Your 2020 Skincare regime and why it’s important.
Listen up tribe!
Most of us have our skincare routines down to a fine art, almost on auto pilot. Although as we get ever-busier, we trade some essentials of our regimen for a few more minutes of staying in bed in the morning. Exhausted, we also forgo important steps at night in favour of returning to said bed.
A survey by Simple Skincare found that only a pitiful number of us are practicing our regimen on the regular.
Only 37% of women are actively attempting to stick to a skincare routine
Did you know that the way you layer on your skincare products actually makes a difference?
I’m here to break it down and give you a handy cheat sheet guide on the best way to layer your skincare products, so that you’ll reap the best benefits from The Routine- with what I consider to be one or the easiest and most effective skin care ranges on the market. https://www.bodyographycosmetics.com.au
Why Does Your Face Routine Matter?
It’s not that your skincare items won’t work if you don’t layer them a certain way, but if you apply them in the correct order, you’ll get the maximum benefits and you’re much more likely to see results from your skincare products. And, anything worth doing is worth doing right. Right?
It’s important to consider the purpose of your products — why you’re using them in the first place — and give them time to sink into your skin and deliver those benefits.
For instance, if you apply a thick moisturiser or treatment before more concentrated treatments, it can create a barrier that doesn’t allow your skin to absorb serums or liquids as well.
*A general rule of thumb when layering products is to work from thin to thick. Meaning, apply those formulas with a thinner consistency first and follow it up with richer, creamier ones last.
Your AM routine
Step 1: Cleanser
As long as you’re splashing water on your face first thing in the morning, you might as well use a gentle cleanser too. This will help remove stuff like dirt, oil, and impurities that your skin can accumulate from your hair and pillowcase while you’re sleeping.
This creamy cleanser keeps skin feeling hydrated and fresh, and contains no drying detergent properties.
- Gentle formula
- Conditions & protects skin
- Removes makeup
- Formulated without parabens, gluten, sulfates, phthalates, & triclosan
Step 2: Toner
A lot of people skip this step because they think toners are too harsh for their skin. Bodyography Brightening and Balancing Toner gently cleans pores and prevents breakouts and blackheads while allowing your skin’s natural oils to shine.
- Removes dead skin cells
- Plumps, brightens, & protects skin
- Alcohol-free
- Formulated without parabens, gluten, sulfates, phthalates, & triclosan
Restore skin’s natural moisture and improve texture with the help of powerful Glycolic Acid.
Step 3: Serums and Spot Treatments
Now that your skin is all prepped and squeaky clean, it’s time to apply those thinner-consistency products such as serums or those made to address specific concerns like acne, wrinkles, rosacea, and hyperpigmentation.
Both serums and spot treatments are more highly concentrated formulas designed to deliver benefits deep into skin’s layers, so it’s best to apply them as close to your skin as possible so they can penetrate without being inhibited.
With serums and treatments, it’s also important to wait at least 5 minutes so they’ve had time to absorb into skin before applying anything else.
This serum is infused with hydrating, potassium-rich coconut milk and a radiance blend to stimulate circulation and oxygenation for brighter, more translucent skin. Excellent for dull, devitalized, aging skin.
Step 4: Eye Cream and/or Gel
These days, we have so many options!
Yes, there are actually eye products specific for daytime use to combat last night’s puffy eyes. And, you can layer eye products to get max benefits.
Apply an eye cream, wait a few minutes, then follow up with an eye cream for all that depuffing, anti-aging, moisturizing goodness.
A revolutionary treatment that delivers what it promises. This ultra-concentrated formula contains maximum levels of Haloxyl, the only patented ingredient scientifically proven to diminish puffiness and under eye dark circles caused by stress, fatigue, and even genetics.
This ultra-luxurious and powerful Eye Serum will lift, firm, and perfect the eye area like never before. RH-Polypeptide-7, a plant-derived ingredient, mimics peptides that help reduce fine lines and wrinkles that accumulate over time.
Pro tip: Eye cream isn’t just for your mom! It’s recommended that you start using eye cream as early as your 20’s since this is the age when people start seeing signs of aging in the form of crow’s feet and eye
wrinkles. Better to prevent than treat!
Step 5: Moisturizer
Hydrated and moisturized skin is essential to fight wrinkles and blemishes, and it supports skin healthy by reinforcing its protective barrier. This includes oily skin types!
