Skin has fundamental nutrient requirements to be in a state of optimal health and vitality. Co-existing with that, we each have personal experiences and fluctuations. Since skin is our largest organ, and the last to receive nutrients from the foods we eat, feeding it topically ensures it has all the vitamins, minerals, lipids, antioxidants and nutrients it needs to function and glow at its best.
We craft minimal, powerfully effective care that meets skin at the intersection where all skin is fundamentally the same and where individual needs arise. Here’s the 101 on choosing the right products, and creating a symbiotic and enjoyable routine for YOUR unique skin, now and through any season, or stage of life.
the not-so-basic basics
Cleanse, Hydrate, and Moisturize. These steps are the building blocks of skin care, essential to optimal skin health, and intrinsic to a daily self care practice. Our core essentials lay the foundation of vibrant, healthy skin with fundamental nutrients for all skin, all complexions. Use these daily to bring skin into balance and maintain thriving function.
CLEANSE
Cleanse skin without stripping, disrupting pH integrity, or compromising your skin's protective barrier with a gentle, thorough, nutrifying and strengthening cleanser like our FLOURISH Milky Enzyme Cleanser.
HYDRATE
Restore and maintain hydration, balance pH, regulate skin's innate moisture balance, refine pores, and supply skin with functional vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, while preparing skin for additional nutrient absorption with ELEMENTAL Advanced Hydration Essence.
MOISTURIZE
Nourish skin with nutrient-rich oils, butters and botanicals, seal in hydration and protect skin from the elements and moisture-loss with OMNI Moisture Creme.
individual needs + fluctuations
Consider incorporating additional skin care once your daily routine is established and your skin is in balance. Additional steps are meant to enhance skin health, and are more intuitive rather than being a part of daily care. With a solid foundation of skin health, exfoliants, masks and serums are better utilized by skin and more effective. Assess your skin daily for extra care your skin may be asking for.
EXFOLIATE
Some signs its time to exfoliate are dull complexion, noticeable flakiness or dry patches, clogged pores, rough skin, or slow skin renewal. Exfoliating skin periodically also helps it absorb and retain the nutrients from the rest of your routine. Gently smooth skin without dryness or abrasion with ANCIENT EARTH Dual Action micro Exfoliate.
MASK
Facial masking treats skin in a variety of ways. Extra hydration, exfoliation, removing excess oil, improving the appearance of pores, healing + repair, soothing inflammation, or infusing skin with supplemental vital nutrients. Enjoy some masking time with the mask that meets your skin’s needs, anytime it needs a little extra care.
TREATMENT OR SERUM
Our treatment oils and serums contain potent doses of vitamins, minerals, botanical extracts, fatty acids and antioxidants that fuel skin for specialized functions, like environmental protection, the formation of collagen + elasticity, reducing hyperpigmentation, blemish or irritation repair + prevention, and skin barrier strength. Add a treatment oil or serum to your ritual for specific goals or to add extra nutrients and moisture to your AM or PM moisturizer.
commit to consistency
Similar to healthy daily diet to nourish our bodies, consistency is vital for long-term skin health. Even of you have a specific skin goal in mind, or an inflammatory condition to tend to, beginning and balancing with the basics lays the foundation for skin that functions at its best.
Committing to caring for skin on a regular basis, and finding the rhythm that works for each of us is an individual process. If you have any questions about how to know what your skin is asking for, or what daily routine is best for you, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We’re here to help!
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