Why 7 steps ?
Skin, particularly facial skin requires the following to keep it healthy and
glowing – deep cleansing, exfoliation, face masks, toners and moisturisers.
Layering the ‘cleansing-toning-and-moisturising’ skincare regime has been
the secret of beauty aficionados world over. Even ancient legendary beauty
queens like Cleopatra used the layering technique to look beautiful and flawless day after day.
Beginning with deep cleansing, our 7 Step Skincare Secret will take you through cleansing, exfoliating, masking, toning, misting and moisturising.
The seven steps will take care of every need of your skin. A skin that is thus tended to regularly is guaranteed to radiate with a glow that you have been dreaming of for long.
Are The 7 Steps To Be Followed Everyday ?
Seven steps sounds daunting, we know. You don’t have to follow all of them
everyday. Whats important is that you understand the purpose of each step.
You can then choose the steps depending on your personal skin concerns and needs.
You may follow the entire 7 step ritual once a week, but it makes a lot of sense to keep the kit handy at all times.
However, deep cleansing and moisturising are two steps that you must follow every single day, morning and evening.
Deep Cleansing
Why Deep Cleansing ?
Our skin is exposed to the environment and our lifestyle 24/7. The outermost layer of the skin has tiny pores that are minutely open that let out sebum and sweat produced by the body. External pollutants like dust and grime settle on the skin on a daily basis and some of it gets stuck in the pores, making it difficult to remove with just plain water.
Sunscreen and makeup have become essentials in today’s times and they
leave behind traces of them even after a face wash. A small amount of the
topical applications stubbornly sticks to the skin even after using makeup
removers.
Only deep cleansing can address the above issues, because pores can get
clogged by stale sebum, dirt and makeup. This can breed microbes, causing
inflammation.
So, what is Deep Cleansing ?
Deep cleansing is double cleansing that will efficiently remove all traces of
sebum, dirt and makeup from the skin, giving it a clean, fresh look. Deep cleansing starts with oil cleansing, followed by foam cleansing.
Step 1 : Oil Cleansing
Why Oil Cleansing ?
The oil/sebum produced by the body must be expelled out. While most of it
does, some oil gets left behind. Remember what you learnt in school, oil and water do not mix ? Only oil can remove oil. Water and soap cleansing alone cannot draw out the stale oils.
We have three oil cleansers formulated for different types of skins. Pick the
one that suits your skin type and you are on your way to a radiant skin.
Step 2 : Foam Cleansing
Why Foam Cleansing ?
Some amount of oils and makeup still linger on our skin even after the initial cleansing. Foaming cleansers are many, but it is important to choose a gentle, chemical-free cleanser to remove traces of the leftovers. Our foaming cleansers contain sulphate free soap which gently removes all leftovers without disturbing the skin’s oil balance.
We have two foam cleansers formulated for different types of skin. Pick the
one that suits your skin type and experience soft, supple skin.
Step 3 : Exfoliation (gentle)
Why Exfoliation ?
Because skin cells have an expiry period at the end of which they have to be shed. New skin cells wait beneath the top layer to surface and make your skin glow !
Ageing slows down skin renewal and shedding process. It’s mandatory to keep skin moisturised and use a sunscreen. But, sweat combined with skincare products can make dead skin cells stick to the stratum corneum, and fail to fall off. Enter exfoliators !
Exfoliation must be done gently and should not irritate or bruise skin.
Choose exfoliators with natural ingredients. Our Glow Cleansing Grains
have been formulated to be used every day. Alternatively, you can use them
thrice a week. Either way, be assured of clearer and brighter skin with regular use. You will see results on the very first use.
Step 4 : Face Masks
Why Face Masks ?
Face masks and packs are an essential part of effective skincare. They give
an instant boost to skin health. But their chief function is to tighten pores and firm up the skin. They also unclog pores by drawing out the impurities in the pores.
Face masks/packs are most often fortified with calming or soothing essential oils which help in elevating moods. The entire process of applying the pack, letting it dry on your skin and removing it thereafter ensures better blood circulation and the resultant glowing skin. Isn’t it also therapeutic ?
Make face packs and masks a regular part of your skincare regime. They
also work wonderfully just before an important event when you have to look your best.
We have a selection of face masks, choose one that suits your skin. Consult
our beauty therapists if you are in doubt.
Step 5 : Toners
Why Toners ?
Toners are often overlooked, but they are an important tool in the skincare of oily and acne-prone skin. Pores that open up during the deep cleansing
process need to be closed. Toners do exactly that. Toners are meant to
1)Remove remnant oils, makeup and dirt
2) Close pores.
3) Balance skin’s pH level and calm the skin.
4) Add a layer of protection by closing the pores.
5) Prepare skin for serums/moisturisers that follow.
Those with dry skin can skip this step.
Our Clarifying Toner has been extremely helpful for people battling with
oily skin and acne related issues.
Step 6 : Face Mists
Why Face Mist ?
Why face mist, is a question we are asked very often. Face mists are
underrated in the world of skincare. They are not just bottled, scented
water. Carefully formulated face mists provide many skin benefits. They
are usually fortified with antioxidants and skin hydrating nutrients.
Face mists are both, summer and winter essentials. Carry one with you
always.
Face mists provide hydration to the top layer of the skin, without
clogging pores. They plump the skin cells up and impart radiance. They
keep skin feeling fresh and dewy. Most useful in air-conditioned spaces.
Handy in flights when skin loses hydration and gets dry due to cabin
pressure changes. Brighten and revitalise dull skin. Help set makeup.
Our Youth Elixir is the perfect face mist with the goodness of all natural
ingredients.
Step 7 : Moisturising
Why Moisturising ?
Because our face secretes oil all the time. This is fresh oil, but some stale
oil is always lurking underneath it. Now, every time we clean our face,
we remove the good and the bad oils, we cant separate them. That leaves our skin asking for external hydration.
As we age, skin loses its ability to retain moisture, resulting in drier, duller skin, exposing it to wrinkles. Good moisturisers seal in moisture, smooth and repair skin and note this – attract moisture to the skin.
Our range of moisturisers provides one for each skin type. Consult our
beauty therapists to help you choose the right one.
So, we have let you in on our 7 step skincare ritual. We often refer to it as skin food because the 7 step ritual feeds and nourishes skin like nothing else.