If your face looks “glassy” at 8PM but flaky and reactive by morning—and somehow still greasy by noon—you’re not glowing; you’re over‑exfoliated. In PH humidity, scrubbing + daily acids + commutes + office AC is the perfect storm for barrier damage. The result: sting, redness, papery cheeks, louder pores, and endless blotting papers. The fix isn’t to quit actives; it’s to use them with a barrier‑first cadence. Here’s a Philippines‑smart reset that polishes without wreckage and restores comfort quickly.

The red flags of acid stacking (irritation ≠ purging)

• Stinging when applying even water-light toner; cheeks look glossy-tight then flake.
• Breakouts in new areas (cheeks/neck), not just where you usually clog.
• Noon oil rebound even though skin felt desert‑dry after washing.

Step 1 — Short‑contact AHA (2–3×/week, not daily)

Keep a brightening AHA, but limit contact and frequency. Use AHA Cleansing Research Facial Wash CITRUS SCENT 120g on designated nights only. Work a small amount of AHA Cleansing Research Facial Wash CITRUS SCENT 120g into a soft lather, massage gently for 30–45 seconds (T‑zone, sides of nose, chin), then rinse cool. Keep it to 2–3 nights weekly to avoid over‑thinning the stratum corneum in our heat + AC ping‑pong.

Step 2 — Default to cushiony cleanse (most nights)

On non‑AHA nights, wash with a barrier‑respectful foam. Use CUREL Foaming Facial Wash 150ml: 1–2 pumps, 30–45 seconds, rinse cool. The airy lather from CUREL Foaming Facial Wash 150ml lifts city film and sunscreen without shredding your acid mantle—critical if you work under AC.

Step 3 — Rebuild with ceramides (2–4×/week)

You can’t acid your way to glow if the barrier is empty. After cleansing, apply QUALITY 1st Derma Laser Ceramide 100 7 Sheets for 10–15 minutes, 2–4× weekly. The ceramide‑rich essence in QUALITY 1st Derma Laser Ceramide 100 7 Sheets helps seal in water and reduce that tight‑then‑greasy cycle. Press residual essence over face/neck/chest; follow with a simple moisturizer if you sleep in heavy AC.

14‑day repair map (PH humidity + office AC)

• Mon: AHA Cleansing Research Facial Wash CITRUS SCENT 120g (30–45 sec) → hydrating layers → bland moisturizer.
• Tue: CUREL Foaming Facial Wash 150ml → QUALITY 1st Derma Laser Ceramide 100 7 Sheets.
• Wed: CUREL Foaming Facial Wash 150ml → hydrating lotion only.
• Thu: Repeat Mon (AHA short‑contact).
• Fri: Repeat Tue (ceramide mask).
• Weekend: Cushion cleanse + hydration only; skip actives after beach/UV days.

PH‑smart troubleshooting

• Sting persists: Drop AHA to 1×/week until calm; keep ceramide masks at 3–4× that week.
• Noon oil rebound: Increase water layers (within 60 seconds of rinsing) and avoid hot‑water cleansing.
• Makeup pilling: Let each layer set 60–90 seconds; thin your emulsion/cream in heavy AC.

Glaze ≠ glow. Use AHA Cleansing Research Facial Wash CITRUS SCENT 120g sparingly, default to CUREL Foaming Facial Wash 150ml, and rebuild with QUALITY 1st Derma Laser Ceramide 100 7 Sheets. For quick restocks, PasabuyJapan ships authentic Japanese imported items like these anywhere in the Philippines.