Monday, 27 June 2016

[Misc] Using OneNote app to track skincare progress

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I came across this neat post on r/AsianBeauty and I thought I'd keep track of my progress as well.I have an iPhone. And from the list, I chose OneNote. In my notebook, I created several sections:Routine - I have two pages that list my current routine for AM and PM. I have it written in great detail, indicating which products I use on a daily, weekly or every other day basis.Patch Test - I have a page for each product that I try. I indicate the date I started using it, areas of my face that I patch tested, notes after using the product (whether it broke me out, etc.) and notes before using it (if I had a pimple or two on the area prior to using the product, etc.) I have several pages as well for and experimenting things, such using micellar water in the morning, comparison of different products, etc.To Buy List - Pretty self-explanatory. I made a list of products to buy, categorized as skincare, makeup and supplements.Progress - The good stuff. I've been taking progress photos since a long time ago, and I'm glad I can now have them in a more private space rather on my camera roll. I have several pages. Some are for weekly notes, where I talk about things I do during the week that could possibly affect my skin (e.g. drinking, time of the month, spent more time under the sun, etc.) And then I have pages with cropped pictures of my forehead, chin and cheeks. I try to take the photos from a similar angle and lighting. I make sure I indicate the dates the photos were taken.History - I have a purchase history of all the skincare items I currently own. It helps me keep track of how long I've been using a particular product (like konjac sponges) or until when I can use them because they have PAO expiration.Reminders - Reminders for changing pillowcases and towels I use for my face. Here, I update when I last changed them as well.That's all I have so far. I'm thinking of integrating the following sections/changes soon:List of products that work and did not work with the full ingredients listList of ingredients that broke me out and what the breakout/irritation looked likeAdding the price per oz. to the to buy listI know it probably sounds like I'm overdoing it. But I have awful memory and I can't remember where and when I patch tested a product. If I'm reminding myself to change towels and pillowcases, taking photos and etc. I might as well have them in one space. It also helps me see possible lifestyle changes that affect my skin.If you're anything like who wants to be more organized and systematic, I hope you've found this post useful!
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