The skin changes on a daily and monthly cycle. It also changes progressively as we age.
is holistic and flexible daily regimen that adapts to such changes and subdue problems.
Our hormones undergo cyclical changes, from day to night. For women, they also change monthly as per menstrual cycle, and during pregnancy. These hormonal changes have a big impact on our skin condition.
The sex hormones, estrogen and progesterone, regulate our pore's oil production. Excessive oil production clogs pores, breeds bacteria and causes acne. Inadequate oil production resolves acne but causes dryness.
Fluctuations in estrogen can sensitivity to UV and increase melasma risk, and is commonly experienced during or post pregnancy.
Estrogen improves skin thickness our body's collagen, whereas cortisol, the stress hormone reduces it to cause skin to weaken and sag. As women age and during menopause, estrogen is reduced.
It's important to have a skincare that targets all aspects of melasma, acne and sag, and to adjust it to our cyclical and progressive changes.
Twice a day in AM and PM.
Cleansing is often the first step to any regimen. Our Brightening Phytate Foam Cleanser is a gentle, SLS-free cleanser that uses a plant based chelator, Sodium Phytate to help remove impurities and grime. Sodium Phytate is also an effective skin lightener in above concentrations of 0.5% (we use 1.0%). Panthenol leaves the skin moisturised and not overly dry. Naturally scented with German Chamomile, Pine and Mint essential oil.
Massage 1-2 pumps of foam onto face, allowing foam to lift impurities and oil. Rinse thoroughly. Repeat if wearing make-up to double cleanse.
Whilst many skip this step, the addition of a clarifying and hydrating step can significantly improve skin condition. Users experience deeper and longer moisturization, and feel that their skin has strengthened after 2 weeks when using essence versus moisturiser alone.
The Perfecting Skin Essence-Spray is a powerful hybrid of a toner and serum. It uses botanical AHAs that penetrate deep into the pores to brighten, hydrate and plump the skin. AHAs in combination with biosulfur are effective in combating bacteria. Niacinamidebrightens the skin and regulates oil production. Witch Hazel is used to soothe the skin and reduce inflammation.
When skin is excessively oil and acne-prone, heavily mist (2-3 sprays) Perfecting Skin Essence and massage into skin to finish the regime. When skin is normal or dry, lighty mist (1-2 sprays) and massage into skin before proceeding to Step 3.
At the core of Enzyme Rescue's technology are stabilised fruit enzymes, Papain and Bromelain, that digest damaged protein to release 'new' amino acids to nourish and repair skin collagen. Papain and Bromelain work in synergy with one another and give superior results than using one enzyme alone. Removal of damaged protein also prepares the skin to uptake bioactives.
Enzyme Rescue also contains Vitamin C and Vitamin Eto protect the skin from oxidative damage, and Hyaluronic Acidto moisturise the skin. Spread evenly onto face in the morning after applying Perfecting Skin Essence.
Brightening Angelica uses three different actives that target different parts of the melanin production pathyway to reduce melasma and even skin tone.
Angelica Extract reduces the amount of tyrosinase present in melanocytes, whereeas Arbutin stops tyrosinase from producing melanin. Niacinamidestops the trasnfer of melanin from melanocyte (lower skin cell) to keratinocytes (upper skin cells).
Brightening Angelica also contains Vitamin C to protect the skin from oxidative damage, and Hyaluronic Acidto moisturise the skin. Spread evenly onto face in the night after applying Perfecting Skin Essence.
