Intelligent Nutrients 3-Piece Plant Stem Cell Essential Facial Collection

Why Exfoliate?
Exfoliation is a very important yet often overlooked step in the beauty regimen. It is the key to loosen and remove a dead layer of skin cells, while speeding up the skin's process of shedding (which slows with aging or mature skin). Exfoliation also helps to stimulate the blood circulation, brighten the complexion by improving color and texture, smooth fine lines and wrinkles, and prevent build-up that can lead to break outs.
Without exfoliation, skin can take on an uneven tone, looking dull, patchy or even ashy. After exfoliation, skin serums and moisturizers are able to penetrate more effectively, allowing the active ingredients to penetrate more successfully and thus leading to better beauty product results.
As a general rule, you will want to exfoliate at least once per week. You can adjust your schedule according to your needs. The texture of the exfoliant may also factor in the frequency of usage. A finer grained exfoliator might be tolerated well and could be used more often if desired. If your skin becomes irritated or flaky, reduce the frequency of exfoliating or switch to one with finer texture.
Sometimes exfoliating ingredients are added to toners or also come in the form of masks. These products provide more options to incorporate exfoliating ingredients into your regimen.

How to Choose an Exfoliator
Choose an appropriate exfoliator for your skin type. Sensitive, fine or aging skin will need a finer abrasive ingredient than other types of skin. The best way to select one is to read the label description to determine the item's abrasiveness or strength. Salt, sugar, plant fiber, nut hulls, jojoba beads, apricot seeds, kernels, oatmeal, and bamboo beads are all common ingredients used in abrasive exfoliators.
Enzymes, retinols, alpha hydroxy acid, lactic acid, glycolic acid and salycilic acid preparations are referred to as chemical exfoliators. They are typically available in varying strengths in the form of a gel or serum. They can also be used once per week, or as desired after cleansing and before moisturizing to attain the same effect. They exfoliate with less irritation, and are especially recommended if your skin is on the sensitive side.

How to Exfoliate
After cleansing and rinsing the face, apply the exfoliator to your wet face. Using your fingers or a soft cloth, scrub using gentle circular motions. You will want to avoid the delicate eye area and scrub gently on the areas bordering it like the cheek bones and temple area outside of the eyes. Rinse your face and softly pat it dry.

Why Moisturize?
Everyone can benefit from using a moisturizer after cleansing. The key is finding the appropriate moisturizer based on your skin type. Moisturizers seal moisture into the skin, so the effect is hydrating while also inhibiting evaporation. Many moisturizers contain active ingredients that deliver vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and skin supporting compounds to provide therapeutic benefits that sooth, protect and ultimately delay the onset of early aging.
Eye creams are optional, but may be desirable for those with dry or aging skin as a welcome addendum to a moisturizer. Some individuals have very delicate eye areas that are more susceptible to wrinkling, dark circles and puffiness. An eye cream can help address these specific concerns with intense moisture and a high concentration of active ingredients.

How to Choose a Moisturizer
The oilier your complexion, the lighter and more liquid your moisturizer should be. Some moisturizers even have oil free ingredients that still serve to moisturize the skin without adding oil. Conversely, dry or aging skin requires a more moisturizing-nourishing preparation. Use a moisturizer labeled with your skin type or specific skin concern. If you live in a particularly harsh climate, consider wearing a more moisturizing face cream during the winter and switch to a lighter formula during warmer months.
Night creams tend to be thicker and more moisturizing than day creams. It is generally recommended to have separate moisturizers simply for the fact that you will want a day cream with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF). This will provide you with added protection from sun damage that ultimately leads to premature aging.
Based on the amount of time you spend outside on any particular day, you might want to wear a moisturizer designed for outdoor use with a significantly higher SPF. You must also factor in how easily your skin burns and take precautions to protect your skin with a sufficient SPF. As a general rule, it is recommended that your day moisturizer should have at least 15-20 SPF, and if you spend more time outdoors, consider a moisturizer with 30+ SPF.

How to Use Moisturizer
After you wash your face and apply toner or a serum (optional), scoop out enough moisturizer to comfortably cover your face and neck area. Using your finger tips, rub it in using upward strokes, making sure to moisturize the neck, décolletage and earlobes. In order to prevent streaks, allow your moisturizer to penetrate before applying foundation.

