The PERFECT Skin Regimen is here
In 20 years of esthetics, I have tried most things, shy of Lasers. Acne, “broken” capillaries, redness, dryness, oiliness, breakouts, large pores, blackheads, whiteheads, wrinkles, collagen + elastin loss, melasma, sagging eyelids, bumps-I have had and helped all of these, just on my own skin; not to mention the many other skins I have worked with and their manifestations. I have also made my own symptoms worse with some of the advice taught in the esthetics field in those early years.
As any one with skin knows-it can be a journey!!
Two decades in, I have found what I would call the PERFECT REGIMEN.
A regimen that will give results without causing any damage and offers support bilaterally, for skin and body. If our body is healthy, our skin is healthier and the state of our skin can impact our overall health.
This perfect regimen will:
Maintain a healthy microbiome
Support natural skin moisture balance
Cause no harm (bye bye no pain. no gain)
Prevent wrinkling and collagen loss while also rebuilding it
Treat and prevent pigmentation issues
Treat overall skin health versus just a specific symptom
Bye bye blackheads and congestion
Hello Glow
Before I share the gold…
This is in addition to a healthy lifestyle-with a holistic point of view for how we can best tend to ourselves, we mustn’t just look at the outer appearance, buff it, add some cremes that should honestly have warning labels and think we are best supporting our body, mind and spirit. We want to be both living in a way we enjoy, while tending to our longterm health with lifestyle. That is another beautiful topic in another journal. This is all about the topical gold…here it is.
I will share several tiers because often, starting full out can be overwhelming or not fit a certain need based on time available, finances, etc.
The perfect regimen isn’t rigid, it is a spectrum
You can honestly just stick with Tier 1 for life, but you may have some things to work more deeply on or want even more dramatic results. If so, then you can head to higher tiers, and back again! It is a spectrum that works together and you will not lose results by simplifying.
Tier 1-Get started and see results
Optional to use face at night and shield in the daytime for added sun protection (both at computers and outdoors)
Tier 2-Basic + thorough (most recommended)
Optional to use face at night and shield in the daytime for added sun protection (both at computers and outdoors)
Lymphatic brushing daily 1-2 x 3-15 minutes per day
Tier 3-Advanced
Optional to be replaced with an herbal Laurel mask in the AM
Optional to use face at night and shield in the daytime for added sun protection (both at computers and outdoors)
Optional/as needed Laurel Balm
Tip: Night balm is mega hydrating and reparative and you can use this more often as you see results from oneskin or in certain seasons
A Balm can also replace oneskin at night as desired for change
Lymphatic brushing daily 1-2 x 3-15 minutes per day
And there it is. A 2-6 step regimen that will change not only your skin, but your overall health.
To learn more about how and why, keep reading.
Laurel Cleansers are the most skin friendly cleansers I have found on the market. Nothing else actually lives up to its description. These cleansers do require removal with a warm cloth. I find a lot of people fight against this-but I want to emphasize that you can take 2 minutes for yourself and the other cleansers are just not helping you out, they are typically making things worse from go.
Laurel Elixirs offer cooling, hydration, calming, aromatherapy and higher product absorption for products applied after. A step that may seem unnecessary, but has a big change-my clients never let theirs run out after trying them.
Laurel Compounds A first-of-its-kind category, Laurel Skin Compounds are herbalist-created skin supplements; carefully formulated to replace lab-made synthetic options with a whole-plant alternative. Used by the drop to complement our Hydrating Elixirs, each concentrated plant medicine blend targets specific skin concerns and supports symptoms of imbalance as they arise, allowing for even more customization in your Laurel Skin Ritual.
OneSkin Face A non-hormonal peptide that reverses aging-literally. I wish they were able to package it in a Laurel oil base (maybe one day!) but this is the only moisturizer outside of an oil I would use. All ingredients are low toxin which is very unusual for an active based product. It absorbs immediately and gets to work on a cellular level improving overall skin health.
OneSkin Shield offers the powerful peptide in a non-nano mineral sunscreen with no white cast that gives you enviable glow. A literal dream. I don’t use makeup- I use this in the daytime only.
Laurel Balms Are the yummiest-IYNYK.Night balm can bring back the driest skin (when used with an Elixir) while recovery balm is akin to medicine if you have dryness +inflammation.
Laurel Masks are a slow beauty staple. I do these while I am making drip coffee, walking around cleaning, or in the shower. They require some attentiveness as you need to keep them moist with water to maintain activity and can leave on up to 20 minutes for professional facial results. I like a luxury lesson in slowing down that makes me look + feel beautiful personally. :)
Lymphatic Brushing is the ultimate game changer in this regimen. Move fluid to sculpt, improve immunity, reduce inflammation and pain, clear all forms of acne and so much more.
Each step has options for which is best for you at that time. Please connect with me for guidance.
XXOO
With love,
Karena