The Best Skin Care Routine For Dry Skin On The Face

• Skin Care & Beauty

by: Thea Christie, November 17, 2020Updated on November 20, 2020

Do you experience dry, scaly skin that often becomes tight, flaky and itchy? No matter how much moisturizer you slather onto your face, you never seem to get relief? It’s a common experience, but this doesn’t make dry skin on the face any less uncomfortable or embarrassing. Luckily, there are plenty of ways you can deal with this – we’ve come up with a skin care routine for dry skin that will clear away dead skin and replenish loss of moisture so that you can feel confident and radiant again.

6 Dry Skin Symptoms You May Notice

Take a glance at the following symptoms to identify if you have dry skin:

• The skin on your face and body feels very tight after showering, swimming or contact with water
• Generally, your skin has a rough, sandpaper texture
• The skin around your lips or on your face is flaking or scaly
• Fine lines or cracks are developing
• You experience dryness that’s painful, itchy, or scaly
• Deep cracks form on your skin

How To Get Rid Of Dry Skin

Dry skin can be exacerbated by external factors like hormones, environmental stress and seasonal changes. Here are some easy ways to keep dry skin soft and supple.

1. Moisturize

Moisturizers are a no-brainer for dry skin care. Oil-based ointments, creams and lotions that are rich in essential fatty acids (EFAs) compensate for dry skin’s lack of oil and lipids. They lubricate the skin’s surface as well as fortify the skin’s moisture barrier to replenish and seal in much-needed moisture.

“When choosing moisturizer for dry skin, aim for a heavier moisturizer and look for ingredients like hyaluronic acid … ” explains Dr Hooman Khorasani, Dermatologic and Cosmetic Surgeon. “These are known to keep skin hydrated. Other ingredients to look for might be shea butter and lactic acid, which provide hydration and exfoliation.”

Pro Tip: Apply moisturizer while your skin is still slightly damp to lock in extra hydration.

2. Watch Your Water Temperature

Extreme temperatures exacerbate an already dry complexion by stripping the skin of essential oils. Joshua Zeichner, M.D., tells SELF: “The water in your shower should be the temperature of what you would imagine a heated pool to be – approximately 84 degrees F.” If hot showers are non-negotiable, limit them to no more than 10 minutes to keep dry skin protected.

3. Use Gentle Ingredients

Like extreme temperatures, harsh cosmetic ingredients can impact the skin’s moisture barrier, causing dryness and irritation. To protect your skin, avoid products that include chemical ingredients like parabens, petrolatum, mineral oils, propylene glycol or sodium lauryl sulfate.

4. Protect Your Skin In Winter

Dry winter air also adds to skin dryness. During winter months, there is less moisture in the air, which causes the moisture in your skin to evaporate more quickly. To compensate, Harvard Health recommends using a humidifier and setting it to around 60%, which is sufficient to replenish lost moisture in your skin’s top layer.

5. Adjust Your Diet

You can enhance your skin’s ability to retain moisture by adding healthy fats to your diet. Omega-3 and omega-6 oils support skin health by fighting inflammation and bolstering the skin’s moisture barrier. Foods rich in healthy fats include salmon, flaxseed, walnuts and sunflower seeds.

Now that you know how to treat your dry skin, you can also consider a number of gentle products helpful for relieving dry skin on the face. One of the best ways to tackle it is by tailoring your skin care routine to include moisture-rich products that replenish and repair. We recommend the following routine to heal and soothe dry skin so that you can feel back to your normal self.

Dealing With Dry Skin On The Face? Your 5-Step Routine

If flaky skin is cramping your style, smooth things over day to night with these Eminence Organics solutions.

1. Cleanse

Lathering up with harsh soaps or strong fragrances can exacerbate dry skin. There’s also a chance that the foaming cleanser you’re using is stripping your skin of its natural oils. Instead, use a rich balm or oil.

As a first cleansing step, purify your dry skin with a gentle, oil-based cleanser. Eminence Organics Product Support Representative Alicia Hawthorne recommends Wildflower Cleansing Balm. Formulated with poppy seed oil and elderflower, this balm replenishes moisture and relieves redness. But don’t over do it and use an exfoliator every day.

