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You have inflamed, cystic acne
Let's address the inside first!Are you drinking enough water? Take your weight and divide by 2. That's about how many ounces of water you must drink to detoxify your skin, flush out bacteria and hydrate the dry areas.Cut back on caffeine and alcohol or cut it out completely. I know, this sounds terrible and impossible but caffeine and alcohol will cause inflammation, increased capillary activity and will dehydrate your skin to the point that toxins are unable to escape. Dairy and sugar play a huge role in boosting bacterial activity and can cause inflammation. Removing dairy and sugar alone can clear up the skin within a matter of weeks.How much meat do you eat and what kind are you eating? Regular consumption of red meat and pork can also aggravate the skin. Try cutting your red meat or pork intake to no more than twice a month. Always choose organic, grass fed, free range animal products that do not treat with hormones or antibiotics.Choose organic fruits and vegetables! Produce that has been treated with chemicals can be very toxic to all your organs, especially your skin.Stress, poor diet and menstrual cycles can also lower your immune system causing a rise in bacteria and will also cause breakouts. Product Recommendations All products selected here are amazing for addressing inflamed, acne prone skin! Of course, you can choose a few items to get you started and you can always add in extras like masks and eye creams. For a basic regimen, start with a good cleanser, exfoliant, moisturizer and sunscreen.In some categories, you will find more than one recommendation. Don't let this confuse you, we do this for many reasons:Your skin changes daily and sometimes having some variety in your regimen can be useful in attacking specific issues.Certain scents may not be appealing, so best to have a few scented variations to select from.There is not a one size fits all regimenLET'S BEGIN!!!Step 1 - CleansingStart with Societe Exfoliating CleanserSociete Exfoliating Cleanser- A concentrated triple Alpha-Hydroxy Acid (AHA) cleanser that accelerates the exfoliation of dead skin cells while helping skin to look healthier, younger, smoother and firmer.Strong anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory benefitsPerfect product for those needing additional daily exfoliationContains Australian Tee Tree Oil (purest on Earth)Apply a small amount and massage into face for about a minute and remove with a warm, wet cloth! You can also use our reusable Bamboo Cleansing Rounds to lower the impact of waste! Just add warm water to the pads and wipe over skin to remove oil!Alternate exfoliating cleanser with a cooling, foamy cleanser!Snow Fox Skincare - Cooling Foam CleanserSnow Fox Skincare - Cooling Foam Cleanser - Sometimes the AHA Exfoliating cleanser can be too aggressive with exfoliation and you'll need to give your skin a cooler, more calming approach to cleansing. Snow Fox's Cooling Foam Cleanser is a gentle foaming cleanser that brightens the skin while effectively removing dirt, bacterial debris, and makeup residue without stripping natural moisture levels. Foam-to cream texture, made with organic peppermint water for natural cooling. Apply evenly and work into skin for about 1 to 2 minutes before removing.You can also use Bamboo Cleansing Rounds to remove cleanser or a nice, warm cloth. Follow up with a Toner!You can choose from 2 different types of toners!Snow Fox Skincare Cucumber Recovery Tonic Snow Fox Skincare Cucumber Recovery Tonic- Full of botanical extracts and natural humectants, this tonic softens skin texture, maximizes the Cucumber serum potency and restores natural ph levels to regulate oil production and moisture retention. To follow up with a deeper cleanse, saturate a cotton pad or our reusable Bamboo Cleansing Rounds and wipe all over the skin.If you'd prefer something with less aromatherapy, then Conditioning Prep Solution is our next favorite pick!Conditioning Prep Solution also comes in a spritz so you can apply throughout the day over the top of makeup and moisturizer to give you a hydrating boost! OR apply to a cotton round or Bamboo Cleansing Rounds and wipe all over skin to get a thorough cleanse.NEXT UP......EXFOLIATION!!Did you know that as we age, our skin doesn't slough or shed as often. So we've got to do the work for our lazy, aging skin! Exfoliation softens and smooths out the texture of the skin and encourages fresh, new skin cells to grow! It also brightens the skin and can lighten up scarring over time.There are 2 ways that you can exfoliate. One is a mechanical exfoliation or a scrub. Another way you can exfoliate is with enzymes, alpha hydroxy acids or beta hydroxy acids that are generally delivered in a cream or serum.We have 2 exfoliants recommended to choose from!Teami Green Tea Face ScrubTeami Green Tea Face Scrub is a refreshing scrub with added antioxidants. It has a fresh, clean scent too! Apply a small amount with wet fingertips and work into the skin until it becomes frothy and the granules melt into the skin. Remove with warm, wet cloth! Use 2 to 3 times a week!For a more soothing approach, use a gentle enzyme treatment for night time, then we recommend Toma Healing Enzyme SerumToma Healing Enzyme Serum can be used on it's own or to compliment a scrub. Apply a thin layer after cleansing before bed time. We recommend using this enzyme at night and following up with the scrub first thing in the morning to slough off any excess dead skin. If you use the scrub/enzyme combination, do this twice a week. If you are using the enzyme without scrub, then