What is a Serum?
Deciding to use a serum can depend on various factors including skin type, age or degree of damage. They are able to effectively absorb onto the skin, delivering active ingredients for maximum benefit. Depending on ingredients, serums contain anti-aging properties that help to firm, tighten, provide anti-oxidants, re-texturize, or address the signs of aging. If you decide to use a serum with your moisturizer, select one with the ingredients or benefits associated with the concerns you wish to address.

How To Use

Refining Micro Polish: Apply to damp face and neck, massage gently to exfoliate dead surface skin cells, rinse product off and pat dry. Gentle enough to use 3-4 times per week. Leave on as a mask weekly for more intense visible skin refinement. Avoid using on active breakouts 

Serum: Lift and pull ring on top of cap to break tamper evident seal. Remove cap and attach hygienic applicator. Unscrew applicator cap. Tip and squeeze applicator to evacuate produict. Remember to put the applicator cap on for storage.

MULTI-USE 1. Use complex twice a day in the morning and before bed.

2. Apply to wrinkles surrounding mouth, upper lip, delicate eye area and forehead.

Spot Treatment: Vial is designed to last one month. Use to spot-treat.

All Over Treatment: For general treatment of larger skin surface areas. Each vial is designed to last approx. 7-10 days.

Moisture Creme: Massage 1/2 pump onto damp face, neck and décolleté.

Average Days of Supply: 30 days each.

Ingredients

Refining Micro Polish: Aqua (Water), Cetearyl Alcohol , Decyl Glucoside, Jojoba Esters, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil1, Cetyl Alcohol, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil1, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Stearic Acid, Buddleja Davidii Meristem Cell Culture2, Hydrolyzed Algin3, Corallina Officinalis Extract3, Nigella Sativa (Black Cumin) Seed Oil1,4, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil1,4, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Seed Oil1,4, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil1,4, Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Oil1,4, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil1, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder1, Aroma1,5, Xanthan Gum, Zinc Sulfate, Gluconolactone, Cetearyl Glucoside, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Benzyl Benzoate6, Limonene6, Linalool6, Tocopherol (Vitamin E) 1 Certified Organic 2 Plant Stem Cell Antioxidant 3 Algae Bioactives 4 Antioxidant Intellimune® Super Seed Oil Complex 5 Active Aroma / Flavor Oils: Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil1, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil1, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil1, Styrax Benzoin Gum1, Pogostemon Cablin (Patchouli) Oil1, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Flower Oil1, Myristica Fragrans (Nutmeg) Kernel Oil1, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil1, Santalum Spicata (Sandalwood) Oil1, Flavor (Nectar Type)1, Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Oil1 6 Naturally Occurring Component Of Organic Essential Oil Blend.

Serum: Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice,1 Glycerin, Leontopodium Alpinum (Edelweiss) Meristem Cell Culture,2 Centella Asiatica (Pennywort) Meristem Cell Culture,2 Echinacea Angustifolia (Coneflower) Meristem Cell Culture,2 Water (Aqua), Xanthan Gum, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Benzyl Alcohol 1 Certified Organic 2 Plant Stem Cell Antioxidants 

Moisture Creme: Aqua (Water), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Hydroxystearyl Alcohol, Hydroxystearyl Glucoside, Glyceryl Stearate, Gardenia Jasminoides Meristem Cell Culture,1 Salicornia Herbacae Extract,2 Algae (Undaria Pinnatifida) Extract,2 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder,3 Nigella Sativa (Black Cumin) Seed Oil,3,4 Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Oil,3,4 Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil,3,4 Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil,3,4 Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Seed Oil,3,4 Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil,3 Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter,3 Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil,3 Aroma,3,5 Xanthan Gum, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Diheptyl Succinate, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Heptyl Undecylenate, Microcrystaline Cellulose, Cellulose Gum, C14-22 Alcohols, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Gluconolactone, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Limonene,6 Linalool,6 Geraniol,6 Farnesol,6 Benzyl Benzoate,6 Citral,6 Eugenol,6 Isoeugenol,6 Benzyl Salicylate,6 Tocopherol (Vitamin E) 1 Plant Stem Cell Antioxidant 2 Algae Bioactives 3 Certified Organic 4 Antioxidant Intellimune Super Seed Oil Complex 5 Active Aroma/Flavor Oils: Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil,3 Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil,3 Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil,3 Styrax Benzoin Gum,3 Pogostemon Cablin (Patchouli) Oil,3 Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Flower Oil,3 Myristica Fragrans (Nutmeg) Kernel Oil,3 Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil,3 Santalum Spicata (Sandalwood) Oil,3 Flavor (Nectar Type),3 Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Oil3 6 Naturally Occurring Component Of Organic Essential Oil Blend