Cleanse, Tone, Treat, Moisturize…repeat!
Cleanse, Tone, Treat, Moisturize…repeat.
Have you heard this before? Or something that has been thrown out there but you just have never been taught how to do it or why?
This is the foundation of skin care! Did you know that? These are the simple steps necessary for your optimal skincare routine. How do you maintain that luscious skin that you want…well…this routine is how you do it!
OK…questions…..what products am I supposed to use? How do I know when to do it? I have oily skin what should I use?
I am going to break this down a bit. What is a skin care routine or regimen?
A skin care regimen includes the essential skin care steps for your Client. A regimen is key to ensuring optimal performance and results out of your skin care products. Each step and product you use is developed with a specific purpose and is designed to work best when used in combination with the other steps in regimen. Your skin goes through natural skin cell turnover cycles and this generally takes 3-6 weeks depending on age. This means that if you are consistent with a regimen, it is easier to keep skin clear. It is also important to remember that if it takes 3-6 weeks for the skin to have that turn over, it also means you are not going to see all the results you have ever dreamed of in 2 days! Consistency is key, stick with it, after a month to two months of that consistency you will see a shift, as your skin’s cellular turnover has incredible ingredients supporting it…and you have incredibly beautiful skin.
CLEANSE:
First and essential step. When do you do this? The best case is in the morning and in the evening. I will say that I get how life can take over, so if you need to pick one…do your cleanse at night. Cleansing to thoroughly remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other impurities is essential to having beautiful skin. Picking a cleanser that is going to effectively purify and cleanse the skin without nasty surfactants is always key!! How do you know what cleanser is best for your skin? Well, take this quiz, I believe it's a perfect way to identify the perfect regimen! Or better yet, book a FREE consult with me to identify your specific needs!
TONE/PREP:
What in the world is a Toner? The one step that I can promise you….most of you are NOT doing this step. IT IS SOOOOO IMPORTANT!!! When you cleanse your skin, you strip your skin of its natural PH, due to the cleanser, so in order for your skin to be ready to take on any moisturizer it needs to be prepped with Hyaluronic acid to bring your PH back! So, finding that perfect toner is KEY to maximum hydration! This is the step that is going to SUPERCHARGE your treatment product and your moisturizer! Want to know my favorite? Check it out!
TREAT:
Treating the skin is also another step that can easily be forgotten. What does this mean? This means you are going to use something that has very specific potent supportive ingredients that are going to help your specific skin needs that you are focusing on. Such as needing to work on congestion or breakouts. Or, maybe you have sun damage and some age lines appearing. This is the step to add those more potent ingredients that are going to spotlight those specific needs!
MOISTURIZE/PROTECT:
Seal the deal. This step is going to get that hydration back into the skin! This helps lock in actives, rehydrate skin, maintain optimal hydration, and strengthen your skin’s barrier. Even when you have oily skin, this is such an important step, you should try a simple more gentle moisturizer such as this one if you have oily skin! If you are dealing with aging skin and feel like you can never get enough hydration try this!
Here are some sample regimens with product regimens for you to check out based on skin type! Now, I am going to share with you my awesome Beautycounter recommendations! This is one of my all time favorite skincare companies…and there are so many more! So, I have more coming your way of other favorites too. This product line is CLEAN! This product line is EFFECTIVE. This company has an amazing business model to change the skincare industry! So, just those reasons alone…read on my friend and learn!
Skin Type and Concern: Dry and Mature Skin
This is the ultimate solution to help reverse signs of aging and keep skin in peak, youthful performance. The formulas, featuring our plant-derived Retinatural Complex of bakuchiol and Swiss Alpine rose, provide a safer alternative to retinol, delivering similar skin benefits without the potential side effects.
Cleanse - Lipid Defense Cleansing Oil. Gently yet effectively removes makeup and other impurities without stripping essential lipids from skin.
Prep - Mineral Boost Hydrating Essence. Delivers vital nutrients to the skin’s moisture barrier—instantly boosting hydration and radiance.
Treat - Tripeptide Radiance Serum. This transformative rejuvenating treatment visibly increases skin firmness and elasticity, while reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Protect –
Antioxidant Soft Cream (AM) This velvety revitalizing cream improves skin’s barrier function and boosts hydration, which helps protect it from daily environmental stressors.
Tetrapeptide Supreme Cream (PM) Supports elasticity and visibly firms while smoothing skin texture to minimize the look of fine lines and wrinkles.
Boost your regimen with Countertime's Ultra Renewal Eye Cream that will revitalize the eye area for a youthful, brighter appearance.
Skin Type and Concern:
Normal and in need of hydration
Cleanse – Refresh Foaming Cleanser. This creamy foaming cleanser removes face and eye makeup, washes away impurities, and gets you glowing. Leaves skin feeling soft and smooth, not tight or dry.
Prep – Hydra-Gel Radiance Toner. This toner helps minimize the appearance of pores while removing residual impurities, leaving skin hydrated and radiant.
Treat - Intense Moisture Serum. This intensely moisturizing serum delivers a boost of lasting hydration and antioxidant protection. With continued use, skin will feel firmer and look brighter with a more even tone.
Protect –
Adaptive Moisture Lotion (AM) This lightweight lotion provides up to 24 hours of essential hydration* and adapts to skin throughout the day for a smooth feel and radiant glow.*Based on a 30-subject clinical hydration study over 24 hours.
Recovery Sleeping Cream (PM) This overnight cream helps create a protective layer to shield skin from moisture loss during sleep. The advanced formula replenishes hydration and revitalizes skin.
Boost your regimen with Countermatch Eye Rescue Cream for concerns around the eye area. This nourishing eye cream helps to reduce the appearance of shadows for brighter-looking eyes
Skin Type and Concern:
Oily, Combination Oily, Blemish and Oil Control
Take back control of your skin with Countercontrol, an effective collection for oily and blemish-prone skin without dryness and irritation.
Cleanse - Clear Pore Cleanser. This daily exfoliating cleanser effectively removes oil, makeup and other impurities without harsh surfactants that can strip skin of moisture.
Prep - Instant Matte Toner. This alcohol-free mattifying toner removes residual impurities, reduces excess oil and minimizes the appearance of pores.
Treat - All Over Acne Treatment. This daily all-over treatment helps clear blemishes and prevents future breakouts from forming.
Protect - Matte Effect Gel Cream. With an innovative cream-to-gel formula, this non-greasy hydrator helps to maintain healthy moisture levels while mattifying skin for up to eight hours.*
Looking to boost your regimen? Our SOS Acne Spot Treatment helps clear blemishes for those emergency breakouts.
Take the time to care for your skin! These basic steps can take 5 minutes in the morning and evening, so….get off instagram and get in the bathroom and start your new skincare routine!!!
