Halo Week 1 is all about calming your skin, protecting the barrier, and keeping things as simple as humanly possible. These are the exact products I used after the first 24 hours, in the exact order I applied them. If you’re prepping for a Halo—or you’re currently in that spicy, swollen phase—this is the routine that kept my skin hydrated, soothed, and supported while the MENDS did their thing: What your skin needs this first week: • Gentle cleansing only — no scrubs, no exfoliation, nothing abrasive • Continuous hydration + barrier repair • Zero actives (retinol, vitamin C, acids, exfoliants) • SPF later in the week only when your skin can tolerate it • Hands OFF the MENDS • Breakouts are normal (I had a few surprise visitors 😅) • Keep product off your hairline — trust me on this one ⸻ My Step-by-Step Routine (shown in the carousel): Step 1: Prequel – Gleanser Gentle Cleanser Step 2: Aestura – Atobarrier365 Cream Mist Step 3: Plated – Intense Serum Step 4: SkinCeuticals – Advanced RGN-6 Step 5: Alastin – Regenerating Skin Nectar Step 6: Aestura – Atobarrier365 Cream Step 7: MERIT – The Uniform Tinted SPF (used later in the week once my skin was ready) Everything is linked over on so you can shop the exact products. If you’re planning a Halo soon, save this post so you’re prepped when the healing really kicks in. 💛✨ LTKselfcare LTKOver40 LTKBeauty