Skin Prescription - Skin Type #9
DRY / SENSITIVE / RED / AGING

With a focus on ingredients to help you soothe, strengthen, and comfort your skin, Sea Whip, White Tea, and Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (the non-irritating, no-sting form of Vitamin C) offer incredible anti-irritant qualities. Healing emollients and nourishing vitamins will have your skin healthy and feeling comfortable in no time. Recommended for skin with rosacea or rosacea-like symptoms.

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Symptoms
  • has consistent redness or rosacea
  • skin feels tight and dry year round
  • needs hydration and nourishment
  • may have enlarged pores mostly in t-zone, including blackheads
  • skin that gets irritated easily, especially by harsh products
  • wants to keep skin healthy and smooth with less visible redness
  • may have hyperpigmentation (brown spots)
  • concerned about aging and loss of tone

We have recommended an extensive routine for those who want to get serious about their skin, but we realize there are others who want a simple approach. Check out our Basics and The Collection Kits below.

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*With any new skin care routine, it is advised to introduce one new product a day.

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You will notice that we recommend different cleansers for the morning and the evening. We suggest a gentle, sulfate-free gel cleanser in the morning to give the skin a deep pore cleansing, while a cleansing lotion in the evening are more effective for dissolving and melting makeup out of the pores. If you'd like to start with just one, we suggest the morning gel cleanser to be used both morning and evening.

Morning Routine

We recommend a separate routine for morning and evening simply because your skin's needs differ from day to night. During the day, you want to focus on giving your skin protection from the sun and environmental abuse, while providing lightweight hydration under makeup.

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STEP ONE
Cleanse your skin with GENTLE GEL CLEANSER. This provides a deep pore cleansing without stripping and over-drying your skin. On damp skin, apply a nickel-sized amount of gel, work through, and rinse well.

STEP TWO
Saturate a Toning Cloth with our alcohol-free MOISTURE INFUSION TONER. Wipe over entire face. Leave your skin damp with the toner and proceed to Step Three. By leaving your skin damp with the toner, you are giving your skin a drink of water, which is essential for healthy skins. Toning Cloths are a must-have companion to our alcohol-free toners.

STEP THREE
On damp skin, apply a thin coat of VITAMIN C&E COMPLEX. This provides the skin with antioxidant protection to prevent free radical environmental damage and promote smoother, younger-looking skin.

STEP FOUR
Rub a quarter-sized amount of DAILY PROTECTION SPF 30 onto fingertips. Apply to entire face, neck and ears, (even the back of the neck for those with short hair). Our sunscreen is lightweight, greaseless, and feels perfect under makeup. Read: How to Apply Sunscreen to the Face and Neck

STEP FIVE
Dab a small amount of Synergy Eye Cream to the eye area and proceed with makeup (optional).

Evening Routine

We recommend a separate routine for morning and evening simply because your skin's needs differ from day than from night. In the evening, your skin is at rest and in repair mode, trying to heal the environmental damage that occurred during the day. You want to focus on calming, healing, removing surface dry skin cells and absorption of performance products.

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STEP ONE
Apply a generous amount of CALMING CHAMOMILE CLEANSER to dry skin. Massage through the skin, wet fingertips, work through again, and rinse well with lukewarm water. We recommend applying the cleansing lotion to dry skin first, as cleansing lotions work to melt and dissolve makeup and oil out of the pores. If your skin is wet, it will dilute the cleanser and not perform as well. Many of our clients enjoy using our Facial Sponges, instead of a wash cloth to provide a gentler cleansing.

STEP TWO
Saturate a Toning Cloth with our alcohol-free MOISTURE INFUSION TONER. Wipe over your entire face. Leave your skin damp with the toner and proceed to Step Three.

STEP THREE
For three nights, apply a thin coat of GLYCOLIC SERUM 10% to damp skin. It may or may not cause a mild tingling sensation, which is considered normal. By treating your skin with our Glycolic Serum 10%, you are exfoliating the skin by dissolving the glue that holds dry, dead cells together to smooth the skin, refine the pores, and accelerate cellular turnover.

You then want to discontinue using your Glycolic Serum 10% to give your skin a break from exfoliation. Research indicates that too much exfoliation can cause visible or invisible inflammation and can accelerate the aging process. Also, Glycolic Serum 10% performs more effectively when not being used all of the time.

For the next three nights, apply a thin coat of WHITE TEA SOOTHING COMPLEX or ANTI-REDNESS TREATMENT to damp skin. Using this serum works to feed your skin with nourishment and calming performance ingredients. Alternate the night serums every three nights, using each for three nights at a time.

*Choose White Tea Soothing Complex for general redness and sensitivity or choose Anti-Redness Treatment if you have rosacea.

STEP FOUR
Apply a small amount of PHYTOLIPID COMFORT CREAM to entire face and neck.

STEP FIVE
Apply a small amount of SYNERGY EYE CREAM to the area under the eyes. Avoid getting the cream too close to the lower lashes, as the cream might seep into the eyes while you sleep and cause puffiness.

Home Mini Facial (Once a Week)

Mini Facials are a must for keeping skin healthy and smooth. Your skin will thank you for the extra attention. The proper way to perform a Mini Facial is as follows.

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STEP ONE
Wash your face with your morning or evening cleanser. Apply a small amount of MICRO CRYSTAL CREAM to damp skin. Follow instructions on back of tube. (Use once with your 3-step mini facial, and twice on its own; or 3 times a week, if you don’t perform your mini facial.)

STEP TWO
Apply a thin coat of WHITE TEA SOOTHING COMPLEX (or Anti-Redness Treatment). Masks are designed to push serums into the skin, which is why you will get better results with your Mini Facial by using a skin serum underneath the mask.

STEP THREE
Apply a thin coat of PURE RADIANCE MASK to entire face and neck. Let dry for 10-20 minutes. Rinse off with lukewarm water and apply your evening moisturizer and eye cream.

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