Peace Loves!
With some of us having time off during the holiday season, this is the perfect time for some R&R and a well-deserved at-home facial!
We all have different skin types so using the right products is essential. When it comes to maintaining well-balanced skin an at-home facial can do the trick when you’re in-between facials or if your skin needs a quick pick-me-up.
Before you get started, prepare to relax and unwind. Take 3 cleansing breaths, deep breath in and exhale. Light a candle, burn some sage, or diffuse Light as a Feather and pour yourself a glass of lemon water.
This routine can be done semi-weekly or weekly depending on your skin's needs.
Step 1: Cleanse. Remove any makeup and/or products. Your face should be refreshingly clean.
Step 2: Steam. If you have one, bring out your at-home steamer. You can also fill up your sink with hot water and throw a towel over your head. Steam for about 5 minutes.
Step 3: Lightly exfoliate. Exfoliating helps to remove dead skin cells and relieve your pores of oil and dirt.
Step 4: Mask. Applying a detoxifying or hydrating mask right after exfoliating will provide your skin with the appropriate treatment helping to balance your skin.
Step 5: Moisturize. Apply a serum and your favorite moisturizer.
While Skin Script happens to be my favorite for daily regimens, I love GlyMed for my semi-weekly routine. It is not that one company is better than the other. It is based on the way their product lines are designed. I use both lines at home and in my professional facial treatments.
Here are a few Glymed products to use for your at-home facial depending on your specific skin type and needs:
Exfoliate:
Oxygen deep pore cleanser is great for all skin types, exfoliates and provides a deep pore cleanse.
Ultra Hydrating Enzyme exfoliates and detoxifies skin as it boosts cellular renewal. Packed with hydrating botanicals and antioxidants it instantly moisturizes dehydrated skin.
Restorative Skin Clarifying Masque is best for oil prone skin. Lifts away dull layers and detoxifies the skin. Helps balance oil, clarify skin and reduce pore size. I love applying this to clients with oily skin. It reduces the oil while revealing a healthy refreshing radiance.
Mask:
Anti-Aging: Wrinkle prescription is amazing at hydrating, it also helps to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. This is part of my semi-weekly regimen
Normal/Dry/Sensitive/Acne/Anti-aging: CBD-Micro Silver Hydratherapy Masque is magical! It is super hydrating, healing and the micro silver helps reduce bacteria to combat acne. It’s definitely a must-have. In my personal regimen, I mix with the wrinkle prescription.
Oily/Acne: Skin Bliss Oil control contains citrus fruits extracts known for having astringent properties, and Lilac extract, both help to control oil production.
Serums:
Living Cell Clarifier is great for all skin types. If your goal is to reduce pigmentation, inflammation and promote healthy glowing skin this antioxidant-rich serum won’t disappoint. Replace your serum with this and thank me later.
Fulvic Elixir is nutrient-rich and packed with powerful antioxidants that reduce inflammation, promotes healing, and has anti-fungal, antibacterial, and antiviral properties. This is my personal favorite to help keep my eczema under control.
Finish by applying your daily moisturizer.
For my personal regimen I mix the Oxygen Deep Pore Cleanser and Ultra Hydrating Enzyme for my weekly exfoliation. I alternate between the two for my second weekly exfoliating treatment depending on what my skin needs. For my treatment masks I may alternate between the CBD Hydrating and Wrinkle Prescription masks or mix them together.
If you are unsure of you skin type or which product is best send me an email at info@love-balance.com with any questions or feel free to book a consultation.
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With gratitude,
Louise Long
The Reiki Esthetician
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