Before beginning any skin care regimen, consult with your doctor.

The goal of the anti-aging facial is to keep future aging at bay (non-surgical results) and to help correct past damage to the superficial tissues of the epidermis. Intrinsic factors such as hereditary (genetic) disposition play an important role in overall skin health. Extrinsic risks such as use or abuse of medicines/drugs; use/abuse of tobacco/alcohol; Hormonal fluctuations and SUN exposure can wreak havoc on the skin. The SUN is the worst culprit.

The integumentary (skin) system is the largest system in the body and encapsulates all other systems and organs in the body. Without it, we’d look like something out of a horror movie…”THE BLOB”. There are six (6) functions of the skin: Absorption; Temperature regulation; Excretion; Secretion; Protection; Sensory. Due to its multiple functions, the skin is our first line of defense and must be treated with the utmost respect.

Follow these instructions to help repair and to the best of our ability… prevent future damage. Even if you use another skincare line, these steps can still be managed. This protocol is based on the brands LUMIRANCE and PURAMED Professional. Let us begin.

1. Remove all make-up with Cleansing Lotion (LUMIRANCE) or any make-up remover.

2. Use a warm face cloth and cleanse face with GREEN TEA CLEANSER (PURAMED) or GEL CLEANSER/LOTION CLEANSER (LUMIRANCE). Use about the size of a large pea and work into the skin. Allow to remain on the skin for about 3 minutes. This will help break up and dislodge oils and impurities from the skin. This is similar to soaking a greasy pan after cooking.

3. Remove oil from skin with one of the following: 70%/90% alcohol or acetone (nail polish remover). Use acetone carefully as it is very drying. They all strip the face of all the sebum (oil). However, they can sting. Use a cotton pad/square and rub it into the skin. Let evaporate and do not rinse.

4. Apply the chemical exfoliation of PURAMED 10% glycolic or AHA 10% with Kojic product that you have bought with a cotton pad, fan brush or for a more aggressive treatment use gauze. Work into the skin in circular movements paying special attention to the corners of the eyes, nasolabial lines (corner of the nose to the mouth). AVOID CONTACT WITH THE EYES!!! Use a cotton swab and slide it under the eye tissue as close to the eye as possible. DO NOT USE ON THE UPPER EYE LID!!! Leave to act for up to 10 minutes. Consider your ability to tolerate the exfoliation solution. Fill the sink with cold water mixed with a couple of tablespoons full of baking soda (baking soda). This will create a reaction stop. Rinse several times at least (3 times). DO NOT RUB THE SKIN AFTER RINSING. ONLY DRY SKIN. The acid will tingle and sting while it is on. The more you use it, the less these symptoms will appear. Use every night for as long as your skin can tolerate it without becoming raw or inflamed. Mild redness is expected. It may look like a sunburn. This is normal. STAY OUT OF THE SUN FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME. NOTE: This treatment is intended to dry out the skin and loosen the bond between the skin cells which will allow them to slough off. EXPECT TO PEEL TO SOME EXTENT. Everyone reacts differently due to the sebum (oil) content of the skin.

5. Serum Applications: Serums always come after the exfoliation phase of any facial and can be applied in any order. It is very important to remove the outermost dead layers of the epidermis at least 2 or 3 times a week. Serums will penetrate deeper into skin tissue more easily if you exfoliate them first (either with manual or chemical exfoliants).

6. Apply your Vitamin C 14% serum. (PURAMED) or ANTIOXIDANT SERUM (LUMIRANCE). Use approximately two (2) pumps and quickly work into skin until absorbed. It can be used on the hands and neckline.

7. Apply your Alpha Arbutin Skin Lightener (PURAMED) or Skin Lightener (LUMIRANCE) serum. Use one (1) pump. Quickly apply to face, neck and décolleté area. It can also be used on the hands.

8. Apply your Hyaluronic Replenishing Serum (PURAMED) or THE SERUM (LUMIRANCE). Use one (1) pump and work into skin until absorbed. Apply to the face and neck area. This thing is the BOMB! You will love it!!!

9. Use your Green Tea SPF30+ (PURAMED) or HYRASHIELD 30 (LUMIRANCE) Anti-Aging Moisturizer daily in the morning after completing Step 2 and after any peelings (Step 4). Always wash your face in the morning and at night and use sunscreen during daylight hours.

By committing to a daily schedule initially and then using as needed for maintenance, your skin will look and feel rejuvenated and clear.