Part 1: Are you over cleansing?

Part 1: Are you over cleansing?

In a 4 part Cleansing Series, I will be taking a deeper dive into cleansing.  A step often overshadowed by treatments and moisturizers though finding the right cleansing protocol can make all the difference.

This first article covers frequency of cleansing.

Personally I’m a fan of once a day though I find people prefer the practice of twice a day. I believe most skin types could benefit from less cleansing or at least minimal approaches, especially if you don’t produce that much oil naturally or are really sensitive.

The goal with the once a day approach is to give your natural oils time to replenish the lipid layer. Limiting disruption of the biome and allowing the skin to regulate on its own. While also leaving room daily to perform a deep yet gentle cleanse to remove anything applied like sunscreen, makeup plus pollution and external debris.

To experiment with once a day cleansing, mornings are often the best to skip traditional cleansing since you likely have no makeup or sunscreen on.
Giving yourself about 30 days to see how your skin feels. Adjusting based on what feels good and I always recommend trusting your intuition as you know your skin better than anyone.

To start simply rinse the skin with warm water and use a soft damp cloth to gently remove any debris.

 

(Optional) Since water has a pH of 7, I like adding the Rose and Tulsi Radiance Elixir, the Fresh Complexion Clarifying Elixir or one of our seasonal hydramists which are around 5-5.5 pH which is a common sweet spot for the skin. Though many hydrosols could work.

I’m a strong believer in incorporating acidic products to help balance the acid mantle which can uplift our biome function to better ward off against things like breakouts or reactions from sensitivity.

Then follow up with a hydrating moisturizer like our Ambient Moisture Liquid.

If you're combination or dry and need extra nourishment complete the ritual with your favorite facial oil and/or balm depending on your skin care preferences. 

In the next article we'll discuss different cleansing options that elaborate on how cleansers interact with the skin.

~Carolyn, owner & maker

Rose & Rama Tulsi Radiance Elixir

Rose & Rama Tulsi Radiance Elixir

A serum in a mist form to brighten, calm redness, and soften texture. Wild-gathered using forest regenerative practices; reishi, chaga, and shiitake mushrooms lend a wide range of powerful phytonutrients for a radiant complexion. Housed in aromatic hydrosols of centifolia and alba roses along with tulsi to revitalize the skin and uplift the heart. Abundant in beta-glucans, antioxidants, niacinamide (vitamin B3), and pantothenic acid/panthenol (vitamin B5) which collectively hydrate, reduce redness, promote collagen synthesis, brighten discoloration, and support the skin’s natural barrier function. Further elevated with bio-fermented resveratrol and powerful whole-plant extracts to recover from UV damage, pollutants, and other environmental stressors. Includes our Botanical Enrichment Method with advanced, potent extractions and encapsulation for optimal bioavailability & efficacy. Scent: Subtle and delicate, akin to spiced pears. Contains distilled plant waters of rose & tulsi. No added essential oils.Skin Types: Most except highly sensitive. Adds vibrancy and supports environmental damage recovery for maturing skin.Texture: Mid-weight mist (finer spray with the full-size option) that leaves a noticeable layer of humectants that will absorb slowly as part of the liposomal formulation. Applying follow-up steps like a moisturizer and/or oil will increase absorption time. Due to the rich polysaccharides & phospholipids, you may notice some separation, a gentle shake will disperse the formula evenly. Elevated Formula - Improved bioavailability with liposomal botanical extracts. Also added chaga and snow mushroom to the overall mushroom complex.

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Fresh Complexion Clarifying Elixir

Fresh Complexion Clarifying Elixir

A serum in a refreshing mist targets pores to limit build-up with the help of herbal allies meadowsweet, willow bark, and witch hazel. Emollient roots and aloe infuse hydration and soothe irritation. While licorice brightens and green tea protects against oxidative damage. This whole-plant formula increases circulation to help break up stagnation to revive and clarify the skin. The beneficial herbal extracts are housed in an uplifting hydrosol medley of spearmint & lemon thyme. Includes our Botanical Enrichment Method with advanced, potent extractions and encapsulation for optimal bioavailability & efficacy. Scent: A fresh bundle of herbs and a hint of earthy roots. Contains distilled plant waters from hydrosols of spearmint & lemon thyme. No added essential oils.Skin Types: Breakout-prone, dehydrated skin that has excess to adequate oil production. Suitable for most, including mildly sensitive.Texture: Mid-weight mist that leaves a noticeable layer of humectants that will absorb slowly as part of the liposomal formulation. Applying follow-up steps like a moisturizer and/or oil will increase absorption time. Due to the rich polysaccharides & phospholipids, you may notice some separation, a gentle shake will disperse the formula evenly. Elevated Formula - Now with Spearmint, Lemon Thyme & Witch Hazel hydrosols. Improved bio-availability with liposomal botanical extracts and added Green Tea.

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