2. Exfoliate (Weekly)

Alicia encourages exfoliating dry skin weekly to “take care of any flakiness!”. For this type of complexion, a gentle exfoliant like Strawberry Rhubarb Dermafoliant is your best bet. Containing lactic acid, rice and chickpea flour, this physical and chemical exfoliant clears dead skin cells and smooths rough, dry skin. The presence of salicylic acid gently exfoliates and removes impurities to brighten the skin’s appearance and shrink the appearance of pores.

Product Picks

Wildflower Cleansing Balm

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Strawberry Rhubarb Dermafoliant

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3. Tone

A toner is needed to balance your skin’s moisture and pH levels after cleansing, and to remove any impurities that the cleansers may have missed. Think of toner as the “conditioner” to your cleanser. A product like our Stone Crop Hydrating Mist includes conditioning ingredients like stone crop, lavender and jasmine to restore moisture and nourish dry skin. Once you’ve cleansed your skin, apply one to two sprays onto the face and neck, or you can apply it with a cotton pad, avoiding the eye area, and leave it on.

4. Treat

When it comes to choosing an oil, concentrate or serum for dry skin, Alicia recommends reaching for a product that is rich in both fatty acids and anti-inflammatory ingredients. Her suggestion is Facial Recovery Oil, which includes calming and nourishing oils that are healing for dry skin. This luxurious face oil is formulated with precious herbs and oils, including clary sage oil and sage leaf extract, to soothe and renew the skin.

5. Moisturize

When the temperature drops, the cold strips your skin of the essential moisture it needs to stay supple. As soon as you shower or wash your face, apply a generous layer of moisturizer and spend a good amount of time massaging it into the face. Choose an oil-rich cream that replenishes moisture and repairs your skin’s lipid barrier. Our Coconut Age Corrective Moisturizer includes deeply moisturizing coconut oil and shea butter. Shea butter, in particular, is an excellent emollient for the skin; it is high in triglycerides and fatty acids which restore and retain moisture.

Product Picks

Coconut Age Corrective Moisturizer

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Facial Recovery Oil

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Are you ready to update your dry skin care routine? Find these products and more at an Eminence Organics Spa Partner near you.

Self Care Treatments To Try At Home

• Skin Care & Beauty
• Lifestyle & Wellness

by: Alisha Whitley, July 30, 2019Updated on March 19, 2020

In stressful times, it’s more important than ever to create time for self care. Not only is managing stress important for your mental health, in the long term, it can be beneficial to your physical health as well. To set you on the path to wellness, we’ve compiled seven mini treatments to try at home. Practice one of these rituals a day – or mix and match – to enhance your overall health and well-being:

1. ​Fruit-Infused Water & Herbal Tea
2. Hand Massage
3. Aromatherapy Shower
4. Body Scrub
5. Mask & Milk Bath
6. Dry Brushing
7. Meditation

Fruit-Infused Water & Herbal Tea

Fruit-infused water and herbal tea encourage you to slow down and savor the moment. Plus, their ingredients boast plenty of benefits for mind and body health. Sip them morning and night for hydration and replenishment.

Detox Water

“Detox” water is infused with fresh fruits, vegetables or herbs, usually overnight. While it won’t necessarily detoxify your system, it will provide the hydration your body needs to function at its best (plus, it’s delicious). Here are a few of our favorite fruit-infused water combinations:

• Cucumber + Mint
• Strawberry + Basil
• Grapefruit + Rosemary
• Berry + Green Tea

Herbal Tea

Herbal tea, on the other hand, is well-known for its lengthy list of health benefits. These brews, which have been used in traditional medicine for centuries, are brimming with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Herbal teas have the potential to relieve stress, calm your mind and body, support brain health and boost your immune system. Here are two of our favorite blends:

• Chamomile + Lavender (soothes and relaxes the mind and body)
• Peppermint + Lemon (promotes focus and boosts mental performance)

Hand Massage

No time for a full body massage? No worries. An easy way to unwind is to give yourself a five-minute hand massage. This type of massage not only releases tension after a day spent typing and texting but also calms the nervous system and enhances circulation. Here’s how to perform one at home:

