Congratulations on taking the first step to a new skin care regimen.
The Even Skin Starter Kit by COSMEDIX Skin Care is the perfect choice to improve the appearance of uneven skin tone and discoloration.
MORNING ROUTINE ☀️
Step 1: Cleanse with Purity Clean Exfoliation Cleanser 🌿
Wet your face with lukewarm water. Apply a small amount of Purity Cleanser to your fingertips and gently massage it onto your skin in circular motions. Rinse thoroughly with warm water and pat your face dry. You can use morning and night without stripping the skin.
FYI: Cosmedix cleansing products offer effective cleansing without the traditional foaming or bubbly experience often associated with other cleansers (More bubbles does not mean cleaner). Instead, it operates through an emulsifying and lathering action, which means it creates a creamy texture allowing the cleanser to surround and trap oil and debris, making it easier to rinse away with water without stripping the skin of it's natural oils or leaving residue on the skin.
Step 2: Benefit Toner 🌱 (NOT included in Kit, Available for purchase a la carte)
Apply Benefit Antioxidant Toner to balance your skin's pH levels and tighten pores. Use after cleansing. Moisten a cotton pad with the product and swipe it over your face and neck. Avoid the eye area. Allow it to dry before applying the next product!
This step can help balance your skin's pH and enhance the absorption your serum application.
Step 3: Apply Simply Brilliant Brightening Serum ✨
Dispense a small (pea sized) amount of the serum onto your fingertips. Gently massage the serum into your skin using upwards and outwards motions. Pay particular attention to areas with hyperpigmentation or uneven skin tone. Allow serum to fully absorb into your skin before applying any other products. This may take a minute or two.
ADDITIONAL SKIN CARE NEEDED
Step 4: Apply SPF (NOT included in Kit, Available for purchase a la carte)
Highly Recommended: If you are leaving out the house during daylight hours you will need environmental protection from pollution and sun exposure. During the daytime, it's crucial to follow up with a broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30 or above, especially when using products that target hyperpigmentation. Sunscreen helps protect your skin from further damage and prevents the dark spots from worsening due to UV exposure.
We recommend Hydrate+ SPF 30 and/or Peptide Rich SPF 50 by Cosmedix
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Step 4: Apply Moisturizer 🔒(Moisturizer is NOT included in Kit, Available for purchase a la carte)
If you are NOT planning to go outside into daylight and there is no risk of UV exposure.
You should complete your Morning Skin Care routine with a moisturizer that suits your current skin condition. Apply in replace of SPF sunscreen. Following your Simply Brilliant serum step; apply moisturizer into skin by gently press it into your skin. Because this moisturize has an oil base the idea is the press pat onto the skin, do not massage. This will ensure to lock in hydration.
EVENING ROUTINE 🌙
The skin goes through a natural repair and regeneration process at night, know as the circadian rhythm. This is when cell turnover and collagen production tend to be more active. Using deeper more penetrating active ingredients at night can leverage this natural process and maximize their effectiveness.
Step 1: Cleanse with Purity Clean Exfoliating Cleanser 🌿
Wet your face with lukewarm water. Apply a small amount of Purity Cleanser to your fingertips and gently massage it onto your skin in circular motions. Rinse thoroughly with warm water and pat your face dry. Active cleansers are great for evening cleansing to gently exfoliate, unclog pores, remove make up, remove oil build up and help revealing a smoother complexion.
Step 2: Benefit Toner 🌱 (This product is NOT included in Kit, Available for purchase a la carte)
Apply Benefit Balance Antioxidant Toner to balance your skin's pH levels and tighten pores. Use after cleansing. Moisten a cotton pad with the product and swipe it over your face and neck. Avoid the eye area. Allow it to dry before applying the next product!
This step can help balance your skin's pH and enhance the absorption your serum application.
Step 3: Water Based Serum 💦 (NOT included in Kit, Available for purchase a la carte)
Deliver targeted nutrients and antioxidants to your skin with a lightweight serum. Your esthetician will help you choose one that addresses your specific concerns, whether it aims to improve hydration, brighten, nourish, sooth or firm the skin. Select your serum based on your specific skin condition and needs, such as (hydration, brightening, nourishing or anti-aging/antioxidant protection. Apply a few drops and gently pat and spread onto your face including neck. Massage it into your face and neck using upward motions to promote circulation and a healthy glow. (We Recommended layering multiple serums for deeper penetration.) Allow each layer to full absorb before applying the next.
Step 4: Apply Retinol: Serum 16 Renewal Serum PM
Retinol is a of vitamin A which can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Therefore, you will only use this product during your evening routine when there is no exposure to sunlight.
Start with a small (pea-sized) amount and massage into your face and neck. Avoid delicate eye areas (eyelids and under eyes) If you are new to retinol, you will start with a lower frequency and gradually increase usage as your skin learns to tolerate it. Plan to use every other night. Replace Retinol Step with Moisture Recovery step alternately, every other day. You can apply a thin layer of Rescue+ Intense Hydrating Balm as a nighttime moisturizer on top of retinol.
ALTERNATE (Step 4 & 5)
Step 5: Moisture Recovery 💧with Rescue+ Intense Hydrating Balm & Mask
Use this product every other day as an alternate to Retinol. This product can be used for extra hydration or as an overnight mask. Apply a pea sized amount to clean dry skin. Apply as a Mask by applying a thick layer and leave it on for 10-15 minutes. Rinse thoroughly or wear overnight!
ADDITIONAL SKIN CARE (NOT included in Kit, Available for purchase a la carte)
Step 6: Eye Cream 👁
Apply a nourishing eye cream to the delicate skin around your eyes. Gently tap it in with your ring finger to improve circulation and reduce puffiness.
We recommend Eye Genius and Opti Crystal by Cosmedix available for purchase at STEAM Beauty & Wellness Spa
Step 7: Lip Care 👄
Don't forget to hydrate your lips with a moisturizing treatment before bedtime.
We recommend Lumi Crystal Lip Hydrator by Cosmedix available for purchase at STEAM Beauty & Wellness Spa
Take your time building your skin care supply. Remember, skin care doesn't have to be overly complicated or expense. This starter kit will help you learn the basic fundamental steps and your esthetician will help you build from this baseline at your pace and budget. Every month get excited about replenishing your favorite products and introducing additional skin care into the routine.
Remember, skincare results can vary person to person, so be patient and give the product time to work. It may take several weeks to see noticeable results from a new routine. Consistency is KEY. Execute your Morning & Evening Regime every day to achieve best results.
If you experience any irritation or adverse reaction, discontinue use and contact your esthetician. We may need to introduce serums gradually as we rebuild the skin barrier and avoid overloading the skin.
If you have not already scheduled your follow up appointment or would like to schedule a Skin Consultation you may book your next visit to STEAM Beauty & Wellness Spa using our 24/7 Online Booking portal
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