Skin Rejuvenation


Instructions for Proactive Skin treatments

AM REGIMEN


Cleanse:

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 )


 Unnecessary unless you are on a PM AHA or need to remove makeup. You may cleanse, tone and moisturize if desired or needed.  

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.