1. Warm a few drops of your favorite body oil or lotion between your palms. Our pick: Stone Crop Body Oil, which is infused with stone crop and arnica and is ideal for massage treatments.
2. Begin with your palm facing up and firmly press the tip of each finger.
3. Use the thumb of the opposite hand to rub the muscles surrounding your palm with gentle, circular motions. Pay particular attention to the fleshy area between your thumb and wrist as well as at the base of your fingers.
4. Slowly knead the center of your palm.
5. Slide your thumb down your palm in long, straight strokes. Focus on the space between each tendon, starting at the base of your fingers and ending at your wrist.
6. Flip your hand over and repeat step four along the back of your hand.
7. Palm up, rub each individual finger using small, counter-clockwise motions and moving from the base of the finger to the tip.
8. Switch hands.

Aromatherapy Shower

Add a relaxing step to your daily routine, by incorporating an aromatherapy element to your daily shower. According to Healthline, “inhaling the aromas from essential oils can stimulate areas of your limbic system, which is a part of your brain that plays a role in emotions, behaviors, sense of smell and long-term memory.” Creating an at-home aromatherapy shower is simple:

1. Spray your favorite essential oil blend onto a washcloth
2. Tuck it into a corner of your shower
3. Let the water run for 5-10 minutes
4. Step into the oil-infused steam
5. Take a deep breath and relax into the present moment

Not sure which essential oil to choose? Try these selections for a relaxing, stimulating or balancing soak:

• Relaxing: neroli, jasmine, ylang ylang
• Stimulating: citrus oils, rosemary, eucalyptus
• Balancing: lavender, clary sage, bergamot

Body Scrub

Elevate your at-home self care treatment with a body scrub. These are physical exfoliants that use salt and/or sugar to mechanically slough away dead skin cells, draw out impurities and smooth rough, dry skin. But, which to choose? Try a product like our Stone Crop Revitalizing Body Scrub which blends both hydrating sugar and invigorating salt to provide long-lasting, luxurious exfoliation.

Applying a body scrub has plenty of benefits for the skin:

• Promotes efficient circulation and skin cell turnover
• Removes dead cells from the skin’s surface
• Smooths and softens rough, dry skin
• Draws out impurities and clears congestion
• Frees ingrown hairs and smooths razor bumps

Mask & Milk Bath

If a bath is more your style, follow Cleopatra’s lead and sink into a soothing milk bath. Adding milk to your bath water has plenty of benefits. Milk is packed with healthy fats, proteins, lactic acid, vitamins and minerals which help to soften and soothe dry, itchy skin.

To make a milk bath:

1. Add 1-2 cups of milk to a full tub of warm water
2. Mix in your favorite body oil (we recommend our ultra-hydrating Apricot Body Oil)
3. Add extras like rose petals, herbs, honey and/or oats
4. Let ingredients soak for 15 minutes
5. Step in, sit back and relax

To truly indulge, apply your favorite Eminence Organics face mask. Our Rosehip & Maize Exfoliating Masque combines rosehips, lemon juice, maize flour and honey to smooth and revitalize your skin’s appearance. Apply a thin layer with your fingertips and leave on while you soak into your milk bath. Afterward, remove the mask with a damp cloth to reveal a radiant-looking complexion.

Dry Brushing

Another body treatment to try at home is dry brushing. This ancient technique has gained popularity over the years for its ability to boost circulation, detoxify the skin and reduce the appearance of cellulite. And, it’s incredibly easy to do at home! Here’s how:

1. Step into the shower (but don’t turn on the water)
2. Reach for a body brush with stiff, natural bristles
3. Brush your body using long, sweeping motions
4. Begin at your feet and move upward, toward the direction of your heart
5. Brush each area several times; overlap as you go
6. Rinse away dead skin and debris

Follow your dry brush with a toning body cream that will continue to target areas of concern. The Stone Crop Contouring Body Cream contains extracts of microalgae and coffee to smooth skin and improve the look of cellulite. Massage it into cleansed skin, focusing on problem areas, and leave on.

