"I'm still getting acne!"
Acne develops when the oily substance that lubricates your skin called sebum combines with dead skin cells to form plugged follicles. The pore you see on the surface of your skin is an opening to a canal called a follicle. When follicles are plugged, it causes whiteheads, blackheads and congested skin. It is when the sebum is blocked from doing what it needs to do, coming to the surface to lubricate the skin that it builds then colonises bacteria and, hey presto, there is the dreaded spot (or you may prefer to call them pimples!). The bacteria is anaerobic (no oxygen) which simply means it festers under the surface where it triggers inflammation and infection, resulting in more severe acne.
If you are unsure of where to start, these simple steps are a guide for morning and evening to help you achieve clearer skin.
STEP 1
When dealing with mild to acute acne and clogged blocked pores, it is essential to thoroughly remove the residue on the skin that is exuded through the night.
Active Cleanser
Dissolves skin debris, unclogs pores, clears blackheads, anti-inflammatory and a gentle exfoliant.
STEP 2
Ensuring the release of pore blocking cells, it is important to prepare your skin to allow superb absorption of the next step.
Super Clean
For open pores, blackheads, and problematic, leaving your skin super fresh and revitalised.
A secondary lotion starts the treatment process for mild to acute acne:
Problematic Skin Lotion
Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, diminishes redness and aids skin healing.
STEP 3
With a high concentration of active ingredients in a low molecular weight, our serums will absorb deeply targeting specific concerns.
Problematic Skin Serum
Antibacterial, soothes and calms redness/inflammation and reduces excess oiliness.
The Specialist Serum
Helps repair damaged skin, open pores, blemishes, acne and acne scarring, UV damage, hyperpigmentation and signs of skin ageing, lines, and wrinkles.
STEP 4
Enhance and Protect
Multi action non-comedogenic, protects, hydrates and locks in moisture to give your complexion a radiant tone and texture. SPF30.
STEP 1
Double cleanse to remove everything your skin has been subjected to whether you wear make-up or not, preparing your skin for the amazing benefits your night-time preparations can give you.
Gentle Cleanser and Eye Make-up
Remover
If heavy or light makeup is worn this is your first cleanse.
Active Cleanser
Double cleanse as this dissolves skin debris, unclogs pores, clears blackheads, is anti-inflammatory and a gentle exfoliant.
STEP 2
Ensure your skin is prepared for a night-time of skin renewal.
Super Clean
For open pores, blackheads, and problematic, leaving your skin super fresh and revitalised.
At this stage you may appreciate the benefits of using an exfoliating peel to help release surface tension and bacteria on the skin giving a deeper penetration.
Clarifying and Exfoliating Mask
Gentle exfoliation helps dislodge blocked pores, control oiliness and anti-bacterial. Ideally alternate days reducing to once a week.
Problematic Skin Lotion
Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, diminishes redness and aids skin healing.
STEP 3
The perfect time for the lightweight molecular structure of our serums that will work through the night when your skin is restoring and receptive, transforming and improving specific concerns.
Problematic Skin Serum
Antibacterial, soothes and calms redness/inflammation and reduces excess oiliness.
The Specialist Serum
Helps repair damaged skin, open pores, blemishes, acne and acne scarring, UV damage, hyperpigmentation and signs of skin ageing, lines, and wrinkles.
STEP 4
Now is the time to reinforce the efficacy of collagen and elastin and preserve your skin’s natural night-time renewal process.
Oxygenating Night Cream
Hydrates, softens, protects against free radicals.
OR
High Potency Collagen Night Cream
Replenishes and protects collagen biosynthesis.
Once you are into your routine and your skin is looking clearer and healthier, there may be other Regentiv preparations that you may wish to add.
