The Face Collection
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Every creation needs a solid foundation.
2-step morning routine
Step 1: Cream Cleanser
Take 2-3 pumps of the cream cleanser and massage into your skin. Ideally you want 20-30 seconds of massaging as with your night time routine, but hey, most of us hit snooze more than we should in the morning, so even a 5 second cleanse is worth it. Rinse with warm water and PAT your skin dry.
Take 2-3 pumps of moisturiser and massage into your skin, including your eye area. Don’t forget your neck.
ALSO – WEAR SUNSCREEN! 50+, every day. No exceptions.
Apply make up next, if wearing.
The 3-step evening foundation routine:
Step One: Oil cleanser
How to Use:
Pump out 2-3 pumps into the palm of your hand and then gently massage all over your DRY face for a good 20-30 seconds. Ensure you include your eyes and lips if you had make-up on these areas. Then rinse well with warm water. Move on to step 2 without drying your face.
The oil emulsifies when water is added, giving a creamy texture that is easily rinsed away. You should not experience any sensitivity, nor be left with stripped skin, but your make-up and sunscreen will be effectively removed.
Step Two: Cream cleanser
From a product perspective, you want a product that is gentle. This includes the choices of surfactants and emulsifiers, but also other ingredients that can hydrate and sooth your skin when you apply water – which can actually be irritating in itself for some skin. You also do not want any ingredients that can irritate your skin – so stay well away from any fragrances. You also want to avoid using any ‘tools’ – no cleansing bushes or wipes. Just use your hands. The other mistake is when you dry your face after cleansing. Choose a soft towel – bamboo is a wonderful choice – and just PAT your skin; don’t rub. Leave your skin slightly damp and apply your next product straight away. This is a key step. I am not kidding. Over drying your skin can perpetuate irritation and by leaving your skin damp, you are giving your next products a sneaky advantage!
How to use:
With our gentle facial cream cleanser, place 2-3 pumps of product into the palm of your hand and massage onto your DAMP face. Massage for a good 20-30 seconds, rinse off with warm water and then PAT your face dry.
There are LOTS of moisturisers you can choose from. Seriously, it is a mine field of options. Companies advertising moisturisers for young skin, old skin, acne prone skin, sensitive skin, male skin and the one I love the most – the ‘anti-aging’ moisturiser (moisturising your skin, regardless of the product, helps prevent premature aging!). A lot of the skin care world is full of marketing BS. That’s why SBK has chosen to keep it simple.
The SBK moisturiser is a great all rounder. Fine for ALL skin types, all ages and all genders – but particularly great for anyone with sensitive skin. It may not be your preferred colour or texture though, which is totally fine! Skin care is as much about preference as with need.
How to use:
After applying any serums – if using – massage 2-3 pumps of moisturiser into your face, ensuring to also include your eye area.
Follow on with a sunscreen in the morning and consider following on with a night balm at night.