What Is Skin Streaming & Why Do I Need It?

Ever found yourself wrestling with an arsenal of beauty elixirs—soothing lotions, overnight oils, serums that promise the moon, and a medley of creams for every imaginable under-eye scenario? Imagine, instead, embracing a trio of holistic, dermatologist-recommended essentials that not only meet your skin's needs but also help free up your bathroom sink and leave you glowing in fewer steps.


Introducing skin streaming, a trend that's gaining traction for encouraging us to embrace fewer, but better, skincare essentials.


What Exactly Is Skin Streaming?


It's a strategy to ensure your skin gets exactly what it needs without overwhelming it with an excess of products, which can either be ineffective (since only a few products can effectively penetrate the skin at a time) or potentially irritating due to adverse ingredient interactions.

The Benefits of Skin Streaming


Beyond the obvious perk of being kinder to your wallet, skin streaming helps protect your skin from irritation or damage that can result from experimenting with too many products. The idea is to give your skin the essentials without compromising its natural barrier or your budget.

Who Should Consider Skin Streaming?


Skin streaming is a fantastic starting point or reset button if your skin is showing signs of sensitivity or irritation. Let's face it, those of us who are going through or already went through menopause, can attest to an increase in skin sensitivity. While it's a beneficial approach for many, those dealing with specific skin issues like acne or rosacea might need to tweak their routine slightly to address these concerns effectively.


Skin Streaming vs. Skin Starving: What's the Difference?


While skin streaming is about simplification, the term skin starving takes it a step further by eliminating skincare routines altogether. However, this drastic approach can often lead to dryness, irritation and increased sensitivity. There's a consensus that maintaining a basic skincare routine is crucial, even when addressing certain conditions that might seem to benefit from a less-is-more approach.

Streamlining Your Skincare Routine


Embracing a streamlined skincare routine typically involves a daily regimen of cleansing, applying an antioxidant serum, moisturizing, and using sunscreen, with the nighttime addition of an active ingredient like a retinoid to promote skin renewal. Here's a skin streaming routine designed to simplify your skincare regimen while delivering hydrated, plump, radiant skin.

STEP 01 (AM/PM): BOOM CLEAN


This gentle, non-drying cleanser with witch hazel and grapefruit peel oil helps remove dirt, oil, and makeup while leaving your skin feeling healthy and refreshed.

STEP 02 (AM/PM): BOOM NECTAR


Enriched with camu camu, organic extra virgin olive oil, jojoba oil, and orange essential oil, this face & eye serum hydrates and helps restore skin's healthy, radiant glow.

STEP 03 (AM/PM) BOOMSILK


Deeply nourish and create an all-natural protective barrier for your skin with this face and body moisturizer made with organic olive oil, beeswax, and honey.


STEP 04 (AM only): SUNSCREEN


Help protect your skin from sun damage, premature aging and hyperpigmentation by applying at least SPF 30 or higher every day.

If you or your skin are feeling overwhelmed with a multi-step skincare routine, it might be the perfect time to try skin streaming.


This straightforward, pared-down approach not only simplifies your skincare routine but also gives your skin the care it needs in a minimalistic way.

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