Meditation

It’s no secret that meditation is incredibly beneficial for mind and body health. For thousands of years, it has been celebrated for its ability to train the mind to focus, stay in the present moment and gain a deeper awareness of self and surroundings. With regular practice, meditation has been shown to impart the following benefits:

• Relaxes the mind and body
• Lowers cortisol levels and relieves stress
• Increases feelings of positivity and happiness
• Enhances communication and decision-making
• Improves memory and focus

Unsure how to start a meditation practice? Try adding five minutes of mindful breathing to your daily routine:

1. Sit comfortably
2. Close your eyes and relax your body
3. Slowly inhale through your nose and out your mouth
4. Breathe deeply, filling your lungs and expanding your diaphragm
5. Focus on the sensation of breath entering and leaving your body
6. Follow your breath in and out for five minutes
7. When your mind wanders, return to your breath

You’re Probably Using Your Sunscreen Wrong

• Skin Care & Beauty
• Lifestyle & Wellness

by: Kevin Masch, June 22, 2015Updated on May 7, 2019

We all hear about the dangers we face from the sun. Beauty magazines proclaim the sun’s aging effects, medical experts lecture us on skin cancer and your friends Instagram the latest photos of their painful sunburns.

We say: Believe the hype and get informed because, like most people, you’re probably using your sunscreen wrong. According to a University of Minnesota experiment, 33% of people are not using enough sunscreen. Want to make sure you’re truly protected this summer? Here’s a definitive guide to natural sunscreen and how to wear it.

What’s The Difference Between UVA And UVB Rays?

UV rays (or ultraviolet light) are a type of electromagnetic radiation that the sun beams to Earth. There are two types of UV light: UVA and UVB. UVB are the rays that damage the epidermis, or the top layer of the skin. They cause sunburns and are the primary cause of sun damage and skin cancer. UVA rays, on the other hand, penetrate more deeply than UVB rays, through the epidermis and into the middle layer of the dermis. They’re also powerful enough to pass through glass and cloud cover – so if you think that you’re safe on a cloudy day or behind a car window, think again. Although they contribute less to sunburn, UVA rays accelerate aging and are the main reason for wrinkles and fine lines caused by sun damage. Like UVB rays, they are also responsible for causing skin cancer.

What SPF Should I Choose?

SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor and measures how long your skin will be protected from UVB rays only. However, since both types of rays are harmful to the skin, we recommend making a broad-spectrum choice that protects against both UVB and UVA rays. For extended, intense exposure, The Skin Cancer Foundation states that it’s best to choose an SPF of 30, a protective factor which filters out 97 percent of the sun’s UV radiation.

How Much Sunscreen Do I Need To Put On?

For The Face And Neck:

According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, one teaspoon of sunscreen on each area is sufficient protection.

Eminence Organics Tropical Vanilla Day Cream SPF 32 is one of the best sunscreens for the face because it’s a broad spectrum formulation which protects against both UVA / UVB rays and doubles up as a fantastic makeup primer. It’s perfect for keeping cosmetics in place on a hot summer day.

If you’re looking for mineral protection, our Lilikoi Mineral Defense Moisturizer SPF 33 is an easy-to-apply formulation that shields your skin from environmental elements, including the sun. For beautiful, natural-looking coverage, apply liberally using these steps:

1. If you have dry skin, start with a layer of hydration first, like the Mangosteen Daily Resurfacing Concentrate or our Bamboo Firming Fluid.
2. Apply a small amount of product and ensure it is completely absorbed.
3. Apply another thin layer and build coverage as needed to match your skin type.

Your skin will be left lightly hydrated and protected from the damaging effects of the sun.

For The Body:

Not only does Eminence Organics Tropical Vanilla Body SPF 32 provide UVA/UVB protection, it also takes you on a beautiful sensory journey with hints of vanilla and linden tea. Reviewer Mary Gail H. sums it up best: “Finally! A sunscreen I actually want to apply. It’s effective, smells great and feels good on my skin.” This delicious-smelling sunscreen is practical yet indulgent.

If you’re looking for an mineral sunscreen, try our Lilikoi Mineral Defense Sport Sunscreen SPF 30. This easy-to-apply sport formulation is non-greasy and water-resistant up to 40 minutes. For the best protection, make sure you apply a liberal layer over the face and body 15 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply every two hours, or after 40 minutes if you’re swimming or sweating.

