Skin care can be intimidating . According to Natalie Thompson , owner of the Peyton Company skin care line and shop , everyone has different levels of needs and maintenance . Whether you are a three-stepper or a ten-stepper , check out this guide on how to layer products for healthier skin .
STEP ONE
Oil / Cream Cleanse
WHY : Start with an oil / cream-based cleanser . This is important because it breaks up any dirt or makeup that may linger on your face , making it much easier to wash them away without leaving remnants behind that a foaming cleanser may miss .
WHAT TO BUY : Balancing Creme Cleanser with Sea Buckthorn and Rooibos
STEP TWO
Gel / Water Cleanse
WHY : This step is important due to the nature of the product . The surfactant ( read : bubbles ) lifts the loosened makeup , dirt , excess oil and dead skin off your face and washes it away .
WHAT TO BUY : Sea Foam Restorative Cleanser
STEP THREE
Exfoliate / Masks
WHY : Exfoliating is one of the most important steps in a skin care routine . The removal of excess dead skin cells is critical in the health and appearance of your skin . Proper exfoliation reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles , allows for the actives in your skin care to penetrate
more easily , improves the look of makeup and helps reduce acne scarring or discoloration with accelerated cell turnover . You should do this step one to two times per week . Do not use a granular exfoliant , but rather a chemical exfoliation by means of acids and enzymes . It produces safer and more even results without causing microtears or broken capillaries .
WHAT TO BUY : Pumpkin Enzyme and Glycolic Peel Mask
STEP FOUR
Toner / Floral Water
WHY : Toning prepares the skin to receive treatments , removes any possible residual makeup and dirt , delivers potent actives , reduces inflammation and reduces the appearance of pore size .
WHAT TO BUY : Rose or Lavender Hydrosol Toner
STEP FIVE
Serums
WHY : Serums are typically lightweight delivery systems that contain vitamin C , hyaluronic acid , niacinamide , plant-based stem cells , aminos and peptides . These should be water-based ( cream or gels ) and not 100 percent oil .
WHAT TO BUY : Hyaluronic Acid 2 Percent Facial Serum , Drench Vitamin C Serum
STEP SIX
Treatments
WHY : This step is when you should apply products such as acne spot treatments . This is an important part of your routine if you are experiencing an outbreak .
WHAT TO BUY : Banish and Vanish Acne Spot Treatment
STEP SEVEN
Sheet Masks
WHY : These specific one-time-use masks are great for delivering actives of your choice for more curated results and fall within the “ Treatments and Serums ” level of care .
WHAT TO BUY : Watermelon Sheet Mask
STEP EIGHT
Eye Creams / Treatments
WHY : The skin around your eye area is very delicate and it deserves to be treated as such . Potent anti-aging products like vitamin A , vitamin K , collagen peptides and vitamin C help reduce fine lines and wrinkles , and can help brighten dark circles .
WHAT TO BUY : Bright Eyes Daily Restoration Gel and Wide Awake Eye Stick
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