HOW TO USE BOTANICAL SKINCARE FOR ROSACEA
How to use botanical skincare for rosacea in your everyday life
MORNING RITUAL
1. Splash your face with warm water, wipe with a clean cloth
2. Abundantly spritz Soothing Flower Water, let it air dry
4. Apply Aloe & MSM Serum
5. Follow with 6 to 8 drops of face oil. The oil should penetrate. If it doesn't, you may have put too much
6. If your skin needs extra hydration or protection against harsh elements such as extreme cold, follow by applying a pea size balm of your choice such as the Adoration Balm.
A NOTE ON WASHING YOUR FACE
When healing rosacea, overwashing your face can do more harm than good, as it will damage your skin barrier.
Most days, it will be enough to rinse your face with warm water and follow using the Soothing Flower Water as a "toner": spritz abundantly, wipe with a cotton ball, spritz again and let it air dry.
Avoid foaming agents and harsh cleansers that contain a long list of unpronounceable ingredients.
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EVENING RITUAL
1. Remove your makeup using 8 to 10 drops of Skin Blessing Face Oil
2. Gently exfoliate using the Radiantly Clear Cleansing & Exfoliating Powder. You may also blend the powder with raw honey to make a mask.
3. Spritz Pure Flower Water, let it air dry
4. Apply a pump of Aloe & MSM Serum
5. Roll Radiantly Clear Essential Oil Blend to areas of concern (breakouts or Demodex)
6. Follow with 6 to 8 drops of your favorite face oil, such as Calm Skin Calendula, Appease or Radiantly Clear
For extra hydration, spritz Pure Flower Water again and press into your skin. Inhale deeply...
If your skin needs extra hydration, swap your face oil for a balm such as the Appease (Anti-Itch) Balm
HOW TO REMOVE MAKEUP USING A GENTLE FACE OIL
1. Massage 8 to 10 drops of Skin Blessing or 1/2 tsp of balm on a DRY face. Balms, such as The Appease Balm, are incredibly effective at removing makeup.
2. Wipe makeup off using a cotton pad or Kleenex
3. Rinse with a warm, wet cloth
*Repeat step 1 to 3 if you still have makeup coming off, you want your skin to be completely clean
IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS
If your skin is very inflamed, please consult a holistic esthetician, dermatologist or doctor.
Always patch test before using a new product.
Adjust the recommended routine based on your skin's need.
If you were NOT using natural skincare prior to using Journey to Glow's botanical products, your skin may go through a "purge". Hidden (or not so hidden) chemicals or symptom suppressing pharmaceuticals can be very harsh on the skin barrier. Please be gentle with yourself (and with your skin) as you transition to a more natural lifestyle.
Give your skin time to adjust to a new skincare routine and start slowly if your skin is very reactive.
Skincare alone will not heal rosacea. To heal your skin, you must address inner inflammation. Learn more on healrosaceanaturally.com
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Frequently asked skincare questions
Can I use the Demodex Rosacea System AM and PM?
Yes. Please see examples of AM / PM rituals higher on this page.
Can I alternate between face oils?
Yes. You may alternate between Calm Skin Calendula, Appease or Radiantly Clear depending on what your skin needs in the moment.
Do I need a face oil if I'm using a balm?
A balm can replace a face oil. Adding one on top of the other is doable but may feel a little too heavy depending on your skin barrier, your skin's needs and the current weather condition.
Use a balm to protect your skin barrier during harsh weather condition such as extreme cold.
Evening is also a good time to use a balm as it may feel a little heavier for some people.
Balms and oils are equally amazing for face massage or Gua Sha.
Does the Radiantly Clear Botanical Powder wash my face?
Radiantly Clear Botanical Powder gently exfoliates but is not meant to be used as a daily cleanser or make up remover.
The Radiantly Clear Botanical Powder is meant to act on the "terrain", your skin microbiome and help nourish it back to balance.
If your skin is very inflamed, gently pat the powder mix on your face, leaving it on for a few minutes so the botanicals can get to work. If you feel like your skin could benefit from deeper exfoliation, massage the powder gently.
**If your skin is too inflamed or reacts to the powder, wait to use it once your skin is calmer. The radiantly Clear Face oil and Aloe MSM should help.
***You do not have to wash your face every morning! If your skin feels balanced, skip the washing part and instead spritz the Soothing Flower Water and wipe excess with an organic cotton pad. Spritz again then wait for it to be absorbed.
Which product should I use to remove my makeup?
Use a gentle face oil such as Calm Skin Calendula or Skin Blessing. (By the way, all our face oils are gentle!)
HOW TO REMOVE MAKEUP USING OIL
1. Massage 8 to 10 drops of Skin Blessing on a DRY face
2. Wipe makeup off using a cotton pad or Kleenex
3. Rinse with a warm, wet cloth
*Repeat step 1 to 3 if you still have makeup coming off, you want your skin to be completely clean
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HOW TO USE
THE APPEASE COLLECTION
APPEASE BALM: Gently massage a little more than pea size to clean skin. A little goes a long way.
I suggest applying after using the Soothing Flower Hydrosol which balances the PH of skin.
APPEASE OIL: Apply 6 to 8 drops to a clean face or areas of concern.
Mix the Appease Anti-Itch Face Oil with the Aloe MSM Serum for added soothing benefits.
The oil can be used on face or body.
HOW TO USE
SKIN BLESSINGS
AS A MAKEUP REMOVER
*Apply to a DRY face
1. Gently massage 8 to 10 drops on your skin to dissolve makeup
2. Wipe excess with a Kleenex or face cloth (face towel)
3. Finish by wiping / rinsing any leftover oil with a warm (wet) face cloth
4. Optional: Mist the Soothing Flower Water and wipe with a cotton pad to remove any leftover oil or make up
5. End by abundantly misting the Soothing Flower Water as it will gently balance the PH of your skin
AS A NOURISHING FACE OIL
Massage 6 to 8 drops unto clean skin
You can also mix the oil with Aloe & MSM Serum
AS A LUXURIOUS BODY OIL
After a shower, do not towel dry. Keep some water on your skin and massage a few dropperfull of Skin Blessings
*Using oils to remove makeup will eventually stain your face cloths. While I'm all for sustainability and using cotton pads / Kleenex as little as possible, eventually you'll have to change your face cloths if they are stained. Using a small piece of Kleenex extends the life of your face cloths.