(Compiled with the help of our Team Excellence, including a medical dermatologist, esthetician, and chemist.)

To maintain healthy, attractive-looking skin, we recommend a simple, daily skin care routine. This routine consists of: 1) cleansing, 2) exfoliating (once every 2-4 days), 3) pH Balancing, 4) renewal (if you have fine lines or wrinkles), 5) moisturizing, and 6) repair.

1. CLEANSE
• Use a non-detergent, non-drying skin cleanser.
• Use cleansers with skin conditioners and a selection of botanicals that help to soothe the skin.
• Apply the cleanser to the hands, lather up slightly, then gently rub the skin in a circular motion, then rinse off thoroughly with water.
• To remove makeup around the eyes, apply cleanser directly to a tissue or face towel, then gently rub off.
• Avoid bar soaps, which lather up nicely, and are effective at lifting off debris, impurities, and the skin's natural oils, but at the expense of leaving the skin bone-dry, without any natural protection from the elements. Prolonged use of bar soaps can contribute to premature aging and wrinkling.
• Avoid cleansers containing alcohol, artificial colors, and artificial perfumes.

2. EXFOLIATE
• To polish off dead or dying skin cells and reveal fresh new cells underneath, an exfoliant or scrub should be applied every 2 to 4 days, depending your skin's sensitivity.
• Massage vigorously with fingertips, avoiding the eye area. Rinse thoroughly with water or a washcloth.
• Look for exfoliants containing moisturizers to counteract the temporary drying effect of exfoliating.
• Avoid exfoliants containing crushed nut shells, which have tiny sharp edges that can cause microscopic cuts in the skin's surface and capillaries.

3. BALANCE
• A good balancer or toner will sweep away traces of debris and cleanser,leave the skin refreshed and pH balanced, and all ready for moisturization.
• Use a toner that contains natural astringents to close the pores, without alcohol or harsh chemicals.
• Use a toner that contains a selection of natural herbal ingredients that will help soothe and condition the skin.
• Apply after cleansing or exfoliating and before moisturizer with hands or cotton pad. Allow to dry before applying moisturizer.
• Avoid toners containing alcohol, artificial scents, or artificial colors,which can cause irritation.

4. RENEW
• To reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, use a hydroxy acid product with a strength of around 5%.
• Before use, try on the inner arm or neck to see if redness or irritation occurs. If so, discontinue use.
• A slight burning or tingling sensation without redness or irritation is normal.
• Apply small amount to areas of face in need of special attention due to lack of smoothness or appearance of fine lines or wrinkles. Apply before moisturizer or wrinkle cream.

5. MOISTURE
• Use a high-quality moisturizer that contains emollients (to smooth the skin) and humectants (to retain moisture in the skin) without the excessive use of oils that can make the skin look and feel greasy.
• Use a moisturizer that concentrates on replacing the natural oils and moisture in the skin and promotes healthy, attractive-looking skin.
• Use a moisturizer that fits your skin type (dry, oily, or combination) and the weather (cold, dry weather requires a richer moisturizing formula).
• Some natural herbal ingredients in moisturizers can contribute to the skin's smoothness and softness.
• Moisturizers containing liposomes that prolong the effects of moisturizing can be more effective.

6. REPAIR
• Also known as an eye cream, night cream, wrinkle cream, this is a richer, heavier moisturizer. It is usually used at night because it has an oilier look and feel, but can also be used in areas in need of special attention during the day.
• Use a repair cream that does not rely strictly on oils for its moisturizing effects.
• Pat cream around the areas of the eyes, mouth, and neck which are susceptible to lines and wrinkles. When applying, avoid pulling the delicate skin around these areas, as this can lead stretching and wrinkling.
• Certain natural herbal ingredients in repair creams can enhance their effectiveness.

Our free Skin Type Self-Analysis, is the easiest way to find out whether your skin is dry, oily, or a combination of dry and oily.