ADHD Skincare Tips That Actually Work
(& Won’t Overwhelm You)
If you have ADHD, you know skincare routines can feel… unnecessarily complicated. Not because you don’t care about your skin — but because when you’re tired, overwhelmed, or your brain has simply clocked out for the night, even “just three steps” can feel like too much.
The good news? You don’t have to give up on your skin or force yourself into a 10-step ritual. You just need a routine that works with your brain, not against it. Here’s how to create an easy, ADHD-friendly skincare routine you’ll actually look forward to doing.
1. Give Your Nights a Theme
The key to consistency isn’t doing everything every night — it’s keeping your core steps the same and only changing one “focus” step. Always double cleanse (yes, every night), then:
Exfoliation Night: Swipe a Dermathod Priming Peel Pad and you’re done.
Hydration Night: Double cleanse, then use a sheet mask for about 15 minutes. When you’re done, remove the sheet part but don’t wipe off the serum — let all that goodness soak into your skin. Finish with some moisturizer while your skin is still damp, and bob’s your uncle!
Simple Night: Just moisturize and call it a win.
When you know exactly what kind of night it is, your brain doesn’t have to make as many decisions — and starting feels way easier.
2. Keep Products Where You’ll Actually See Them
For ADHD brains, “out of sight, out of mind” is so real. If your products are buried in a cabinet, you’ll forget about them. Keep your cleanser in the shower. Store moisturizer on your nightstand. Have your mist sitting on your desk so you spritz when you’re feeling dry. Visual cues make a huge difference.
3. Pair Skincare With a Habit You Already Have
If you already do something every day, add your skincare right after it so it becomes automatic.
Wash your face while your coffee brews in the morning.
Wash your hair every other day? Now use a peel pad when you get out of the shower every other day too!
Mist your skin before your nightly TikTok scroll.
This is called “habit stacking,” and it’s a game-changer for building a routine that sticks.
4. Make It Fun for Your Senses
We all know that ADHD brains thrive on rewards, so pick products that feel good to use. Personally, we're totally smitten with these fun products that bring out our inner child:
We know you still love playing with bubbles, and we fully support that. You're going to love the luxurious texture of The Cica Recovery 2-in-1 Mask Cleanser. Not only can this product be used as a gentle everyday cleanser, but it can also be transformed into a hydrating, soothing, and deep cleansing mask when left on for 5-10 minutes.
One of the most innovative products to hit the shelves, this Jelly Mist is a spray-on, leave-on gel mask that dries quickly and can be worn every day to ensure your hydration is locked in. Trust us when we say this product is fun. It's giving us a major '90s jelly era vibe that just makes us feel happy.
The more enjoyable the texture, scent, or sensation, the more your brain will want to repeat the habit.
5. Let “Good Enough” Be Enough
Some nights, you’ll do the works. Other nights, it’s just cleanse + moisturize. And that’s perfectly fine. Small, consistent effort is far better than aiming for perfect and doing nothing at all.
✨ Bottom line: Skincare doesn’t have to feel like homework. When you keep your steps simple, make them easy to remember, and choose products you actually enjoy, it’s so much easier to stick with it — even on the most distracted nights.
Want me to help you create a routine that works for your brain and your skin? Book a consultation with me at reBell Wellness in Grand Rapids and let’s build something you’ll actually love doing.
