
- Hard water: a gentle, non-stripping cleanser and a moisturiser to repair the barrier
How to start a new routine
- Begin with the basics only — cleanser, moisturiser and sunscreen — for the first two weeks.
- Patch test any new product on your inner forearm or behind the ear for 24–48 hours.
- Add one new product at a time, a week or two apart, so you know what is working.
- Introduce actives slowly, two or three nights a week, increasing as your skin tolerates.
- Review after 4–6 weeks. Your dermatologist adjusts the plan according to results.
Who should get a personalised routine
- You do not know your skin type or keep changing products
- You have acne, pigmentation, dullness or early ageing and want a plan
- Your skin reacts to products
- You are preparing for or recovering from a treatment
When a routine alone is not enough
- Deep, painful or scarring acne needs medical treatment
- Stubborn melasma or pigmentation may need a procedure
- Persistent redness or flaking may be a condition such as eczema or rosacea
- Pitted or raised scars need scar-specific treatment
What affects the cost
The routine is part of your consultation plan. The cost of products depends on what is recommended and your budget — your dermatologist will always suggest the most affordable option with the same active ingredient.
Why Skinline for your routine
A routine copied from the internet cannot account for your skin tone, climate or history.
Every routine at Skinline is written by dermatologists with 10+ years of experience each, based on your analysis, and adjusted as your skin changes.