Skintessence Skin Care Guide
Each product has a number on it, indicating the order of application.
Step 1: Cleanser
Purpose: Every day, your facial skin is the most exposed (compared to the rest of the skin on your body which is usually protected by clothing) and fighting invisible enemies, such as environmental impurities, inflammation, stress, dehydration, and/or the overproduction of oil. Our products will cleanse your skin but won't strip your skin of its own protection, balance, and natural moisture barriers.
How often to use: Twice a day (morning and night).
How to apply: Morning and night, rinse your face and massage cleanser into your face using upward strokes for 2 minutes. Rinse thoroughly.
Step 2: Mask
Purpose: Masks are targeted, intensive treatments and an important part of a good skin care routine.
How often to use: 2 times per week.
How to apply: Massage a small amount onto clean face and neck using circular and upward strokes for 2 minutes. Leave on for the recommended amount of time as listed on the product, and then rinse with water.
Note: Always check the product for special directions for each mask.
Step 3: Toner
Purpose: Toner helps to balance the skin, shrink pores, and prepare it for further skin care.
How often to use: Twice a day (morning and night).
How to apply: Apply toner to a 100% cotton round and apply thoroughly, cleaning any remaining traces of dirt and environmental impurities.
Step 4: Eye & Neck Treatments
Purpose: The skin around the eyes and on the neck is more delicate and thinner than the rest of your face. These areas require a different blend of ingredients to plump the skin and prevent dryness and irritation.
How often to use: Twice a day (morning and night).
How to apply: Using upward strokes, massage a small amount to your cheekbone below your eye and your brow bone above your eye, using care not to stretch your delicate eyelid or neck tissue.
Step 5: Serum
Purpose: Serums can penetrate the skin deeper than moisturizers, which means that the ingredients can reach better and provide more targeted and effective treatments.
How often to use: Twice a day (morning and night).
How to apply: Apply a small amount directly to the skin using upward strokes, avoiding eye area.
Note: It’s effective to alternate serums every few days. Most customers use 2 or more Skintessence serums.
Step 6: Moisturizer
Purpose: Moisturizers help to lock in a serum’s effectiveness, lock in hydration, create a protective barrier, and have other great effects depending on the ingredients.
How often to use: Twice a day (morning and night).
How to apply: Use a pea-sized amount on your fingertips and massage into your skin using circular and upward strokes.
Note: It’s effective to alternate moisturizers as well as serums.
After Step 6, please apply your favorite sunscreen, whether it’s blended into your makeup or standalone.