Skin Care Routine Instructions

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1. Cleanser

   ·         When to use: AM & PM and after exercise or swimming 

   ·         Order in Routine: Use 1st before toners, serums and moisturizers

   ·         How to use: Put a pea sized amount in your palm, mix with a bit of warm water and gently scrub face and eyes with hands.   Rinse off with warm water or a warm damp wash rag. Try not to use hot water, as that will dry out the skin, tepid temperature is best.  Pat dry. Tone, serum and moisturize. 

2. Toner

   ·         When to use: AM & PM and after exercise or swimming 

   ·         Order in Routine: Use 2nd, after cleansing & before serums and moisturizers

   ·         How to use: After cleansing your skin, spray toner on a cotton round and wipe face. Do not wash off, leave on and let dry a bit, then apply moisturizer.

3. Serum

   ·         When to Use: AM & PM or as directed by your esthetician

   ·         Order in Routine: Use 3rd After cleansing and Toning, before Moisturizer.

   ·         How to use: After cleansing and toning your skin, rub a very small amount into your face and neck and leave on. Follow with moisturizer and then sunscreen if you will be out doors.

4. Lotion/Cream

   ·         When to use: AM & PM and after exercise or swimming 

   ·         Order in Routine: Use 3rd if you’re not using serum, 4th if you are, after cleansing, toning and serum.

   ·         How to use: Apply desired amount on face, neck and chest and rub in.  Last step is Sunscreen if you’re outside.

5. Sunscreen

   ·         When to use: If you will be outdoors, or in front of a window (driving, working in front of windows, pilots) for more than 15 minutes, apply sunscreen daily.  If you will be mostly inside the whole day, skip it.  Sunscreen tends to clog pores, skip it if you’re not getting UV rays.

   ·         Order in Routine: Last.  Use after all other skin products.  Can be used on or under makeup, but definitely use after you wash, tone, serum and apply daily moisturizer.

   ·         How to use: Apply 30 SPF or higher if going to be in UV light.  Reapply every 20-30 minutes.  45+ SPF if you are fare skinned, burn easily, have had skin cancer, are going to be in a tropical place or are outside for long periods of time.

   Our products are formulated to be used AM & PM daily and a little goes a long way.  Please use these products as directed in your skin assessment for the best results.  It takes up to 40 days (the natural life cycle of the skin) for your skin to get used to a new routine, please be patient and use as directed.  Call/Text/ Email with any questions or concerns.  (503) 374-5662  j.reneeskin@yahoo.com