When your skin senses it’s dry, it actually produces more oil which can make matters worse, so it’s important to maintain skin balance and hydration.
Bodyography AM/PM Moisturizer will help retain the moisture in your skin providing a supple elasticity with the help of powerful amino acids.
Bodyography AM/PM Moisturizer will help retain the moisture in your skin providing a supple elasticity with the help of powerful amino acids.
Your PM routine
Step 1: Cleanser
Now it’s time to remove all that lovely makeup and build-up from the day with a cleanser! This step is crucial to avoid skin irritations, blemishes, and even infections.
You can start with a make-up remover to dissolve makeup or cleanse twice with a lather-rinse-repeat approach to make sure you’re getting rid of all the day’s residue. *See product from step 1 of AM routine.
Our Cleansing and Soothing Wipes are a quick and easy way to remove makeup and cleanse and refresh your skin! Cucumber, Chamomile, Aloe, natural citrus, and antioxidants help protect and balance skin while Vitamin E and Glycerin replenish and hydrate.
Step 2: Exfoliator
This step is optional but highly recommended. To save time, you can combine this step with the aforementioned second cleanse.
*Use once or twice a week for a smoother, more radiant appearance.
Get all the benefits of a professional microdermabrasion treatment from the comfort of your home. Our incredible resurfacing and revitalizing Microdermabrasion Scrub utilizes naturally occurring mineral crystals from the Dead Sea. Vitamin A, Olive Oil, and Peppermint heal signs of aging while conditioning and soothing the skin.
Step 3: Toner
*See product from step 2 of AM routine.
Step 4: Serums, masks and Targeted Treatments
Let these wonderful formulas work their magic while you get your beauty rest- God knows I need it! Evenings are also the best time to apply products with exfoliating ingredients like retinol and glycolic acid since they can make skin sensitive during sun exposure.
For the same reason, this is also when you’ll want to apply any skin peels.
This intense, anti-aging Overnight Serum delivers a concentrated boost of collagen that works overnight to smooth fine lines and wrinkles. This Overnight Serum contains a high percentage of Bamboo and Pea Extract as well as Glucosamine HCI to fight off free radicals and prevent new wrinkles from forming while promoting skin renewal.
Formulated with age-defying antioxidant fruit and plant extracts, this remarkably active mask hydrates skin while improving texture and reducing dryness and fine lines. Antioxidants like Watermelon, Green Tea, and Apple Fruit Extract give your skin a healthy boost and a beautiful natural glow.
Give your skin increased firmness and tone, and an overall smoother appearance! Our elegant Night Treatment locks in moisture as it combats the appearance of pre-existing and future lines and wrinkles.
A luxurious formula and fragrance that nourish the skin while promoting collagen to improve skin’s quality and appearance over time.
The Holy Grail - EYE MASK
Some say skincare can’t do magic, I beg to differ. These pre-moistened eye patches contain a combination of ingredients that work together to strengthen, hydrate, tighten and overall improve skin’s texture in just 15-20 minutes. These individually wrapped, saturated sheet masks come in sets of 3 and make the perfect pre-event or post-event pick me up, giving you an instantly brighter, more youthful appearance. We love the portability of these masks, especially during long-haul travel—just apply, wait the allotted time, and discard when finished.
- Replenishes lost hydration & allows moisture to penetrate skin
- Citric acid promotes skin peeling & regrowth for stronger, more resilient skin
- Saxifrage Extract delivers antioxidant & pore-tightening properties & increases skin density
CHEAT SHEET
AM:
- Cleanse the skin with Daily Cleanser
- Spray Brightening & Balancing Toner directly onto skin or cotton pad and gently wipe over skin
- Apply Under Eye Therapy to dark circles
- Using your ring finger apply Eye Serum and pat gently around eye area
- Gently massage AM/PM Moisturizer to face, neck, and décolleté
PM:
- Cleanse the skin with Daily Cleanser.
- Exfoliate once or twice a week for a smoother, more radiant appearance.
- Spray Brightening & Balancing Toner directly onto skin or cotton pad and gently wipe over skin
- Apply Under Eye Therapy to dark circles
- Using your ring finger apply Eye Serum and pat gently around eye area
- Apply Overnight Serum to face and neck using light patting and circular motion
- Gently massage Night Treatment or AM/PM Moisturizer to face, neck, and décolleté