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Luxury Skincare for the Beautifully Particular!

CLINIC INTEGRITY DIRECTIVES

Skin Protocols

“Good skin isn't complicated. But it does require intention.”
Every Fussy Bird ritual is built around one principle: the right ingredients, in the right order, at the right time. No ten-step overwhelm. No guesswork. Just clean, clinical routines that work with your body — morning and evening — to give your skin exactly what it needs, when it needs it.

A Note Before You Begin

A NOTE BEFORE YOU BEGIN

ORDER RULES

01

Thinnest to thickest — always apply products from lightest to most occlusive (serum → gel → oil → cream → SPF).

WATER TEMP

02

Thinnest to thickest — always apply products from lightest to most occlusive (serum → gel → oil → cream → SPF).

DRYING CODE

03

Thinnest to thickest — always apply products from lightest to most occlusive (serum → gel → oil → cream → SPF).

ABSORPTION

04

Thinnest to thickest — always apply products from lightest to most occlusive (serum → gel → oil → cream → SPF).

FINAL STEP

05

Thinnest to thickest — always apply products from lightest to most occlusive (serum → gel → oil → cream → SPF).

  • SPF — always, always, always

    Every single morning. UV damage doesn't stop because it's cloudy or because you're working indoors. Fussy Bird SPF Sticks use mineral zinc oxide — no chemical filters or endocrine disruption.

  • Water temp matters

    Hot water strips the lipid barrier. Use lukewarm to cleanse, rinse cool to close. It's a small habit that makes a real difference to reactive and sensitive skin.

  • Don't over-exfoliate

    AHA Peeling Concentrate is 2–3x per week maximum. More is never better. Consistent, moderate exfoliation outperforms aggressive, frequent use every time.

  • Introduce actives slowly

    If you're new to vitamin C, retinol alternatives, or AHAs — start with every other day and build up. Your skin adapts, give it a week or two.

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