Social media has run wild with skincare tips and tricks. From ‘slugging’ to the newest ‘shedding’ trend, our skincare routines have never seemed so complicated.

However, ‘skin zoning’ might be the most useful technique we’ve heard of yet. It’s not only dermatologist-approved, but it’s also an effective solution to maximising your skincare’s benefits.

If you’ve got combination skin (like me) this approach to your skincare routine will be a game-changer. There’s no need to dry out your cheeks to help with your oil-slick forehead.

Instead, skin zoning is all about a targeted approach to treating your skin, and it’s one that not only helps balance things out but also saves your products for where you need them the most.

Forget about skin layering, it’s all about ‘skin zoning’ according to this dermatologist