Woman looking in the mirror at a pimple because she skipped her goat milk skincare routine.

When You Steal Your Kid’s Pimple Patch (And Why Commitment Is Key)

Let me set the scene: You've just gotten home, out of your work clothes, said all your Hellos, scratch your forehead, and your knees almost give way.  "OOOUUUUCH!"  You gather yourself and get to a mirror...and BOOM! There it is. That one angry, throbbing pimple on your forehead that almost took you out and feels like it has its own pulse.

What do you do?


You raid your teenager’s bathroom stash and slap on one of their pimple patches. (Yup...sure did. Guilty as charged.). But I digress...let’s take it back for a second.

If you can relate, you KNOW that painful little spot didn’t just pop up out of nowhere. It’s often the result of falling off your daily skincare routine—especially when you have sensitive skin. One skipped cleanse turns into two. You forgot to tone...uugggg. Hydration? Maybe tomorrow. Moisturizer? Only if you remember before bed. Sound familiar?

Here's the truth: healthy, glowing skin isn’t about expensive serums or trendy treatments. The key is commitment and consistency. That twice-a-day promise to cleanse, tone, hydrate, and moisturize—even when you’re tired, even when you're busy, and yes, even when there’s Netflix calling.

Being consistent and committed is VITAL (for your face and for life)

  • Consistency for your skin builds results: skin cells renew every 28–40 days, so regular care is the only way to see lasting change.

  • Being committed and consistent prevents setbacks: skipping routines (skincare, workouts, sleep, hydration) means you’re undoing progress and starting from scratch.

  • Keep going, train habits: repetition rewires your brain so routines become effortless rather than a daily debate.

  • Find and create stability: consistency and commitment in anything—skincare, self-care, even business—reduces stress and builds confidence because you know what to expect.

It’s like brushing your teeth: miss a day, no big deal; miss a month, you’ll regret it.

That’s why I created the Love Me by Zhi Face Care Set—your gentle, no-excuses-needed goat milk skincare ritual made just for sensitive skin (and everybody else, too!). Everything you need for that AM & PM glow is right there. Cleanse away the stress, tone your way to balance, hydrate deeply, and moisturize to seal in softness. It’s simple. It's soothing. It works.  

Love Me by Zhi Face Care Kit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And if you're feeling like your self-care tank is running a little low, incorporate 1 Minute Longer - your secret weapon to quick moments of joy! How does it work? So glad you asked!

  • Cleanse, tone, and moisturize your face...one minute longer for each step
  • Lather in the shower...one minute longer
  • Moisturize (arms, legs, yeeesss your feet, etc)...one minute longer.

The key is to be present and focus only on the moment...how the cleanser or body wash smells, how your serum feel on your face, or how your feet start to feel as they relax and stop hurting or feeling tired.   Still need help or have questions?  Reach out to me in the comments or via email!

 

 

 

 

Article Written by: Kim Cross | Kim is the owner and Happy Skin Formulator at Zhi Bath & Body LLC, a natural skincare shop based in Charlotte, NC.  She has been in the beauty industry for over 35 years as a stylist and skincare formulator.  Having dealt with severe psoriasis for over 25 years, she knows the hardship of finding products that are gentle, good for the skin, and smell amazing. 20 years of research and formulating has resulted in a goat milk skincare and soy candle line that is simply amazing. Helping you nurture your love story with you…naturally.

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