The 411 Magazine The 411 Magazine issue 4 July/Aug 2017 | Page 53

BEAUTY The 10 Step Regimen: A Quick Guide Exfoliation                      Time to get polished. Gently massage or                          tap in an exfoliant to slough off dead skin                        cells and debris. This will get your skin smooth and ready for applying products.  You only need to do this once or twice a week.                        This helps balance your skin’s PH levels                            and provides hydration. Tap lightly onto                          skin with your fingers, splash, spritz, or go old school and swab your face with a cotton wool pad. Essence 9 10 Moisturiser                        Hydration = dewy, glowing skin. Whatever                        formulation works for you.  Apply                                      morning and evening to your face and neck. It will keep skin protected and hydrated. Sun Protection                                                        THE best anti-aging product. Apply                                      morning and as needed. Always the                                    last step to avoid dilution by other                                      products.                        A combination of a toner and serum they                        aim to brighten, aid skin repair and                                  regenerate cells. Eye Cream                      The skin around your eyes is the most                              delicate on your face needing extra                                    hydration and protection. Use your ring finger to very gently tap, never rub, eye cream around the entire orbital bone, avoiding the water line. Toner Sheet Masks                      Have you seen those sheet mask selfies?                          Yes, you look like a bad Halloween mask                          but this is the time to apply and sit back and relax. This is a skin-nourishing ritual, so enjoy.  You only need to look like this once or twice a week. 2 3 4 5 Water-based foam cleanser                    Wash your face to remove residue from                          your oil cleanse and get rid of any final                            impurities to get your skin really clean. 6 7 8                     Time for treatment. These are                                             concentrated essences and are used to                             address problem areas like pore-refining,                         pigmentation, wrinkles or acne.                  Clean and prep your skin to get rid of                              makeup, dirt and environmental impurities.                    An oil cleanser cleans deep to remove stubborn or waterproof makeup. Massage it over your dry face and neck, add a splash of lukewarm water to lather it up, and massage again, rinsing everything away. Serums, Boosters & Ampoules 1 Makeup Remover & Oil Cleanser 53