Are you ready to build one Eminence Organics Skincare routine but not sure where to start? To help you, we've rounded up the best of the best: these are the tried-and-true products that licensed estheticians and skincare enthusiasts (like you!) swear by. Keep scrolling for a day and night skincare routine that's suitable for all skin types and uses only our best-selling products.
Day Care Routine
Your morning skincare routine is all about preparation and protection: getting your skin in the right condition to face the day ahead. Here are five daily skin care steps to follow.
1. Clean
A thorough cleanse prepares your skin to absorb the ingredients for the rest of your routine. Skincare trainer from Eminence Organics Natalie Pergar advises: “You should always start with a cleaner. You can use a gel or milk depending on how dry your skin is and you want to do this morning and night. Very easy."
To get your morning routine off to a flying start, we recommend the Mangosteen Daily Resurfacing Cleanser. This milky cleansing gel uses lactic acid to gently dissolve dead surface cells and reveal the young, healthy cells underneath. The result is a fresh, radiant complexion without excessive stripping. The skin feels fresh and perfectly cleansed. Superficial deposits, impurities and blockages are removed and the complexion appears clear, smooth and radiant.
Alternatively, you can start your day with the Clear Skin Probiotic Cleanser. This is a clarifying cream gel cleanser that treats oily and problematic skin with cucumber and tea tree oil. Sweet almond milk and yogurt reduce the visible signs of problem skin and pimples without stripping the skin of its moisture.
Application tip: Test your water temperature
Hot water can irritate and dry out your skin; instead, cool things down with lukewarm water, which will keep your moisture barrier intact.
2nd tone
Many of us skip this step in our skincare routine. Why? We tend to associate toners with alcohol-based stripping astringents; However, today's formulas have evolved to deliver moisture and nutrients that even out skin tone and prime the skin. Natalie says, "Think of your cleanser and toner as a shampoo and conditioner for your skin… Remember to do both daily."
Try the Stone Crop Hydrating Mist – ideal for all skin types. This refreshing facial mist is enriched with stone fruit to promote hydration and leave skin looking smooth and revitalized. This toner is especially helpful for uneven skin types as it leaves skin looking perfectly clear, fresh and vibrant with a brightened glow.
Application tip: Apply to damp skin
According to Health Magazine: "Damp skin is ten times more permeable than dry skin." Apply a few squirts of toner or facial mist while your skin is still damp to reap all the benefits of skincare.
3. Treat
Natalie tells us, "After you've prepped the skin, it's time for any finishing products. We always like to do what is called a 'treatment' of your skin and this helps if you have something you want to minimize or reduce the appearance of.' Serums, concentrates and facial oils deliver active ingredients deep into the skin helping to correct concerns and protect the skin from damage caused by oxidative stress.
Three of our favorite treatments are the Citrus & Kale Potent C+E Serum, Strawberry Rhubarb Hyaluronic Serum, and Mangosteen Daily Resurfacing Concentrate.
Citrus & Kale Potent C+E Serum improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles with vitamin C, leafy greens and botanical ferulic acid. The powerful vitamin C in this serum is stabilized by botanically derived ferulic acid. This serum delivers antioxidants to brighten skin, improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and reduce the appearance of free radical damage.
Strawberry Rhubarb Hyaluronic Serum contains Strawberry and Salicylic Acid to gently exfoliate and brighten skin's texture while promoting hydration. The Mangosteen Daily Resurfacing Concentrate contains a Lactic Acid Complex and antioxidant-rich mangosteen to renew skin, tighten pores and provide protection from environmental stressors.
Application tip: Less is more
Serums, concentrates and facial oils are incredibly effective. All you need to do is apply three drops (oils and serums) or two pumps (concentrates) to get the full effect.
4. Moisturize
All skin types need a moisturizer (yes, even if your skin is oily or acne-prone!). Moisturizing is a crucial step in keeping your protective moisture barrier intact and helping to keep hydration and environmental stressors at bay. During the day, Natalie recommends using an SPF moisturizer, which offers extra UV protection from sun exposure.
For a balance of hydration and SPF protection, we recommend Bright Skin Moisturizer SPF 40. Apply this two-in-one moisturizer to protect your skin from the sun's rays while minimizing the appearance of dark spots.
Application tip: add water
For easier application, emulsify a small amount of moisturizer in your hand with a few drops of water.
5. Apply eye cream
Eye creams aren't just for your nightly routine. The right formula can work wonders by waking up tired eyes, protecting this delicate area and smoothing fine lines and wrinkles. Eye creams are best applied after serums and you only need a small amount for them to be effective, so try not to use them too often.
Our recommendations for a wide awake look? Hibiscus Ultra Lift Eye Cream and Neroli Age Corrective Eye Serum. This best-selling Advanced Instant Lift fX eye treatment quickly eliminates tired eyes, minimizes the appearance of dark circles and smoothes fine lines in under two minutes.
Neroli Age Corrective Eye Serum targets the appearance of under-eye wrinkles and crow's feet. A smoothing blend of coconut water and green apple fights fine lines and wrinkles while hydrating the delicate skin around the eyes.
Application tip: stay cool
Keep Hibiscus Ultra Lift Eye Cream in the fridge to enhance the soothing and cooling effects of the stainless steel rollerball. This adds an extra coolness to your eye cream application.
Skin care routine for the night
When your head hits the pillow, your skin goes into overdrive, repairing, regenerating, and rejuvenating while you sleep. That's why your nightly skincare routine is all about targeted treatments that address pesky skin issues and conditions.
1. Clean
Even if you go without makeup all day, it's important to wash your face morning and night. Washing at night helps remove impurities that have built up during the day and can clog pores, leading to dry, irritated skin and even breakouts. One of the best ways to get rid of buildup on your face is to do a double cleanse, starting with a cleansing oil or balm, followed by a second cleanser of your choice.