do 3 times a week.Native Nectar's Resurface AHA Liquid ExfoliantNative Nectar's Resurface AHA Liquid Exfoliant gives you the results you want without the side effects of traditional peels. By increasing the rate of cell renewal, naturally occurring Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA's) from plant based sources gently break down the bonds of dead skin so that new, glowing skin can be revealed.To use: Place a small amount of fingertips and gently press onto clean face, neck and chest. Can be used A.M. or P.M. after cleansing and toning. Apply moisturizer over top. Moisturizers!!Tonifying Protective LotionTonifying Protective LotionA daily mattifying moisturizer that awakens the skin's natural barrier function to retain hydration and soothe inflamed and reactive skin. The unique complex provides botanical sterols to preserve moisture, plant extracts to control oil, and essential vitamins and minerals to calm inflammation. Does not contain any exfoliating ingredients.Apply even amount all over skin after cleansing.Societe Clarity Bac ComplexSociete Clarity Bac ComplexAn oil-free, lightweight cream that forms a dry, invisible barrier moments after application to seal in moisture and keep out harmful environmental elements such as pollution, dryness, and wind.Combats rough, inflamed, bumpy skin and reduces surface break-outsApply evenly after cleansing, avoiding eye area.Not recommended for anyone using Retin A or taking Accutane.Native Nectar Clear + Glow Complexion SerumNative Nectar Clear + Glow Complexion Serum is specially formulated to address acne breakouts and inflammatory skin conditions. This weightless oil formula is quick to absorb while nurturing and hydrating inflamed skin. Developed with healing botanical extracts, along with Salicylic Acid, to address acne prone skin concerns such as redness, dry skin, scars and active breakouts. Get visible results and radiant, clear skin with this plant powered serum!To use: Place a small amount of fingertips and gently press onto clean face, neck and chest. Can be used A.M. or P.M. after cleansing and toning.Great night time moisturizing treatments!Benjamin Soap Company Rosemary Aloe MoisturizerBenjamin Soap Company Rosemary Aloe Moisturizer - Made with organic coconut oil, apricot & sunflower oils, organic aloe vera, glycolic acid, shea butter, mango butter, seaweed extract, organic lemon, orange & green tea extracts, organic neem oil, rosemary leaf extract, beeswax & white willow bark. Directions: apply evenly to face & neck in an upward motion in the morning & evening.Societe Blemish Clarifying Complex Societe Blemish Clarifying Complex - A unique blend of ingredients designed specifically for problematic skin, this complex targets the key factors that contribute to a variety of challenging skin conditions. This unique serum combats both active acne, hormonal breakout, blackheads and is also a great daily exfoliator. Addresses bacteria, sebum production and inflammationDirections: Apply evenly to entire face at night, avoiding eyes.Mask treatments!Mask treatments assist in detoxification and absorbing excess oil like a sponge. Masks are great for healing inflamed breakouts or when your skin is feeling particularly oily. Teami Blends - Teami Detox MaskTeami Blends - Teami Detox Mask - Teami Blends set out to create the perfect detox mask to help eliminate blemishes, improve overall complexion and moisturize your skin from the inside out. Using 3 fresh main ingredients: Matcha Tea, Bentonite Clay and Lemon Grass, a perfect detox blend for all skin types.Apply evenly over skin, avoiding eye area. Leave on for 15 minutes and remove with warm cloth.Snow Fox Arctic Breeze Mask Snow Fox Arctic Breeze Mask is an all in one rescue that hydrates brightens, and soothes common skin irritations such as redness, enlarged pores, inflammation, breakouts, and after-sun fatigue.Keep these masks in the refrigerator!This mask calms and cools inflammation. Infuses nutrients and restores lipid barrier. Once you have removed the cloth mask, leave residue on your skin and apply moisturizer over top!Let's not forget those eyes!!!Toma Peptide Eye Cream Toma Peptide Eye Cream is THE cream for repairing and stimulating collagen growth and adding moisture to reduce the appearance of dark circles. This eye cream gives enough moisture to the eye area without causing puffiness.FOR PUFFY EYES WE RECOMMENDLIFTBRIGHT™ Crystal Eye-Light Serum Roller LIFTBRIGHT™ Crystal Eye-Light Serum Roller comes inside a Crystal Rose Quartz Ball tipped roller to roll away puffiness, lift sunken areas, instantly smooth fine lines and brighten up dark circles. This innovative new application and clean formulation merges the functionalities of traditional eye creams, crystal facial rollers & eyelid primers with instant results. DEPUFFS & SMOOTHS with Rose Quartz Crystal: Naturally cooling and provides a gentle, accurate massage for the eye area to relax facial tension and smooth out stress lines!Sunscreen protectionOur sunscreens do not contain any chemicals and have a smooth application leaving the skin soft and moisturized. Always use over the top of your moisturizer. Sunscreen Tip: Higher SPF's do not give you more protection. They just protect for a longer length of time. There is no difference between the strength of coverage in a 30 or a 50. The difference is that 50 will protect you for a longer length of time.MDSolar Sciences Mineral Tinted Cream SPF 30This tinted sunscreen blends into all shades of skin and is non comedogenic!MDSolar Mineral Cream SPF 50 - no tintLonger protection with an SPF 50 allows for more time in the sun without reapplying!