Where Do I Apply?

Not only should you slather sunscreen on the main parts of your face and body but also these easily forgotten areas: the tops of the ears, lips, back of the neck and the hands. Men with little to no hair should always be diligent in applying sunscreen to the entire head!

How Do I Choose The Right Sunscreen For My Skin Type?

Here is a list of sunscreens ideal for your skin:

• Oily / Combination Skin: Red Currant Protective Moisturizer SPF 32
• Dry / Sensitive Skin: Tropical Vanilla Day Cream SPF 32
• Uneven Skin: Bright Skin Moisturizer SPF 30

• All Skin Types: Lilikoi Mineral Defense Moisturizer SPF 33

How To Apply SPF While Wearing Makeup

With all the events going on during the summer (wedding season!), you need to be protected but still, look good. We recommend Eminence Organics Sun Defense Minerals as the easiest and safest way to get that sun-kissed glow. Use a lighter shade of Sun Defense Minerals as your foundation or highlighter, and a darker shade as your bronzer or contour. You can also use Sun Defense Minerals as a tint for your décolleté, shoulders and legs to give the appearance of a natural tan!

How To Predict Skin Changes During Your Monthly Cycle

• Skin Care & Beauty

by: Alisha Whitley, June 30, 2015Updated on February 21, 2019

You’re bloated, cranky and to top it off, your skin’s an unholy mess. Welcome to the mysteries of your monthly cycle and the effect of hormones on your skin. On certain days of the month, your complexion glows with health; other days, you find yourself fighting the worst case of hormonal acne. Want to predict which days your skin will be gorgeous or grotesque? Here’s how to track hormonal skin changes and treat your skin according to your monthly cycle.

Hormones 101

Three hormones impact your skin during your monthly cycle: Estrogen, progesterone and testosterone. These hormones fluctuate through the duration of your cycle, and their shifting ratio is what causes changes in the look and feel of your skin.

Estrogen

Estrogen is the predominant hormone in the first half of your monthly cycle. This hormone stimulates the production of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid, thereby impacting your skin’s structural integrity and moisture retention. When estrogen is at its peak, your skin looks and feels plump, hydrated and wrinkle-free.

Progesterone

In the second half of your cycle, progesterone rises. Progesterone stimulates the production of sebum and, as it rises, causes your skin to swell and compress your pores. This compression can lead to a build-up of oil and hormonal breakouts.

Testosterone

Testosterone remains constant throughout your cycle and takes the lead when estrogen and progesterone dip during menstruation. Like progesterone, testosterone activates the sebaceous glands, triggering them to produce more oil. The result: Excess sebum and clogged pores, both of which contribute to acne during your period.

What To Expect During Your Cycle

During your monthly cycle, it may seem like your skin has a mind of its own. However, its seemingly mysterious patterns are often related to your hormone levels. Here’s what you can expect from your skin during a 28-day cycle.

Days 1-6

On the first day of your period, all of your hormones are at an all-time low. Sebum production may decrease, and without the help of estrogen, your skin may have difficulty retaining moisture. As a result, your skin will likely look and feel dull, dry and lackluster.

During this first week, your body also produces more prostaglandins. These compounds with hormone-like effects usually control inflammation but, when off balance, increase pain sensitivity. This can cause your skin to feel more tender and reactive.

Skin Care Tip: Your skin feels sensitive, so stay away from painful procedures like waxing. It’s also incredibly dry and can benefit from rehydration with a serum or moisturizer rich in hyaluronic acid.

Days 7-11

During this time, your body restarts estrogen production. This process stimulates collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid creation, encouraging the growth of stronger and more elastic skin cells. As your skin cells turnover, your complexion feels more plump, fresh and youthful.

Skin Care Tip: Focus on exfoliation during these days. New skin cells are forming, and it’s a fantastic time to amp up the turnover process. Try a gentle physical or chemical exfoliant to remove dead cells from your skin’s surface and reveal the healthy skin underneath.

Days 12-16

Right before ovulation, estrogen is at its peak and your skin looks sensational. During this time, moisture levels are high, pores appear smaller and the increase in collagen and elastin is working wonders (hello, radiance!).

