Please read and reread the Acne Lessons. These tips are crucial to achieving and maintaining clear skin.
WEEKS FIVE & SIX
Assess your skin!
- If your skin is dry or flaking, hold – stay with your current routine. Reassess in two weeks.
- If your skin is not flaking and you are still getting new breakouts, it is time to bump your routine with a stronger Acne Med.
MORNING ROUTINE
Use the products in the exact order given.
Cleanse:
Face Reality Ultra Gentle Cleanser
Cleanse using the AOS Dry Cleanse Method: Dispense one pump of cleanser onto dry hands. Rub hands together to create a foam. Gently rub onto dry skin—wet hands and massage to emulsify. Continue massaging for two minutes. Remove with a warm Lush Cloth.
Read here for tips on how to properly cleanse your face. Well-cleansed skin can drink vital nutrients, boosting the efficacy of every product you apply to your face.
Tone:
Face Reality Moisture Balance Toner
Apply using toner pads. These pads will help your toner last longer and will provide additional exfoliation.
Corrective Serum:
Face Reality Mandelic Serum 8%
Apply one pump to dry skin. Allow the skin to fully dry after application.
Moisturize:
Choose one
Face Reality Hydrabalance Hydrating Gel
Recommended for oily skin types
Face Reality Clearderma
Recommended for normal and combination skin types
Face Reality Cran-Peptide Cream
Recommended for dry or mature skin types
Protect:
This step is required. Your acne care products cause increased sun sensitivity.
CLEARSTEM YOUARESUNSHINE Sheer Broad Spectrum SPF 50+
Acne Safe Makeup:
Illuminare Mattifying Mineral Foundation
Beginners like to mix this with a little sunscreen.
Illuminare Perfect Color Mineral Blush
EVENING ROUTINE
First, remove makeup with Clean Skin Club Clean Wipes.
Cleanse:
Face Reality Ultra Gentle Cleanser
Following cleanse, ice face with an Ice Globe or Ice Pop for two minutes on inflamed breakouts. Ice reduces inflammation and enhances the penetration of Acne Med.
Tone:
Face Reality Moisture Balance Toner
Corrective Serum:
Face Reality Mandelic Serum 8%
Apply one pump to dry skin. Allow the skin to fully dry after application.
Hydrate:
Face Reality Hydrabalance Hydrating Gel
Allow the skin to fully dry after application.
Antibacterial Support:
Face Reality Acne Med 5%
DO NOT SPOT TREAT. Use a dime to nickel-sized amount over the ENTIRE acne-prone area, avoiding the eye area.
READ HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY USE BENZOYL PEROXIDE & FACE REALITY ACNE MED
IS DRYNESS AND BURNING NORMAL?
- If anything burns or stings your skin for over two minutes, please rinse it off and email me.
- Mild dryness is expected while your skin is clearing, but if you experience extreme dryness, cracking, or peeling, email me immediately! Your skin should not be uncomfortable or painful. Skin that is a little dry usually clears faster.
- As soon as there is an issue, don’t hesitate to contact us with details on what you are experiencing, along with photos. We will help you resolve it without interfering with your clear skin plan. Please only stop your routine after contacting us.
Unsure where to start? Reach out for a free skincare checkup, and our licensed estheticians will optimize your routine for the best results. We’ll be here every step of the way!
