Fri, December 05, 2008

Weekly Regimen to Bring Out the Best in Your Skin

A weekly skin care regimen from Eminence Organics Skin Care

Many of us have a skin care routine that we've come to depend on, but others are still searching for that perfect balance of products and application to really get the most out of our skin’s beauty. With so many different products and so many options, it's hard to know what would be best for your skin's health.

Below is a weekly skin care routine which is recommended by the Eminence Organics skin care line, an award-winning product line that Indigo uses as a part of many of our skin services. This regimen is meant to replace what you would perform daily 2-3 times per week. We believe that a beauty regimen that starts with pure, natural products can end with beautiful glowing, ageless skin. Check out this suggested weekly skin care regimen to see what Eminence's skin care line can do for you.

How to Care for Your Skin

Your individual skin type needs individual care. Proper weekly care, combined with a healthy lifestyle will make your skin glow with youth and vitality. Follow these simple steps to beautiful skin.

Weekly Maintenance

One to three times per week replace either the morning or evening daily regime

Step 1: Cleanse

Select a cleanser suited to your skin type. Place a small amount of cleanser into your hands and emulsify with lukewarm water. Apply to the face in a circular motion, covering the entire face for 30 seconds. Remove from the skin while gently scrubbing with a damp face cloth or sponge and rinse thoroughly, alternating with warm and cold water. This action will remove dirt, pollution and impurities from the skin's surface and prepare it for the next step.

Step 2: Exfoliate

It is important to exfoliate your skin at least once or twice per week to help remove dead skin cells and dirt that can dull your complexion. To exfoliate, first cleanse the skin as in Step 1, then apply the exfoliant suited to your skin type and allow to dry for 5-10 minutes. Use a face cloth moistened with lukewarm water to gently scrub off the dried exfoliant mask using a circular motion while scrubbing. Rinse thoroughly with clear water and proceed to Step 3.

Step 3: Masque

Find a masque suited to your skin type or to the condition that you are treating. Emulsify a small amount of the masque in your hand with a few drops of water and apply evenly over the entire face and neck areas as well as the decollete, if desired. Allow the masque to dry for 5-10 minutes. Use a face cloth or sponge moistened with lukewarm water to gently scrub off the masque using a circular motion while scrubbing. Rinse thoroughly with clear water and proceed to Step 4.

Step 4: Tone

Apply one or two sprays of toner, suited to your skin type, over the entire face and leave on. Toners are important to balance the natural Ph of your skin and to infuse your skin with natural vitamins and minerals. Your skin will feel rejuvenated with each spray and you can enjoy the aromatherapy benefits of real fruits and herbs.

Step 5: Treat

Treat specific skin care concerns such as a lack of firmness, acne or rosacea, with an active serum. Although optional, once you experience the clarifying and age-defying benefits of this step you will want to continue to include this essential step in your regime. Apply the serum after the toner in a thin layer and leave on.

Step 6: Moisturize

Hydrate and soften the skin with a moisturizer suited to your skin type. Even oily skins need a light moisturizer to keep skin soft and supple. Apply a layer of moisturizer over the entire face and neck area and leave on. For a lighter application, emulsify a small amount of moisturizer in your hand with a few drops of water. For extra hydration, apply a thicker layer to dry areas.

Eye Care - Using a gentle tapping motion, apply a small amount of the Herbal Eye Contour Cream or the Wild Plum Eye Cream to the contour areas around the eyes, taking care not to tug the delicate skin around the eyes.

Step 7: Protect

Sun Care - Apply Sun Defense Minerals per instructions to finish and protect the skin.

Step 8: Body Care

Emulsify a small amount of body wash with warm water and apply in a circular motion to the body. Rinse thoroughly. Apply a layer or the sugar scrub to damp skin, preferably during the last part of the shower or bath. Massage in a circular motion on legs, hands, arms, elbows and any part of the body that needs smoothing. Rinse well with warm water and pat dry. Follow with a body lotion according to skin type, massage into the epidermis and leave on.

-Taken from the Eminence Organic Skin Care 2008 Brochure

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