An ideal combination that we love is the Stone Crop Cleansing Oil and the Stone Crop Gel Wash. Enriched with moisturizing Stone Crop, Stone Crop Cleansing Oil gently removes impurities without damaging your skin's moisture barrier. Ideal for even the most sensitive skin, the Stone Crop Gel Wash washes away impurities without drying out the skin. The skin is perfectly cleansed without feeling dehydrated and superficial deposits and impurities are removed. We love Stone Crop Gel Wash for its ability to deep clean pores without irritation, leaving skin looking radiant and feeling soft and clean.
Application tip: Double cleaning
First, dissolve the makeup with a cleansing oil or balm. Then use an additional cleanser to remove dirt, dead skin, and grime. This two-step process removes both types of imperfections from your complexion.
2. Exfoliation
In addition to your regular cleansing, you should exfoliate a few times a week to promote healthy cell turnover and skin renewal. Daily exposure to environmental stressors can cause deposits on the skin's surface, making it appear dull, rough, and uneven. Regular exfoliation removes these deposits and prevents clogged pores and the development of fine lines and wrinkles.
Refine your skin with the Strawberry Rhubarb Dermafoliant. Achieve a bright and radiant looking complexion with our Strawberry Rhubarb Dermafoliant. Rice powder absorbs oil while lactic acid and salicylic acid remove dead skin cells. Just add water and watch this powder scrub transform into a luxurious paste that lifts away impurities, tightens pores and smoothes skin.
Application tip: Add a powder scrub to your cleanser
To save time, double your double cleaning. Add Strawberry Rhubarb Dermafoliant to Stone Crop Gel Wash to add physical and chemical exfoliation to your cleansing routine.
3. Mask
Masking a few times a week is one of the best ways to quickly see visible changes in your skin. Face masks deliver concentrated amounts of vitamins and nutrients to hydrate skin and treat a variety of skin concerns and conditions, from fine lines and wrinkles to blemishes and large pores. The treatment you choose depends on your skin type and the conditions you want to treat.
However, all skin types can benefit from the Eight Greens Phyto Masque – Hot. This stimulating treatment brings both warmth and moisture. Paprika stimulates blood flow to create rosy and glowing skin, and honey moisturizes for a smooth, youthful-looking complexion.
Application tip: double mask
Combine Eight Green's Phyto Masque – Hot with the soothing sensation of Calm Skin Arnica Masque. Apply Calm Skin Arnica Masque immediately after the first mask to deeply hydrate skin and soothe redness due to dryness.
4. Treat
The best time to pamper your skin with results-driven active ingredients and intensely nourishing ingredients is at night to optimize your skin's natural repair process. Whether you choose an oil, serum or concentrate, ingredients like our natural hydroquinone alternative, natural retinol alternative and Smart Collagen+ Complex can help restore skin's appearance overnight.
Some great treatment options include the Facial Recovery Oil or the Bamboo Firming Fluid. Let your skin benefit from the biodynamic ingredients in Facial Recovery Oil. Biodynamic methods improve quality and deliver pure and powerful active ingredients that contain even more vitamins, nutrients and active ingredients.
Bamboo Firming Fluid is a skin-plumping concentrate that gives you firmer-looking skin. The strengthening active ingredients from bamboo and coconut provide moisture and improve the appearance of skin elasticity.
Application tip: Let it absorb
Natalie recommends allowing your chosen treatment to sit fully (usually around five minutes) before moving on to the next step in your routine.
5. Night Cream
It might be tempting to use your day cream at night, but their formulas are very different. Nighttime moisturizers are much richer and designed to be absorbed while you sleep. In addition, they aim to repair damage done to the skin throughout the day. They replenish moisture, repair the skin's moisture barrier and address specific issues such as dark spots and the visible signs of aging.
In the evening, it's important to replenish your skin with night creams like our Monoi Age Corrective Night Cream For Face & Neck and Coconut Age Corrective Moisturizer. Luxurious Monoi Age Corrective Night Cream is enriched with Monoi, Argan, Evening Primrose, Jojoba and Grapeseed Oils to deeply hydrate and replenish skin moisture. It contains one Argan stem cell complex which makes the skin look firm and youthful.
The Coconut Age Corrective Moisturizer has a firming and plumping effect on the skin. With each application, you will feel your skin tighten and tighten instantly. Coconut, shea butter and grapeseed oil smooth the skin's appearance.
application tip: Lock your neck
Much like the eye area, the neck has thinner and more delicate skin than the face, making it more susceptible to the signs of aging. When applying your night cream, be sure to include your neck: start at the collarbone and work your way up to the chin in smooth upward motions for a natural face lift.
6. Eye Cream
Because the delicate skin around your eyes is a different texture than the skin elsewhere on your face, applying your regular night cream isn't enough. Eye creams are not only formulated for this sensitive area, but also contain active ingredients that target the specific issues they are prone to, including dark circles, crow's feet and puffiness. At night, choose a rich formula that will deeply hydrate and plump your skin while you sleep.
At night, we recommend a soothing cream specially formulated for the eye area, like our Lavender Age Corrective Night Eye Cream. This rich eye cream is formulated for nighttime renewal. In addition to lavender and evening primrose oil, it contains a Argan stem cell complex that firms the skin and smoothes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Application tip: be gentle
The skin around your eyes is extremely sensitive. Instead of rubbing your eye cream in, use your ring finger to gently pat it into the skin.
Check out our Lead Skin Care Trainer, Natalie Pergar, as she discusses these best organic skincare products, how to use them, and why you should use them. .
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This article was originally written in January 2019.