If you’re here, you’re probably wondering:
How do I get great skin while dealing with ADHD?
The answer? Consistency.
The problem? ADHD makes consistency feel impossible.
The ADHD Skincare Struggle
We crave newness and spontaneity, but skincare? It’s the same thing every day. Boring. Repetitive. Easy to forget.
After years of struggling, I realized there’s no magic hack. The only thing that works? Just doing it. (Even when I don’t want to.)
But here’s the thing: understanding how ADHD affects your skincare routine is the first step to overcoming these challenges.
Next, you need to find what works for you.
Finding What Works for You
Creating a routine that suits your ADHD tendencies is key. Here are a few tips that have helped me and might help you too:
🧴 Keep It Simple
Start small: Cleanser, moisturizer, sunscreen. That’s it. No 10-step routine. No stress.
🚫 Skin Picking? Trick Your Brain.
ADHD makes us pick at our skin without thinking. My hack? I trained my brain to hate the idea of picking.
- I read “5 Reasons You Should NEVER Pick Your Skin” over and over again.
- Now, my brain associates face-picking with negativity.
- If that fails? Distraction. ADHD makes getting distracted super easy, so I use that to my advantage.
👀 Make Skincare Visible
Out of sight, out of mind? That’s ADHD 101.
- Keep your skincare on the counter (not in a drawer).
- Sticky notes on the mirror? Yes.
- Bathroom products = bathroom routine. Don’t leave them in your bedroom.
⏰ Set Alarms
No shame in using your phone for reminders. Skincare is just one more notification away.
🔗 Attach It to an Existing Habit
- Brushing your teeth? Do skincare after.
- Morning coffee? Do skincare while it brews.
- Watching Netflix? Apply moisturizer before you hit play.
👯 Find a Skincare Buddy
ADHD thrives on external accountability. Get a friend (or sign up for the ADHD Skincare Newsletter!) to check in on your routine.
Join Our Community
This blog isn’t just about skincare — it’s a support group for ADHD skincare struggles. Here, we share:
✅ Tips that actually work
✅ Product reviews for ADHD-friendly skincare
✅ Real-life struggles (because we all mess up)
Together, we’re building routines that stick.
Let’s Figure This Out Together
We’d love to hear from you!
- What’s your biggest ADHD skincare struggle?
- What tips work for you?
- What do you want me to write about next?
Drop a comment, share your thoughts, and let’s make skincare work for ADHD brains — together.
🔥 TLDR
You don’t need to be perfect — you just need to start. Small, consistent steps will change your skin over time. ✨
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