Take a look at the “KaramMD Skin Care Scorecard” below.

It outlines the key factors that influence your skin health, divided into four categories: essential active ingredients for your skincare routine, healthy lifestyle habits that impact your skin, strategies for maintaining long-term skin health, and the importance of personal commitment and consistency.

By evaluating your current habits, you can pinpoint areas for improvement. 

Use this scorecard to determine areas where you can focus your efforts to build new healthy habits over the next 90 days, and you’ll be amazed at the transformation you can achieve.

This scorecard can be used as a quick self-assessment tool to evaluate your current skincare habits.

Using the guide below for more context, rate yourself in each category from 1 to 5 points based on your current daily lifestyle and routine.

This will provide a clear snapshot of where you stand on your skincare journey and highlight areas where you can set goals and make improvements.

(25 POINTS TOTAL)

Vitamins A, B, C (Retinol, Niacinamide, and Vitamin C) are foundational active ingredients to have in any skincare routine. While using any of these three ingredients separately is a good start, using all of them together creates a synergy that amplifies their individual benefits, delivering enhanced anti-aging results. This combination accelerates skin renewal, enhances collagen production, improves texture, evens skin tone, and provides robust protection against environmental stressors. If you can't use Retinol, look for gentle alternatives, like Bakuchiol, a natural Retinol replacement that provides similar anti-aging benefits.

Hydration refers to water, while moisture refers to oil, and incorporating both go hand in hand in your skincare routine when it comes to smooth, plump skin. Ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid and Sodium Hyaluronate deeply hydrate by drawing water into the skin, while Broccoli seed oil and Aloe provide essential moisture, helping to maintain a supple texture and prevent fine lines. For the best results, look for ingredients, like Glycerin, that not only lock in moisture but also enhance hydration to keep your skin balanced.

Incorporating pigment-lightening ingredients helps maintain an even skin tone by reducing discoloration that can add years to your complexion. Hydroquinone can be used for a short time, but Azelaic Acid and Vitamin C are excellent non-hydroquinone options that are safe for continuous use, effectively targeting hyperpigmentation without irritating the skin. Additionally, botanical brighteners like Licorice Root and Daisy Flower Extract work gently to fade dark spots and balance your complexion over time.

Incorporating ingredients like Ceramides, Lipids, and Peptides into your routine is essential for fortifying the skin barrier. These ingredients rebuild the skin’s natural protective layer to keep hydration in, and harmful irritants out. Slugging overnight, particularly with a high-quality product that contains these ingredients, supports the skin’s natural repair processes and resilience, enhancing its ability to recover from daily damage.  

Regular exfoliation is an essential step in any skincare routine. Gentle ingredients, such as natural enzymes, like Bromelain and Papain, can be safely used every few days to aid in the removal of dead, dull skin cells for refreshed, more radiant skin. Light acids like AHAs and BHAs are also suitable for at-home use on a weekly basis. By clearing away surface buildup, at-home exfoliation also enhances the absorption of your products, ensuring you achieve the best possible results from your skincare routine.

(25 POINTS TOTAL)

The impact of exercise on skin health is an often underrated, but incredibly powerful anti-aging strategy. Exercise boosts circulation, enhances oxygen and nutrient delivery to skin cells, and promotes detoxification through sweat. Exercise also stimulates natural collagen production, which is essential for maintaining firm, elastic skin and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Ultimately, healthy, glowing skin is a reflection of a healthy body, making exercise an invaluable part of your routine.

Drinking enough water is crucial for overall health and glowing skin. Setting a water intake goal can be easy: calculate your minimum daily water requirement by dividing your body weight (in pounds) in half, which then equals the amount of water you should aim to drink each day (in ounces). For example, if you weigh 150 lbs, aim for at least 75 ounces of water daily. Keeping a water bottle with you or setting reminders throughout the day can help you stay on track and easily meet your hydration goals.

Eating a balanced diet rich in skin-nourishing nutrients plays a vital role in maintaining youthful, glowing skin. Look for foods high in collagen-boosting nutrients, such as vitamin C, zinc, and omega-3 fatty acids, like berries, leafy greens, nuts, salmon, and citrus fruits to enhance your skin from within. Conversely, be mindful of foods that can contribute to skin issues, such as processed foods, refined sugars, and alcohol, as they can accelerate aging, cause inflammation or breakouts, and disrupt the skin barrier. Making deliberate food choices can improve your overall health and help your skin glow.

Regular cleansing is a cornerstone of self-care, benefiting both your skin and mood. Just as cleansing your face morning and night removes impurities and sets the tone for healthy skin, decluttering your environment can have a positive impact on mental health. Simple actions, like washing sheets, pillowcases and towels, not only minimize bacteria and irritants that can affect your skin barrier, but also directly impacts your emotional state. By prioritizing these small, but intentional acts, you care for yourself both internally and externally, creating a balanced, healthier environment for your skin and mind.

Prioritizing rest and relaxation is essential for skin health, as both allow your body to recover and rejuvenate. Engaging in calming activities—whether it’s reading, meditating, or spending time in nature—helps soothe the mind and body, reducing stress that can negatively impact your skin. Quality sleep is equally crucial; it’s during deep sleep that your skin’s repair and renewal processes are most active. Giving yourself time to rest not only refreshes your mind but also enhances your skin’s ability to heal.

