I’m sure you just skimmed this and thought, who has the time for all of this? It seems like a lot! However, if you are already washing your face and putting on a moisturizer you’re halfway there. If you’re one of those people that consistently looks at their skin and sees oil, blemishes, dark circles or visible pores – this blog is for you. Eventually, washing your face becomes as habit as brushing your teeth in the morning and before bed. Deciding to switch to a skincare routine with quality products that target your specific skin concerns and seeing results is as rewarding as finally asking for that raise you have deserved for months.
Step 1: Double Cleanse
Double Cleansing should always be the start of your regimen when you wake up and before bed. But what is a Double Cleanse? Double cleansing is exactly what it sounds like, cleansing your face twice. Why would you do that? And what product is best for this? Pre-Cleanse is an oil based cleanser that melts excess oil, sunscreen, waterproof makeup, environmental pollutants, and residual products that have built up in your pores throughout the day without making your skin oily. By using Pre-Cleanse, you are lifting all the layers of dirt and debris from your pores allowing your prescribed Dermalogica specialty cleanser to get a more thorough professional grade cleaning . When you skip this step, your pores are susceptible to being clogged by the dirt and bacteria that your cleanser couldn’t remove.
Deep-cleansing oil melts make-up and impurities from skin. Achieve ultra clean and healthy-looking skin with the Double Cleanse regimen that begins with PreCleanse.
Special Cleansing Gel is a great cleanser for any skin type without disturbing the skins natural moisture balance. It is lightweight and mild enough to use every day, but it also features calming Calm Mint and Lavender extracts to soothe the skin. Place a pea sized amount in your palm, lather your hands together with water to create a foam and rub it lightly in circles on your skin. Special Cleansing Gel is gentle enough to be used as a remover for your eye makeup after using pre-cleanse; especially with waterproof mascara.
Dermalogica has a line for each skin type conforming to the individual needs of your skin. There is a specialty line for Aging, Sensitivities (including those with rosacea and using Accutane), Oily, Adult Acne, Teenage Acne, Hydrating, Dull and every day average skin concerns.
Step 2: Exfoliate
Exfoliating should be done once or twice a week to keep your pores cleaned out. Dermalogica’s Daily Microfoliant is even gentle enough to be used in your daily routine and achieve brighter and smoother skin. Exfoliation is especially helpful to those with oily skin because oil can act as a glue holding on to debris and dead skin cells in your pores. Exfoliating your skin twice a week, can help reduce the buildup of bacteria that stimulates the production of breakouts.
Although exfoliation gives your skin a lighter, firmer and smoother look, you can over-do it. Over exfoliation can trigger your inflammatory response reducing your skins strength, creating a sensitivity, premature aging and can make it more susceptible to UV light damage.
Achieve brighter, smoother skin every day with this iconic exfoliating powder. Rice-based powder activates upon contact with water, releasing Papain, Salicylic Acid and Rice Enzymes to polish skin to perfection. A Skin Brightening Complex of Phytic Acid from Rice Bran, White Tea and Licorice helps balance uneven skin tone while a super-soothing blend of Colloidal Oatmeal and Allantoin helps calm skin. Gentle enough for daily use.
Step 3: Tone
Toner is a water-based solution that helps balance the skins PH level and deliver hydration to the skin. Toner is also a primer allowing the remainder of your products to fully penetrate the skin and work effectively. A toner that is gentle enough for a pick-me-up anytime of the day is Dermalogica’s Micro-Pore Mist. The Micro-Pore Mist helps minimize visible pores, reduce excess oil and aids the diminish of post-breakout marks. Any toner you use works the best when applied after you cleanse and/or exfoliate but before you add any serums or moisturizers.
Formulated with niacinamide and an antioxidant-rich blend, from the first spritz, get smaller pores by the time you walk out the door. Gentle enough to be used throughout the day for a pick-me-up whenever you need! This bottle is made from 50% recycled plastic, so your conscience can feel as clear as your skin does.
Step 4: Treat
Finding a treatment that works for your skin can be difficult when there are so many products out there. Its important when you are choosing not only a skincare line , but the products you’re using from it, that you talk to a professional. An esthetician can look at your skin and recommend products to reduce and correct concerns as a doctor would for an illness.
If acne is your concern, Dermalogica’s Breakout Clearing Booster may be for you. This booster clears breakouts quickly and dries clear so it can be easily used as a spot treatment to save on product. For any of those stubborn pimples that you can just not leave alone, Dermalogica’s Post-Breakout Fix helps fade and brighten any redness and hyperpigmentation left behind. Both of these products can be used for new and old acne, and stabilizes your skins barrier to prevent future damage.
Are you one of those people that has 25 different products to treat aging concerns? Dermalogica’s Smart Response Serum hydrates, brightens, soothes and addresses the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in response to the skins ever changing needs. This serum can replace a number of products you have on your bathroom counter and a little goes a long way! Smart Response Serum uses four smart actives which deliver a personalized response every time for healthier looking skin.
Step 5: Moisturize
Last but not least, moisturizing! Whether you have dry skin, oily or combination skin, moisturizing is necessary. Moisturizing locks in the products you have applied to treat, as well as keeps your skin from environmental dehydration during the day and night.
In the morning, you will want to use a moisturizer that has SPF - yes even in the winter and especially on the cloudy days. UVA and UVB rays are invisible to the naked eye and can damage your skin, which is why it is important to use SPF every day. Dermalogica’s Prisma Protect SPF30 is a great option if you are highly active outside during the week. This moisturizer provides broad spectrum defense while preventing future signs of skin damage. Prisma Protect helps protect skin against pollution, protection from UV damage and provides an all-day hydration. Dermalogica’s Clearing Skin Defense SPF 30 is another SPF moisturizer that works for all skin types. This shine-reducing SPF moisturizer helps protect breakout-prone skin from environmental stress. Clearing Skin Defense reduces shine, breakout-prone skin and defends against UV rays.
Breakthrough antioxidant technology helps protect skin against pollution. Broad Spectrum SPF30 provides protection from UV damage, while a bio-ferment from Sage helps maintain an even skin tone. Advanced moisture magnets provide all-day hydration for visibly smooth skin.
At night, look for a product that will lock in moisture but is lightweight for sleep. Dermalogica’s Skin Smoothing Cream is a great option for those that need a little extra moisture for drier skin. Skin Smoothing Cream infuses the skin with 48 hours of vital moisture and plumps your skin using hyaluronic acid. If you are someone with naturally oily or combination skin, Dermalogicas Active Moist would be better suited. Active Moist delivers the hydration and improves the skin texture while also being a very lightweight moisturizer which is suitable for sleep.
Remember, nothing happens overnight. Consistency is key with any changes you make for your skin, hair or nails. Dermalogica has KIT’s available for each of their skincare lines to kick start your regimen on a budget and are available for pick up at MAXIM today.
MAXIM Spa and Salon is a small business in the heart of Rochester, NY on Park Avenue. Stop in or call to purchase product and book an appointment with our talented estheticians to discuss your skincare needs. Booking an appointment is available online on our “Home” page. Curbside pickup is always available for any products ordered over the phone that we have in stock. Call today, shop local!
