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.

Sun Protection
SPF is an acronym for Sun Protection Factor. The Sun Protection Factor in products can range from 2-60, referring to its level of ability to block the sun's rays. Many variables should be considered when determining the level that is right for you. They include duration of exposure, time of day, season, activities you're doing, geographic location/altitude, prescription drugs that could leave you more susceptible to exposure, and your own skin's predisposition.

Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide are both considered to be physical sunscreens or sunblocks, as they protect against both UVA and UVB radiation. UVA and UVB represent different waves on the electromagnetic spectrum of ultraviolet (UV) light. While UVB can cause sunburn and damage to the eyes, UVA can cause long term damage to the skin.

Look for products that offer protection from both UVA and UVB rays. UVB rays are especially intense during the summer and UVA rays are present year round.

There are two basic types of sunscreens/sunblocks. Depending on their ingredients, they work to either reflect or absorb the sun's rays. Inorganic particles like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide create a physical barrier to block out the rays, whereas organic particles absorb UV rays and release the energy as heat.

Both sunblock and sunscreen are similar in use, but are slightly different in their protective abilities. Sunblock is more opaque and therefore protects more from UVA/UVB and radiation. Sunscreen tends to be more transparent and therefore needs to be reapplied more often. For this reason, it is recommended to choose a higher SPF since its ingredients break down more rapidly than sunblock.

It's important to protect your face from the sun's harmful rays on a daily basis. Sun exposure is reflected and intensified by the pavement, snow, water and sand. Higher SPF is recommended for higher elevations and locations closer to the equator. It is also recommended to wear an SPF of 15 or higher regardless of your activity or weather condition.

Increase the SPF when your sun exposure peaks, such as in the summer or during vacations. Apply sunscreen/sunblock according to its directions. Most directions indicate applying approximately one ounce of sunscreen at least 15-30 minutes before sun exposure. Make sure to reapply at least every two hours throughout your exposure, especially after perspiring, toweling or swimming.

Even if you're not spending significant time outside, it's important to wear products with SPF to protect your skin. Choose a day moisturizer with an SPF in order to keep your skin moisturized while providing sun protection. This will help protect you from sun damage that ultimately leads to premature aging. As a general rule, it is recommended that your day moisturizer have at least 15-20 SPF. If you spend more time outdoors, consider a moisturizer with 30+ SPF.

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

• CC Tinted Lifting Moisturizer: Massage a pea sized amount into skin on face, neck, decollete and anywhere desired on body. Add additional layers of product as desired.
• Exfoliating Body Mitt Tan Applicator: Use with tanning products.
• Illuminating Lift Bronzer: Gently brush face, cheek bones, nose, neck and decollete with bronzing powder as desired. May apply to entire body as well for sculpting illuminating shimmer and shine.
• Regenafirm Hydrating Tanning Anti Aging Body Cream: Step 1 Apply to dry, freshly cleansed, lightly exfoliated skin with our Self Tan Applicator Mitt using long, sweeping circular motions. Smooth on evenly and blend thoroughly. Use sparingly around knuckles, knees, ankles and elbows.Step 2 Leave on for up to eight hours. Shower in lukewarm water. Do not use soaps or scrubs.Step 3 Your tan will continue to develop over the next eight hours. Use a moisturizer or our Regenasculpt Buildable Tanning Mousse daily to prolong and maintain your tan.
• Regenalift Glow Serum Drops: 1 Apply to dry, freshly cleansed skin using circular motions. Smooth on evenly and blend thoroughly2 Wash hands immediately with soap and water after application3 Use each night before going to bed to build or extend your golden glow

Ingredients

• CC Tinted Lifting Moisturizer: Water, Chamomile Hydrosol (Matricaria Recutita), Glycerin, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Helianthus Annus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Rosa Moschata Seed Oil, Cera Alba (Beeswax), Lecithin, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Kombucha (Sweet Black Tea), Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Palmitoyl Oligopeptide, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol. May Contain: Titanium Dioxide (Cl 77891), Zinc Oxide (Cl 77947), Iron Oxide (Cl 77491), Iron Oxide (Cl 77499), Iron Oxide (Cl 77492) Certified Organic.
• Illuminating Lift Bronzer: Mica, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Powder, Boron Nitride, Silica, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit (Buriti) Oil, Zinc Stearate, Origanum Vulgare (Oregano) Leaf Extract, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officianalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract. Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract, Hydrastis Canadensis (Golden Seal) Root Extract
• Regenafirm Hydrating Tanning Anti Aging Body Cream: Water (Aqua, Eau), Dihydroxyacetone, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Glycerin, PEG-100 Stearate, Glycol Stearate SE, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, lsohexadecane, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance (Parfum), Polysorbate 60, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Hexylene Glycol, Panthenol, Ascorbic Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Beta Vulgaris (Beet) Root Extract (Extrait de Racine de Betterave), Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Red 40 (Cl 16035), Yellow 5 (Cl 19140), Blue 1, (Cl 42090), Red 33 (Cl 17200), Green 5 (Cl 61570), Yellow 6 (Cl 15985)
• Regenalift Glow Serum Drops: Water (Aqua, Eau), Dihydroxyacetone, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Fragrance (Parfum) PEG-8, Dimethicone, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Benzyl Benzoate