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All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. But because I have sensitive skin thanks largely torosacea, I know I can’t go near the stuff. Getty / Gabriella Imperatori-Penn However, it turns out that not all types of retinoids are equally irritating. And, with some simple strategies, those of us with sensitive skin may yet earn our membership....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. All products featured on SELF are independently selected by our editors. Getty / Anthony Redpath If you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Start with damp hair, then detangle it in sections. For someone with a wavy hair texture, its best to part it in larger sections....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. You don’t need any weights for today’s cardio routine. Nadya Wasylko Can you push off your foot a little harder to jump a little higher? Can you move a little faster to get in a few more reps? Or can you lean a little lower into your lateral lunge each time?...

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Welcome to the first day of your challenge! We’re so excited that you’ll be joining us for these strength and cardio workouts. All of these routines were designed exclusively for SELF by me,Amy Eisinger. I’m a certified personal trainer and editor here at SELF....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Before you get started on today’s workout, verify you take adequate time to warm up. Nadya Wasylko you could do whatever you’d like ortry this dynamic routine. The Workout Heres a detailed breakdown of the moves youll do. Do each move below for 45 seconds, resting 15 seconds between moves....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Welcome to Week 3 of your challenge! Nadya Wasylko If the newness has started to wear off at this point, we totally understand. New routines can feel exciting one day, and like a total drag the next. So how do you muster that extra motivation when you need it?...

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. You’ve already made it to the final workout in Week 1 of this challenge. Nadya Wasylko If you haven’t been trying the bonus moves, why no go for it today? I bet you’re feeling a little bit stronger already. Our featured athlete isMirinda Carfrae, a three-time Ironman Triathlon world champion....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Today’s bodyweight workout includes a cool combination move: the shoulder tap to mountain climber. Nadya Wasylko Add a mountain climber to a spiderman for a more intense core workout. With a little creativity, there are plenty of possibilities. Start today’s workout with a warm-up first....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. It’s no secret that your core musculature is one of the most important muscle groups you’ve got. Nadya Wasylko You should really feel the move in your obliques. Same goes for the side plank crunch (a personal favorite of mine!). Remember to do a warm-up before you get started on any of these workouts....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Hope you enjoyed your first rest or active rest day, and you’re coming back feeling even stronger! Today’s workout includes some of my favorite movesthe lateral raise with hold and the glute bridge chest press. Before you get started, it’s a great idea to spend at least five minutes warming up....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. This week you’ve probably noticed that you’ve got an all new finisher protocol. Nadya Wasylko This one is called an EMOM, which stands forevery minute on the minute. With EMOMs you’ll need to do the required number of reps in under 60 seconds. Whatever time you have left over, you rest....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. It’s the last day of this challenge and we hope you’re ready for a killer workout. Nadya Wasylko This routine has it all: squat thrusts, weighted squats to overhead presses, woodchoppers, and more. Everyone at SELF is so proud of you for making it this far and completing the challenge!...

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Today’s strength workout requires two dumbbells. As you do these movements, think about keeping your core braced and engaged throughout. The movement should be coming from your upper body and waistnot twisting at the hip. These routines all starMirinda Carfrae, an all-star triathlon athlete and all-around badass....