Skin Care Tip: Now is not the time to sit pretty! Boost your body’s natural hike in collagen production with solutions that reduce the visible signs of aging. Reach for products containing natural retinol alternatives and botanical peptides to keep skin bouncy and youthful.

Days 17-24

After ovulation, estrogen levels plummet and progesterone starts to rise. The surge in progesterone activates sebum production and causes your skin to swell and pores to compress. While this makes your pores look teeny tiny (yay), it also traps oil and causes buildup that can lead to breakouts (yuck).

Skin Care Tip: Add a clay mask to your skin care routine to soak up excess oil and draw impurities from deep within your pores.

Days 25-28

You’re entering full-blown PMS territory and possibly suffering from hormonal acne symptoms. Progesterone and estrogen dip below the level of testosterone, causing bloating, puffiness and an oversupply of oil. Your skin may appear extra shiny and, as your pores loosen, they may begin to look larger. Oil residing within your pores can mix with acne-causing bacteria and lead to an eruption of hormonal breakouts across your chin and jawline.

Skin Care Tip: Two words: Salicylic acid. This beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) clears blockages, kills bacteria and prevents future breakouts.

How To Tackle Hormonal Acne

Hormonal acne is a struggle for more than fifty percent of women. It typically emerges in adulthood and can be triggered by the menstrual cycle’s hormonal highs and lows. Hormonal breakouts are deep, and painful cysts that tend to appear on the lower third of the face where the androgen spikes have the most impact. Two ways to fight hormonal acne is internally (diet) and externally (skin care).

Diet

You can help hormonal skin by limiting your intake of inflammation-causing foods like sugar, dairy and refined carbohydrates. You can also add foods that combat excess androgens to your diet, like healthy fats, Omega-3 fatty acids, leafy greens and items with high zinc content.

Skin Care

If you struggle with hormonal acne, Eminence Organics Product Support Representative Alicia Hawthorne recommends pairing the Acne Advanced Treatment System with our Eight Greens Collection. The Acne Advanced Collection’s encapsulated salicylic acid combines with the Eight Greens Collection’s powerful phytoestrogens to balance skin and improve the look of hormonal breakouts. Together, they help to keep skin fresh, clear and healthy-looking, no matter the time of the month.

What changes do you see in your skin during your cycle? Share your skin concerns with us in the comments below and join the conversation on social media.

How To Shrink Pores And Why They Get Bigger With Age

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

Written By:

Jen Wynn

If you feel like your pores are getting larger as you’re getting older – you’re not alone! In fact, figuring out how to minimize pores while also tackling the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles is a common concern. But why is this? And what’s the best skin care routine to treat both of these issues at the same time? Find the answers to these questions below and share your thoughts with us in the comments section.

Aging Skin

It’s no secret that as we age, our skin changes – but why is this? Two major factors are a loss in elasticity and a decrease in oil production. As you age, production of collagen and elastin decreases (both of which are crucial to keeping skin firm and flexible), leading to less “bounce back” in your skin. This is due to hormonal changes and changes in the connective tissues, and it’s the reason why fine lines deepen into wrinkles and skin often begins to sag. Sebaceous glands also produce less oil as you get older, leading to the skin looking and feeling more dry, itchy and tight than in your youth. The outer layer of your skin (the epidermis) will become thinner and more delicate as well, so this dry, itchy skin will also become more easily irritated by environmental stressors.

Why Do My Pores Look Bigger?

Pores are also elastic, and as collagen levels decrease, pores lose this elasticitySo, how exactly does a decrease in elasticity and oil production make your pores larger? Pores are also elastic, and as collagen levels decrease, pores lose this elasticity. As you age, the skin’s natural exfoliation process, known as desquamation, slows down – all while your skin is becoming more dry. The result is more dead skin cells, sitting on the skin’s surface for longer and filling pores that are likely to stay stretched out.

Not helping this process? Sun damage and exposure, which we often see as symptoms of  aging skin. As Livestrong points out, “Sun damage creates a rim of cells around individual pores. Although this accumulation takes place on a microscopic level, the end result is noticeable … While genetics are 20 percent responsible for pore size, exposure to sun accounts for a whopping 80 percent.”

