Skincare Routine Prompts Built Around Your Skin

Help me figure out my skin type. Ask me questions about how my skin feels through the day, oiliness, dryness, sensitivity, and reactions [answer them], then suggest which type I likely am and what that means for products. Note this is general guidance, not a diagnosis.

Build a routine focused on [concern, e.g. acne, dark spots, dryness, fine lines, large pores] for [skin type]. Include: ingredient types known to help, how to introduce them safely, and realistic timelines for results. Not medical advice.

Build a gentle routine for sensitive, easily irritated skin. Include: fragrance-free and low-irritation product types, ingredients to approach cautiously, patch-testing steps, and how to build tolerance slowly. Prioritize the skin barrier.

Adjust a skincare routine for [skin type] living in a [climate, e.g. humid/dry/cold/high-altitude] environment. Include: how the climate affects my skin, texture and ingredient tweaks, and seasonal changes to consider.

Explain this product's ingredient list in plain language: [paste ingredients]. Include: what the key actives do, whether it suits [skin type], anything that might irritate or conflict, and how it fits into a routine. Educational, not a verdict on safety.

I use these products: [list]. Tell me the correct order to apply them, morning and night. Include: the general thinnest-to-thickest rule, where actives and SPF go, and how long to wait between steps if needed.

I want to use [list actives, e.g. retinol, vitamin C, AHA/BHA, niacinamide]. Tell me which combinations can irritate skin or cancel out, which to separate (AM vs PM or alternate days), and a safe schedule. General guidance, not medical advice.

Turn my products into a weekly schedule for [skin type]: [list products]. Include: which actives on which days, when to exfoliate, rest days for the skin barrier, and how to avoid overdoing it. Lay it out as a simple 7-day chart.

My routine feels like too many products: [list]. Help me cut it down to what actually matters for [skin type] and [concerns]. Include: which to keep, which are redundant, and a streamlined order. Explain the reasoning.

I want to add [new product/active] to my current routine: [describe routine]. Tell me how to introduce it safely. Include: patch testing, starting frequency, how to ramp up, and signs it's not agreeing with my skin.

Help me set up a simple skincare journal to track what I use and how my skin responds. Include: fields for products, new additions, breakouts or irritation, and photos-over-time reminders. Quick to update, useful for spotting patterns.

My skin reacted with [describe: redness, breakouts, stinging, peeling] after starting [product/change]. Help me think through possible causes and next steps. Include: what to pause, how to calm the skin, and when this warrants seeing a dermatologist. Not medical advice.

Help me transition my routine from [season] to [season] for [skin type]. Include: what to swap (heavier vs lighter textures), which actives to ease off or add, and why skin needs change with weather. Practical adjustments only.

I've used my routine for [time] for [concern]. Help me evaluate honestly whether it's working. Include: realistic timelines for that concern, signs of progress vs no change, and whether to give it longer or reconsider. Balanced, not hype.

Based on my situation [describe skin issue, how long, what I've tried], help me understand when an over-the-counter routine isn't enough and a dermatologist is the right call. Be honest about the limits of self-treatment.