Skin Rejuvenation
Instructions for Proactive Skin treatments
AM REGIMEN
Splash or shower skin with warm water
Cleanse skin with prescribed cleanser using hands or washcloth, gently massaging cleanser on face for 1 minute
Rinse skin well with warm water either splashing or in the shower, blot dry with towel (no paper towels)
Tone:
Wet cotton ball (make sure it is 100 % cotton, no polyester) with prescribed toner.
Wipe all areas of the face and neck and ears.
Splash well with cold water, towel blot face.
Vitamin C Serum treatment ( only once a day, in the morning ):
Use the potency and/or combination therapy prescribed
Drop a single drop at a time to fingertip. Apply 1 drop to forehead, smoothing the serum over the entire area of damp skin. Repeat for nose, each cheek, chin, and neck.
WAIT 3-5 minutes to allow serum to penetrate the skin, before applying anything else!
Moisturize:
Application of a moisturizer after topical vitamin C therapy is MANDATORY. Vit C is drying to the skin if left untreated for more than 5 minutes.
Apply prescribed moisturizer to entire face and neck, including under eye and crows feet areas, but do not allow any to get in the eyes. Allow a few minutes for the moisturizer to penetrate the skin before applying anything else. Remember that Vita E & intensive moisture replenisher contain a sunscreen SPF 15, this is usually adequate for around town daily use, but if you are expecting direct sun exposure you should use sweatproof/waterproof Sport 45.
Igiene and/or additional sunscreen:
At this point Igiene products or additional sunscreens (if extra sun exposure is expected) may be applied. Under Eye Treatment for dark circles and puffiness and / or Eye Contour Restorative for tightening of upper lid skin. Make up is applied last (Prescriptives brand recommended)
PM REGIMEN ( before retiring for the evening )
If you are using a PM AHA treatment ( Intense line defense or Renew Overnight ), apply treatment to skin after cleansing and toning. IGIENE under eye treatment should be applied again at night.