ROUTINE GUIDE

If you have  sensitised your skin barrier we strongly recommend that you stop any actives for at least a month and concentrate on helping your skin heal. The best way to support your skin is by cleansing with a gentle non-foaming low pH cream or gel, such as our Hydrating gel cleanser or simply wipe skin with Hydrating milky toner twice a day. Ceramide enriched products help skin recover much faster from trauma.
Our most popular ceramide products are Skin rehab light and rich cream, Skin barrier restoring oil (combination to normal skin), Ceramide balm (dry skin) and Milky toner. Actives such as vitamin c, retinoids, BHA and AHA products must be avoided and slowly reintroduces after your barrier has strengthened, usually after a full skin cycle of 30 days. 

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BLEMISHED, OILY SKIN

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Characteristics: acneic skin gets oily shortly after cleansing; It has visible pores and breakouts

Cause: hormone imbalance; stress (usually affecting areas like chin and around mouth); acne cosmetica (aka acne caused by aggravating cosmetics), usually affecting areas like the cheeks and forehead

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MORNING

  1. Hydrating gel cleanser

  2. Hydrating milky toner applied with a cotton pad

  3. Skin rehab light (ceramide and cholesterol rich lotion, free of butters and oils, squalane based)

  4. Sunscreen - For our favouite sunscreen on the market click here 

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NIGHT

  1. Anti-pollution deep cleansing oil (fully emulsifying oil cleanser, clean rinsing, gentle to eyes)

  2. Hydrating gel cleanser (this step is necessary only if you have used a sunscreen during the day)

  3. Hydration booster serum x 2 drops all over face including lips and eye area (prebiotic and hyaluronic acid-based serum)

  4. Skin rehab light  (ceramide and cholesterol rich lotion, free of butters and oils, squalane based)

  5. *Blemish SOS oil x 1 to 2 drops three nights a week

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* BLEMISH SOS OIL MUST NOT BE USED IN THE SAME ROUTINE WITH RETINOIDS. 

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ROSACEA WITH OILY SKIN

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Characteristics:  Unline acne vulgaris, rosacea is virtually devout of blackheads and white heads. Also it primarily affects adults. Common signs are redness, dome shaped papules, scaling, rough texture, broken capillaries and flushing.

Cause: The exact cause is still unknown, however, the most common triggers are alcohol, spicy foods, stress, lack of sleep, sun and heat.

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MORNING

  1. Hydrating gel cleanser

  2. Hydrating milky toner applied with a cotton pad

  3. Skin rehab light lotion x 2 pumps (ceramide and cholesterol rich lotion, free of butters and oils, squalane based)

  4. Sunscreen - For our favouite sunscreen on the market click here

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NIGHT

  1. Anti-pollution deep cleansing oil (fully emulsifying oil cleanser, clean rinsing, gentle to eyes)- this step is necessary only if you have used a sunscreen during the day

  2. Hydrating gel cleanser (this step is necessary only if you have used a sunscreen during the day)

  3. Hydrating Milky Toner

  4. Skin rehab light  (ceramide and cholesterol rich lotion, free of butters and oils, squalane based)

  5. Intense night repair oil with retinaldehyde x once or twice a week (read directions in product page)

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ROSACEA WITH DRY SKIN

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Characteristics:  Unline acne vulgaris, rosacea is virtually devout of blackheads and white heads. Also it primarily affects adults. Common signs are redness, dome shaped papules, scaling, rough texture, broken capillaries and flushing.

Cause: The exact cause is still unknown, however, the most common triggers are alcohol, spicy foods, stress, lack of sleep, sun and heat.

