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Your Facial Care Regimen
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The Importance of a Good Skin Care Regimen
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We all know the basics of skin care; cleansing, toning and moisturizing. But why should we also exfoliate, use a mask and a serum.
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Why Use a Mask?
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Using a facial masque once or twice per week will dramatically increase the elasticity and health of your skin. Both our product lines contain high amounts of concentrated vitamins and nutrients. When used consistently, once or twice per week, mask applications allow the active ingredients to penetrate deeply into the skin giving additional hydration and firming benefits.
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Why Exfoliate?
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Exfoliation is the key to vibrant skin. For younger skin, exfoliation unplugs pores and keeps the skin clear and smooth. For mature skin, exfoliation is essential to help minimize fine lines, remove dry flakes and to revive sluggish skin.
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Why Use Serums?
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Serums are secret beauty elixirs that infuse skin with pure vitamins and herbs. Serums are applied before moisturizing and after your skin has been cleansed and toned. Leave on for several minutes prior to moisturizing. The active ingredients plump and smooth skin to give it a luxuriously youthful look.
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Your Daily Regimen
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AM and PM
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Step 1 - Cleanse
Cleansing the face is an important step in taking care of your skin. Cleansing helps to remove any excess skin oils or dirt that has accumulated throughout the day or night. Face cleansers are effective, yet should be gentle enough to not disturb the skin's natural moisture balance. They help to maintain a healthy complexion and are a perfect addition to your face care routine. Select a cleanser suited to your skin type and condition. Place a small amount of cleanser into hands and emulsify with lukewarm water. Apply to the face in a circular motion, covering the entire face for about 30 seconds. Remove from the skin with warm water, while gently scrubbing with a soft face cloth or sponge. Rinse thoroughly, alternating with warm and cool water. This action will remove dirt and impurities from the skin's surface and prepare it for the next step.
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Step 2 - Tone
Toners are an important step after cleansing to return your skin to its proper pH. This is important because it can take your skin up to six hours to return to its proper pH level without the help of a toner. Keeping the skin at its natural pH allows it to function at its optimum level.
Apply toner using a cotton square or spray once or twice over the entire face and leave on. Your skin will feel rejuvenated and you can enjoy the aromatherapy benefits of the real essentional oils.
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Step 3 - Treat
This is the time to treat specific skin care concerns, such as acne, rosacea or lack of firmness. This is an optional step but once your experience the clarifying and age-defying benefits of this step you will want to continue to include this in your regimen. Wait 2-3 minutes after applying the treatments before applying moisturizer.
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Step 4 - Moisturize
Soften and hydrate the skin with a moisturizer suited to your skin type and condition. Even oily skin needs a light moisturizer to keep skin soft and supple. Apply over the entire face and neck area and leave on. For a lighter application, emulsify a small amount of moisturizer in your hand with a few drops of water. You may then very gently apply a small amount of Eye Cream or Gel around the eyes.
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Step 5 - Protect
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