When pairing products ask yourself: "What is it that I would like to achieve and how does each product help me along the way to achieve this?"
There are five processes that are a MUST to achieve great results.
1. Cleansing- If the purpose of this isn't obvious, I don't know what to tell you!
2. Exfoliation- Exfoliation helps to slough off dead skin.
There are 3 types of exfoliation:
- Physical exfoliation- where by granular scrubs (such as sugar) is applied to the skin to physically buff the skin.
- Chemical Exfoliation- in which enzyme and acid based products are used to dissolve the protein bonds that exist between dead skin cells that allow for dead skin cell renewal.
- Mechanical Exfoliation- involves the use of a machine or device to exfoliate the skin.
3. Toning- It is important that you set the tone for your skin to receive any product.
4. Decongestion- This can be achieved with a product such as a mask to clear out and clean out your pores.
5. Decide on an "Active"- Now that you have "prepped" your skin. Decide on a product that contains the active ingredient that will tackle your main issue.
6. Moisturization- See reason number one! Choose a moisturizer that is meant for your skin type (oily, dry, combination etc.)