These natural and organic alternatives take your Face Reality Clear Skin Routine to the next level for healthy skin support.
The skin will acclimate every two to three weeks until it clears. Reach out to your Acne Specialist or our LiveChat for help progressing. If you have difficulty clearing or would like assistance, we recommend participating in our online Acne Coaching Program. Our estheticians have over 100 five-star reviews!
IMPORTANT TIPS
- Do not eat anything that contains biotin or iodine. Use non-iodized Salt.
- Do not use dryer sheets or fabric softeners of any kind.
- Do not eat peanuts, peanut butter, or soy products.
- Minimize dairy intake.
- Do not use anything on your skin that contains acne-causing ingredients. The products on AOS that are best for you have a gray acne-safe badge on the image. Here is our list of ingredients to avoid: Acne Causing Ingredients List
- Please check your hair care products for acne-causing ingredients.
MORNING ROUTINE
Use the products in the exact order given
Cleanse:
Choose One
Botnia Essential Enzymes
Provides additional exfoliation without the irritation of acid cleansers
Dr. Esthe Enzyme Deep Clear Powder Wash
Recommended for Oily Skin Types that need more exfoliation
Rhonda Allison Green Tea Beta Cleanse
Contains salicylic and mandelic acids for additional exfoliation
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.
Toner:
Choose One
Apply using Toner Pads. These pads will help your toner last longer and will provide additional exfoliation.
Eyes:
Botnia Eye Cream
Tip: Botnia Eye Cream is also a moisturizer for sensitive skin and can be used as a face moisturizer instead of Botnia Face Cream Light
Corrective Serum:
These two serums can be used alone or layered if needed
Nourishing Serum:
Choose One
Moisturize:
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Botnia Daily Face Cream
Tip: mix this in your palm with a spritz of toner
Sorella Apothecary Daily Greens
Sorella Apothecary Blueberry Milk Moisturizer
Protect:
This step is required. Your acne care products cause increased sun sensitivity.
Sorella Apothecary Quench & Protect Hydrating SPF 30
Acne Safe Makeup:
Illuminare Moisturizing Mineral Foundation
Illuminare Perfect Color Mineral Blush
BALMSTIX Organic Peppermint Rosemary Lip Balm
This lip balm can be used in the PM to keep your Acne Med off your lips
EVENING ROUTINE
First, remove makeup with Clean Skin Club Clean Wipes, or ORGAID Cleansing Oil Ultra Deep Cleanse
Cleanse:
Choose One
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.
Toner:
Choose One
Apply using Toner Pads. These pads will help your toner last longer and will provide additional exfoliation.
Hydrate:
Choose One
Michele Corley Ultimate Hydration Gel
Recommended for Dry Skin Types
Hale & Hush Hydrate Gel
Recommended for Normal to Dry Skin Types
Botnia Hydrating Serum
Recommended for All Skin Types (except Dry Skin Types).
Note: Allow the skin to dry after applying the preferred gel or serum.
Antibacterial Support:
Face Reality Acne Med 2.5% (or the strength prescribed by your esthetician)
DO NOT SPOT TREAT. Use a dime to nickel-sized over the ENTIRE acne-prone area, avoiding the eye area. Never use a lotion or cream after applying your Acne Med.
READ HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY USE BENZOYL PEROXIDE & FACE REALITY ACNE MED
Internal Supplements for Clearing Acne:
-Unstick pores with HUM Nutrition OMG! Omega The Great
-Balance your microbiome and improve gut health to decrease breakouts with HUM Nutrition Skin Squad.
-Our skin is the biggest organ for detoxification. Support the process with HUM Nutrition Daily Cleanse.
IS DRYNESS AND BURNING NORMAL?
- If anything burns or stings your skin for over two minutes, please rinse it off and contact our estheticians on LiveChat.
- Mild dryness is normal while we clear you, but contact us if you experience extreme dryness, cracking, or peeling. Your skin should not be uncomfortable or painful. We have many tricks up our sleeves.
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!