(25 POINTS TOTAL)

Daily use of broad-spectrum SPF is essential for both your skin and overall health, as sun exposure is the leading cause of premature aging and skin damage. Sun protection is crucial year-round, even on cloudy days or colder months, as harmful UV rays can still penetrate through clouds and windows. Enhancing your defense with protective clothing like hats and sunglasses, along with mineral-based sunscreens or makeup, provides an additional physical shield, helping to safeguard your skin’s health and supporting your body’s overall well-being.

Antioxidants are crucial for protecting your skin during the day, and aiding in repair overnight. They neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation, and support the skin’s natural renewal processes. You can introduce antioxidants through skincare or your diet with foods like green tea, berries, leafy greens, red cabbage, beans, sweet potatoes, and even dark chocolate to boost skin health from the inside out. 

In-office treatments like microneedling, chemical peels, and lasers are highly effective for boosting collagen production and improving skin texture. These professional treatments target the deeper layers of the skin, complementing your at-home routine by promoting cell turnover and supporting the skin’s natural repair process, ensuring your skin stays well-equipped to withstand the effects of aging. 

When your skin is healing, whether from an injury, sunburn, or an in-office treatment, maintaining hydration while still allowing for oxygen flow is essential for optimal recovery. Support healing skin with a breathable barrier balm that locks in moisture to aid in skin repair and accelerate your skin’s recovery process. Prioritizing a breathable skincare product not only prevents irritation or further skin damage, but also allows for detoxification with helps maintain long-term skin health and vitality for smoother, stronger skin.

Boosting collagen is key to maintaining youthful skin, and there are many ways to enhance its natural production. Red light therapy is known to stimulate collagen by penetrating light deep into the skin, enhancing cellular energy and repair. Saunas, similar to exercise, also support collagen synthesis by improving circulation, allowing essential nutrients to flow more effectively through the bloodstream and nourish skin cells. Supplements and collagen powder can further support skin elasticity and firmness from within. Additionally, avoiding habits like smoking, which degrades collagen and accelerates skin aging, is essential to preserve your hard-earned results and maintain youthful skin.

(25 POINTS TOTAL)

Commitment is the foundation of success in anything you do, and skincare is no exception. Making skincare a non-negotiable part of your daily routine is key to achieving and maintaining healthy, radiant skin. Dedicate yourself to a consistent regimen that includes cleansing, targeted actives, exfoliation, hydration, and daily sunscreen use. Combine this commitment to skincare with healthy habits to help you build the long-term goals necessary for lasting results.

Beyond commitment, consistency is what drives progress. It’s about showing up for your routine every day, morning and night, without excuses. Consistency ensures that the active ingredients in your skincare have the opportunity to work optimally, gradually enhancing your skin through deep cellular changes. Real transformation comes from the disciplined practice of consistent daily care, paving the way for real, visible improvements.

Continuity goes beyond the initial efforts, focusing on sustaining your goals for the long term. It’s about evolving your routine from a simple habit into an enduring lifestyle. Skin takes time to show visible improvements, so it is important to have patience and stay with your routine with a sustained approach. By maintaining continuity, you reinforce the benefits of your skincare regimen, helping your skin improve continually. Embrace your routine as an ongoing commitment to yourself, ensuring that your efforts translate into a lifetime of healthy, glowing skin.

Once you start to build momentum towards your goals, make them priority.  Building healthy habits takes time and effort, so avoid setting yourself with breaks that could disrupt your progress. Once you establish your routine, it is important to maintain it. Traveling? Pack your skincare essentials to bring along. Away from your usual workout space? Find ways to stay active. For example, I do rucking, which involves walking or hiking with a weighted backpack, and is easy to do pretty much anywhere. Keep prioritizing your goals and adapt as needed to ensure you stay consistent, no matter the circumstances.

Small improvements may not be noticeable day to day, but tracking your progress will reveal the true impact of your efforts. Take photos on your path towards healthier skin, or write down observations in your energy and mood every few weeks to monitor changes. If you’re setting new goals, consider creating a daily checklist to mark off each task—this simple tool not only holds you accountable but also provides a clear visual of how much you’ve achieved. Regularly reviewing your progress can keep you motivated and committed to your routine.

Now that you’ve reviewed your habits, use this as a 90-day roadmap to glowing, youthful skin. Think about which small adjustments you can make over these last three months of the year.

The goal isn’t perfection—it’s progress. It’s about trying something new, and finding easy, enjoyable ways that you can work towards a healthier life and even better skin.

Whether you’re new to KaramMD or a loyal user, committing to your health for the next 90 days can deliver impressive results.

If your goal is to reverse signs of aging, restore your natural glow, or build resilient skin for the future, there’s no better time to start building new healthy habits than today.

Make an intention to embrace the path to healthier, more radiant skin.

If you’re not sure where to begin, the KaramMD Trifecta system can give you a head start.

Pro tip: With this system, you’ll already have more than half of the scorecard covered and be that much closer to the glowing results you deserve.

Start now and thank yourself later--you’re only 90 days away from a transformation that can last a lifetime.