If your face is shiny by noon but feels tight by night, or your scalp keeps ping‑ponging between flakes and oil, you’re probably stuck in the “strip cycle.” It looks like this: you scrub harder (because humid PH weather), your barrier gets angrier, your scalp overproduces oil to compensate, and you double down with even harsher washes. Result? More flakes, more breakouts along the hairline, and skin that never feels calm. This is how we break that spiral—without losing the clean, fresh finish you want.

Step 1 — Replace Abrasion with Short‑Contact Chemistry (2–3×/week)

Ditch the scorched‑earth scrubs. Use an AHA “polish” in the shower with AHA Cleansing Research Body & Face Peeling Soap 100g to loosen dead cells and sweat‑sunscreen build‑up—fast, controlled, and gentle when used correctly. On wet skin, glide AHA Cleansing Research Body & Face Peeling Soap 100g over rough zones (shoulders, upper arms, back) and the T‑zone if needed. Work up a light lather for 30–60 seconds per area, then rinse thoroughly. That short contact is key in PH humidity; longer time doesn’t equal better results, it just raises the risk of barrier irritation. Keep AHA Cleansing Research Body & Face Peeling Soap 100g to 2–3×/week, and skip if your skin feels sensitized or if you’ve had heavy sun exposure. Follow with sunscreen the next day—always.

 

 

Step 2 — Fix the Source: Soothe and Rebuild the Scalp Barrier (nightly or EOD)

Flakes and hairline breakouts often start with a destabilized scalp barrier. Instead of over‑washing, treat the skin on your head like, well, skin. After towel‑drying, part hair in sections and apply CURÉL Scalp Moisturizing Lotion 120ml directly to the scalp; massage gently and do not rinse. The lightweight texture of CURÉL Scalp Moisturizing Lotion 120ml soothes tightness, reduces itch, and helps reset the moisture balance that controls oil rebound. As the barrier calms, fewer flakes migrate down the face and back, and those stubborn hairline bumps start to disappear. Oily scalps can start every other night, then move to nightly when the itch–oil–flake loop eases.

Step 3 — Rehydrate Deeply Without Grease (daily or frequent)

Once you’ve stopped over‑stripping, you have to refill the moisture your barrier needs to behave. Reach for a plumping, multi‑layer hydrator that won’t smother skin in humidity: LULULUN Hydra EX Face Mask 7 Sheets. After cleansing (or on non‑AHA nights), smooth on one sheet for 5–10 minutes. LULULUN Hydra EX Face Mask 7 Sheets floods skin with layered hydration to calm post‑wash tightness and to reinforce the barrier—so your face looks bouncy, not waxy. Press leftover essence onto your neck and chest for extra mileage. In aggressive AC, you can use LULULUN Hydra EX Face Mask 7 Sheets daily for a week, then shift to 3–5×/week to maintain.

Barrier‑First Weekly Calendar (PH Humidity Edition)

• Mon: Gentle cleanse → LULULUN Hydra EX Face Mask 7 Sheets → CURÉL Scalp Moisturizing Lotion 120ml.
• Tue: Shower short‑contact with AHA Cleansing Research Body & Face Peeling Soap 100g → bland moisturizer → CURÉL Scalp Moisturizing Lotion 120ml.
• Wed: Calm night: LULULUN Hydra EX Face Mask 7 Sheets only → CURÉL Scalp Moisturizing Lotion 120ml.
• Thu: Repeat AHA Cleansing Research Body & Face Peeling Soap 100g (short contact) → hydrating lotion → CURÉL Scalp Moisturizing Lotion 120ml.
• Fri: Optional: pre‑weekend reset with LULULUN Hydra EX Face Mask 7 Sheets → light gel moisturizer.
• Sat: Skip acids if you’re outdoors; hydrate and SPF. Evening: CURÉL Scalp Moisturizing Lotion 120ml.
• Sun: Choose either AHA Cleansing Research Body & Face Peeling Soap 100g or LULULUN Hydra EX Face Mask 7 Sheets—not both—then end with CURÉL Scalp Moisturizing Lotion 120ml.

PH‑Specific Tips to Stop the Rebellion

• Humid days: Resist re‑washing midday; blot and mist instead, then do your routine at night.
• Post‑workout: Quick rinse, then apply CURÉL Scalp Moisturizing Lotion 120ml once hair is towel‑dry to prevent salt‑sweat irritation.
• AC nights: Boost frequency of LULULUN Hydra EX Face Mask 7 Sheets until tightness disappears, then taper.

You don’t need harsher washes—you need smarter timing and barrier‑friendly tools. Swap abrasive habits for short‑contact chemistry with AHA Cleansing Research Body & Face Peeling Soap 100g, heal the source nightly with CURÉL Scalp Moisturizing Lotion 120ml, and keep water levels high with LULULUN Hydra EX Face Mask 7 Sheets. Stock these J‑Beauty staples via PasabuyJapan—we ship authentic Japanese imported items like these straight from Japan to anywhere in the Philippines.