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MORNING

  1. Hydrating milky toner applied with a cotton pad

  2. Skin rehab rich cream 

  3. Skin barrier restoring oil x 2 drops added to rich cream if skin is excessively dry

  4. Sunscreen - For our favouite sunscreen on the market click here

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NIGHT

  1. Anti-pollution deep cleansing oil (fully emulsifying oil cleanser, clean rinsing, gentle to eyes)

  2. Hydrating gel cleanser (this step is necessary only if you have used a sunscreen during the day)

  3. Hydration booster serum x 2 drops all over face including lips and eye area (prebiotic and hyaluronic acid-based serum)

  4. Skin rehab rich cream

  5. Ceramide Balm

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DEHYDRATED (THIRSTY) SKIN 

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Characteristics: Dehydrated skin is a temporary condition (not a type) and is associated with inadequate water retention in the top layer of  the skin. You don't have to have a dry skin to have this condition. Combination and oily skin can have it as well. Often dehydrated skin looks oily, which can be an overcompensation for lack of moisture in the skin. Dehydrated skin looks dull, could be peeling, feels rough and tight and is more sensitive, breakouts are quite common

Cause: hot baths; hard water; cleansing with harsh surfactant based cleansers with high pH; Over-cleansing; Sun; cold; alcohol; inadequate water intake; harsh actives such as retinoids, benzoyl peroxide.

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MORNING

  1. Hydrating milky toner applied with a cotton pad

  2. Super Serum - (if skin is not vitamin c sensitive)

  3. Skin rehab light  (ceramide and cholesterol rich lotion, free of butters and oils, squalane based) if skin is oily dehydrated

  4. Sunscreen - For our favouite sunscreen on the market click here  

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NIGHT

  1. Cleansing balm to milk cleanser (oil based fully emulsifying 1st cleanser, clean rinsing, gentle to eyes) OR Deep cleansing oil if you prefer thinner texture

  2. Hydrating gel cleanser (this step is necessary only if you have used a sunscreen during the day)

  3. Hydration booster serum x 2 drops all over face including lips and eye area (prebiotic and hyaluronic acid-based serum)

  4. Skin rehab light  (ceramide and cholesterol rich lotion, free of butters and oils, squalane based) if your skin is oily OR Skin rehab rich - if your skin is dry

  5. Skin barrier restoring oil or Ceramide Balm if your skin is extra distressed

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DRY SKIN

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Characteristics: Dry skin is a type and is associated with lack of oil or lipids. Dry skin can be red and flaky; has rough white patches and even cracks. It feels uncomfortable, painful, itchy and tingles

Cause: genetics, harsh weather; extreme fat free diet

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MORNING

  1. Hydrating milky toner applied with a cotton pad

  2. Hydration booster serum or Super Serum if skin is not vitamin c sensitive

  3. Skin rehab rich cream (could mixed with a few drops of Skin Barrier restoring oil for extra dry skin)

  4. Sunscreen - For our favouite sunscreen on the market click here

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NIGHT

  1. Cleansing balm to milk cleanser (oil based fully emulsifying 1st cleanser, clean rinsing, gentle to eyes) OR Deep cleansing oil cleanser 

  2. Hydrating gel cleanser (this step is necessary only if you have used a sunscreen during the day)

  3. *AHA/PHA exfoliating toner (twice a week to avoid over-exfoliation)

  4. Hydration booster serum x 2 drops all over face including lips and eye area (prebiotic and hyaluronic acid-based serum)

  5. Skin rehab rich or Ceramide Balm 

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*AHA/PHA TONER  MUST NOT BE USED IN THE SAME ROUTINE WITH RETINOIDS. 

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PREGNANCY SKIN

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Characteristics:  sensitive, hormonal, prone to breakouts and redness

Caution: during pregnancy BHA (salicylic acid) and retinoids are not advisable 

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MORNING

  1. Hydrating gel cleanser (skip this step if your skin is dry and dehydrated)

  2. Hydrating milky toner applied with a cotton pad

  3. Super serum (or Skin rehab light if you are not using actives)

  4. Sunscreen - For our favouite sunscreen on the market click here

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NIGHT

  1. Anti-pollution deep cleansing oil (fully emulsifying oil cleanser, clean rinsing, gentle to eyes) - this step is necessary only if you have worn  sunscreen or makeup

  2. Hydrating gel cleanser (this step is necessary only if you have used heavy makeup and sunscreen in the day)

  3. Hydration booster serum x 2 drops all over face including lips and eye area (niacinamide enriched hyaluronic acid serum)

  4. Skin rehab rich or Skin rehab light cream

  5. Skin Barrier restoring oil or Ceramide Balm if skin is extra dry

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