The Forge Skin & Hair Routine (Simple, Smart, Effective)

You don’t need 100 products. You just need a smart sequence done consistently.

Below is exactly what to use, when to use it, and in what order – based on what I actually do.

Morning: Glow + Protection

In the shower

1. Cleanse face

• Use CeraVe face cleanser with salicylic acid in your morning shower.

• Rinse, gently pat dry (no harsh rubbing).

After shower

2. Red light mask (face)

• On clean, dry skin.

• Use your red light mask for ~10–15 minutes.

3. Red light hat (hair/scalp)

• While the mask is on or right after.

• Use your red light hat for the same 10–15 minutes.

4. Face moisturiser

• After red light, apply CeraVe moisturiser to your face and neck.

5. Sunscreen

• On top of moisturiser: broad-spectrum SPF every single morning.

6. Hair serum

• After the red light hat, apply:

• Neofollics Anti-Grey on areas where you see greys (also use tablets)

• OR Nordic Biolabs / Scandinavia Biolabs hair growth serum on thinning areas

• Gently massage into scalp.

That’s your morning “skin + hair + light” stack:

Cleanser → red light → moisturiser → SPF → hair serum.

Evening: Repair Mode

Right before bed:

1. (Optional) Quick rinse if sweaty/dirty

• If you trained or sauna’d, rinse face; you can use a small amount of cleanser again if needed.

2. Active night routine – alternate:

• Night A – Retinol (from The Ordinary) night

• On dry skin, apply retinol to face and neck.

• Let it absorb.

• If you’re dry/sensitive: add a thin layer of CeraVe moisturiser on top.

• Night B – Copper peptide night

• On dry skin, apply copper peptide serum to face and neck.

• Again, moisturiser on top if you need more hydration.

• Example rhythm:

• Mon / Wed / Fri → Retinol

• Tue / Thu / Sat → Copper peptides

• Sunday → Just cleanser + moisturiser

3. Sleep setup

• Use a silk sleep mask: kind to skin, blocks light, helps sleep quality.

Lifestyle Support (That Makes Everything Work Better)

Keep it simple:

• Good sleep: 7–9 hours, consistent times.

• Health foods: cucumber, leafy greens, celery, quality protein (meat, eggs, fish), healthy fats, berries.

• Sauna & exercise: regular training + sauna for circulation, mood and overall “glow.”

Supplements (optional but strong support):

• Collagen + hyaluronic acid

• NMN powder - https://forge.no/en/products/nmn-supplement

• A basic multi/core stack (zinc, D, C, B-vitamins) that fits the Forge philosophy.

Next-Level Options (If You Want More)

Once the routine above is easy and consistent, you can go further:

For hair:

• Stay on Neofollics for anti-grey.

• Combine Nordic/Scandinavia Biolabs growth serum + red light hat for density.

For skin (clinic level):

• Elite Helse (Tjuvholmen) for:

• IPL (pigment/redness)

• Smooth Eye (eye area tightening)

• PRP for skin and/or hair

 

TL;DR – The Smart Sequence

Morning

• Shower: CeraVe salicylic cleanser (face)

• Red light therapy mask (face)

• Red light therapy hat (scalp)

• CeraVe moisturiser

• Sunscreen

• Hair serum (after red light hat)

Night (before bed)

• Cleanse if needed

• Alternate: Retinol night / Copper peptide night

• Moisturiser on top if needed

• Silk sleep mask, good sleep - wear blue light blockers one hour before bed to improve over sleep quality. 

Why this skin and hair routine works

Because it hits all the levers that actually matter, in the right order, without overcomplicating it:

• Cleanser (CeraVe + salicylic acid)
  Keeps pores clear, removes sweat/sunscreen/pollution → fewer breakouts, smoother texture, better absorption of everything that follows.

 

• Red light (mask + hat)
  Sends low-level light energy into skin and follicles → supports repair, circulation and cell activity → better glow + stronger hair over time.

 

• Moisturiser (CeraVe)
  Strengthens the skin barrier → less irritation, more hydration, calmer skin. Healthy barrier = skin that looks good without tons of makeup.

 

• Sunscreen
  Blocks the main source of premature damage: UV. Prevents pigment spots, broken collagen and uneven tone. This alone is huge.

 

• Retinol + copper peptides at night
  Retinol = boosts turnover + collagen, smooths texture.
  Copper peptides = support repair + firmness.
  Alternating = strong results with low irritation.

 

• Hair serums after red light
  You stimulate the scalp (red light), then feed it active ingredients (Neofollics / growth serums) right when blood flow is up → better chances for pigment and density support.

 

• Sleep, food, sauna, yoga, exercise

 

• Improve blood flow, hormones, recovery and inflammation from the inside → your skin and hair are just the visible tip of that.

So it works because it’s simple, layered, and covers: cleanse → protect → repair → stimulate for both skin and hair, every single day. If you can lock in this routine, your skin and hair will absolutely feel it – clearer, stronger, smoother, and just healthier overall.