How Do I Shrink Pores And Smooth The Look Of Wrinkles?

So what are the key treatments and techniques to minimize pores while also reducing the look of wrinkles and sagging skin? Exfoliation, sun protection and professional treatments with an esthetician are your best bet. To help mitigate a slower desquamation process, incorporate gentle exfoliation into your daily skin care routine, along with professional peels that clear away build up of dead skin cells.

We recommend booking a treatment with our Mangosteen Lactic Pro Peel 10%, which is safe for even the most sensitive skin types, minimizes pore size and leaves the skin feeling deeply conditioned and supple. Additionally, consider booking a skin assessment with a licensed esthetician who can create a custom routine with you and address your main concerns. To get you started, we’ve put together the following at-home skin care routine featuring some fan favorite Eminence Organics products.

Skin Care Routine

As we’ve mentioned, exfoliation is key to minimizing pores and fighting the visible signs of aging, but so is hydration to nourish the skin and keep it feeling healthy.The following six step routine focuses on these two principles to leave skin looking smooth and plump.

1. CLEANSE

Our Mangosteen Daily Resurfacing Cleanser is a beautiful milky gel containing our Lactic Acid Complex to leave the skin glowing. But our main reason to suggest this cleanser? In an #AskNatalie video, Eminence Organics Lead Skin Care Trainer Natalie Pergar was asked: “What are the best products to help with … large pores but also help with fine lines, wrinkles and aging skin?” Natalie recommended our Mangosteen Daily Resurfacing Cleanser because it lifts impurities and preps the skin for exfoliation. Watch her response in the video below for some more great tips on shrinking pores and helping diminish the visible signs of aging.

2. EXFOLIATE

Also recommended by Natalie? Eminence Organics Firm Skin Acai Exfoliating Peel. Use this firming peel solution up to three times a week to reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles, as well as to slough off dead skin. If you prefer more of a physical exfoliation, our Strawberry Rhubarb Dermafoliant will leave skin feeling smooth, with rhubarb and BioComplex to improve the signs of aging. Gentle enough to use daily, our Dermafoliant can either be mixed with a few drops of water, or with a cleanser like Mangosteen Daily Resurfacing Cleanser.

3. TONE

To balance the skin’s pH level and prep it to absorb further treatment, toning is a crucial step in your skin care routine. We recommend our Stone Crop Hydrating Mist to soothe dry skin and leave your complexion looking bright and youthful. This award winning toner is deeply moisturizing thanks to ingredients like stone crop and aloe juice. Spritz this mist directly onto the skin or, if preferred, onto a cotton round first, then gently sweep it over the face.

4. TREAT

To treat the skin, our Mangosteen Daily Resurfacing Concentrate and Bamboo Firming Fluid work seamlessly together. First apply Mangosteen Daily Resurfacing Concentrate to refine pores and clear buildup. Once absorbed, massage in a layer of our best selling Bamboo Firming Fluid to hydrate the skin and improve the look of firmness and wrinkles.

5. MOISTURIZE AND PROTECT

Moisturization and sun protection are key to fighting the look of fine lines and shrinking pores. We recommend applying our Balancing Moisturizer Duo morning and night to hydrate the skin without clogging pores. As this duo features both a Green Tea T-Zone Mattifier and a Pomelo Cheek Hydrator, you can easily customize for the level of moisture your skin needs. During the day, an SPF is key and we suggest using our Red Currant Protective Moisturizer SPF 30 over top of the duo to protect from the sun’s rays while reducing the look of wrinkles.

6. TREAT OVERNIGHT

Lastly, to give your skin some extra love, incorporate our Lotus Detoxifying Overnight Treatment into your routine. This luxurious creamy treatment works, while you sleep, to repair dry skin and detoxify the pores. Apply a generous layer to the face and neck area before bed, massaging deeply into the skin. You will wake up with skin that looks rejuvenated and restored.

With this routine, we feel confident that you can shrink pores and tackle the visible signs of aging. Do you have any additional products you would include? What other pore size concerns do you have? Let us know in the comments or join the conversation on Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest | LinkedIn | YouTube | G+.