Best daily skincare regimen
Written by Dr. Naeemah Ruffin
Finding the right daily skincare regimen can sometimes be a challenge even with an abundance of available information. Furthermore, at the end of a long and tiring day, the last thing anyone wants to do is spend their precious time on a lengthy regimen. So how can you effectively and efficiently take care of your skin every day? Below is a time-saving 4-step skincare regimen based on best practices that you can perform daily to keep your skin in tip top shape.
Morning Regimen:
STEP 1: Single Cleanse
Your morning cleanse will gently remove dead skin cells on your skin’s surface. Use a gel or cream cleanser that is right for your skin type such as our Citrus Balancing Gel Cleanser which gently cleanses away dead skin cells without stripping your skin of essential nutrients.
STEP 2: Tone
After cleansing, the next step is to condition your skin by using a toner. A toner is used to remove any residue from your cleanser, balance your skin and provides a base layer of hydration.
Our Wildflower Restoring Toner contains sea-derived extracts that fortify the skin and promotes resistance to oxidative stress. High Alpine Edelweiss, Comfrey, Chamomile and Lavender nourish and impart powerful skin conditioning benefits and calms the senses.
STEP 3: Treat
After toning your skin, it is time to prevent and correct specific skin conditions using formulas that contain potent and active ingredients. These treatments come in the form of serums, oils and masks which target skin conditions such as dryness/dehydration, hyperpigmentation, fine lines and wrinkles, and neutralizes the effects of environmental stressors.
Serum:
Many people suffer from dry and dehydrated skin, especially during the colder months. A serum that hydrates the upper and deeper layers of the skin can be very effective at restoring suppleness to your skin. Our Hyaluronic Ultra Hydrating Serum contains low and high molecular weight hyaluronic acid, vitamin E and plant extracts that attract and bind moisture where it is needed.
Also, it is important to protect your skin from free radicals which can cause your skin to age prematurely. This can be addressed through serums containing antioxidants such as our Ferulic + Vitamin C Serum which enhances your skin’s resistance to pollution and environmental factors such as ultraviolet radiation.
Tip: You can layer your serums and oils to address multiple skin concerns by applying them in order from lightest to heaviest.
Eye Care:
Special care should be taken for the skin around the eyes because it is thin and delicate.
Our Gotu Kola Eye Gel contains a botanical complex of peptides and antioxidants that results in a luminous and revitalized eye area.
Tip: To apply an eye gel or crème use your ring finger (weakest finger) and gently pat the gel or crème around the eye starting at the inner corner of the upper eye moving across the upper eyelid and then make your way around the outer eye and across the lower eye area. Circle your eye two or three times until the eye gel or cream is absorbed.
Mask:
Masks are another way to treat areas of the skin that need special attention. Masks deliver highly concentrated nutrients, actives and vitamins to the skin in a way that locks in the beneficial ingredients and helps the skin absorb them more efficiently.
Our Wild Apple Radiance Mask brightens the skin with natural apple extracts while vitamin C and rosehip seed oil improve skin vitality.
Our Vitamin C + E Hydrating Mask provides the skin with an intense burst of moisture and creates soft and supple-looking skin.
Tip: There are different types of face masks that can provide a variety of benefits such as hydration, brightening, exfoliating, and resurfacing to diminish fine lines and wrinkles. It’s best to include a face mask in your skin care regimen at least two to three times per week.
STEP 4: Moisturize
After cleansing, toning, and treating your skin, it’s time to create a barrier that seals in hydration and protects your skin against the sun’s harmful ultraviolet light.
Evening Regimen:
STEP 1: Double Cleanse
The first cleanse removes makeup, excess oil, sunscreen, smoke, pollution, and other impurities by using a cleansing oil. Cleansing oils are suitable for most skin types. An oil-based cleanser like our Jojoba Citrus Cleansing Oil will gently and effortlessly remove dirt, cosmetics and other pollutants from your skin leaving it superbly clean, refreshed and hydrated.
The second cleanse removes any lingering impurities left on your skin’s surface and goes deeper into your pores to clear away congestion. Use a gel or cream cleanser that is right for your skin type.
Our Citrus Balancing Gel Cleanser removes impurities without stripping your skin of essential nutrients.
Our Kombucha Exfoliating Cleanser uses natural-sourced fruit acids to gently remove devitalized skin cells while conditioning and supporting your skin’s vibrancy with niacinamide.
Tip: It is preferable to use warm water on your face because hot water dries out your skin. Also, use small circular motions starting at your forehead and then move down to your neck. Rinse with cool water to refresh your skin and to tighten your skin pores.
STEP 2: Tone (See Morning Regimen)
STEP 3: Treat (See Morning Regimen)
STEP 4: Moisturize
After cleansing, toning, and treating your skin, it’s time to create a barrier that seals in hydration and all the beneficial ingredients while you sleep as your body is repairing and restoring your skin. Depending on your skin type you can use a cream or gel moisturizer.
Our Plant Stem Cell Revitalizing Crème contains potent antioxidants and botanicals such as resveratrol and ferulic acid that provides antioxidant support and can regenerate your skin overnight while enhancing moisture.
Tip: Warm the moisturizer in the palm of your hand and then smooth and press the moisturizer into your skin to increase penetration.
4-Step Skincare Regimen Summary:
Morning Regimen:
Step 1: Single Cleanse
Step 2: Tone
Step 3: Treat
Step 4: Moisturize/Sunscreen
Evening Regimen:
Step 1: Double Cleanse
Step 2: Tone
Step 3: Treat
Step 4: Moisturize