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| 1. Why is it important to use the proper cleanser and toner? |
Cleansing your face prepares your skin to receive the proper moisturization. Do not use soap
or just water to cleanse your skin. It is too harsh for a delicate dry skin type and for oily/acne
skin soap can clog pores. The appropriate cleanser will gently cleanse off makeup and any
surface impurities that have collected on the skin throughout the day (very important to
cleanse your face before going to bed). Deeply embedded makeup and pollution is removed
with the proper Astringent/Toner which completes the cleansing process. Your morning
cleansing routine will wake up your face and get the skin ready for the exfoliant and
moisturizer.
Solutions: Theraderma Cleansing and Toner products
Combinations/Dry Skin: Gentle Cleansing Gel and Ginseng Astringent
Dry/Sensitive/Aging Skin: Chamomile Cleansing Milk and Aloe Cucumber Toner
Oily/Acne Skin: Camphor Souffle and Eucalypus |
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| 2. Is it important to exfoliate before moisturizing? |
Yes, exfoliating (removing the surface dead skin cells) refines the skin surface. As we age cell renewal slows down, dead skin cells remain on the surface longer making fine lines and
wrinkles look deeper. With regular use of exfoliating products the dead skin cells get pushed off the surface faster. Now the new cells are revealed with a much smoother texture and ready to receive the proper moisturizer. Extremely beneficial oily skin types to unclog pores and improve skin texture.
Solution: Theraderma Anti Aging/Serums
Combinations/Dry Skin: Fruit Enzyme Serum or Glycolic Acid Gel or Pineapple Enzyme Scrub
Dry/Sensitive/Aging Skin: Fruit Enzyme Serum or Skin Refining Concentrate or Pineapple
Enzyme Scrub
Oily/Acne Skin: Glycolic Acid Gel or Bamboo Scrub or Skin Refining Concentrate |
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| 3. Does my skin become drier with age? |
Yes. With age, functionality of oil and sweat glands decreases, the skin thins and there is
less ability to retain moisture. Cell turnover slows, leaving the top layer around longer. Oil
production, which peaks at puberty, goes progressively downhill---rapidly after 45, with the
approach of menopause. With this rapid loss of moisture it is important to replenish the skin
cells with a very hydrating moisturizer. This will restore the moisture barrier to help the skin to
retain and hold onto all the moisturizing properties in the cream.
Solution: Theraderma Moisturizers:
Combinations/Dry Skin: Vitaplex C cream, Vita Silk C serum, Bio Effective night cream,
Ultralight Seaweed cream.
Dry/Sensitive/Aging Skin: Bio Hydrating day cream, Vitaplex C cream, Vita Silk C serum, Bio
Effective night cream.
Oily/Acne Skin: Vitamin B cream, Ultralight Seaweed cream, Vita Silk C serum.
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| 4. Why do I need a separate moisturizer for my eye area? |
There is one layer less of skin around the eyes as compared to the rest of the face.
Therefore, the skin around the eyes is very delicate and the pores are very fine. The eyelid
moisturizer must have the proper ingredients in order to penetrate this delicate tissue.
Solution: Theraderma Moisturizers
Combinations/Dry Skin: Around the eye and neck cream or Micro Silk C eye cream
Dry/Sensitive/Aging Skin: Around the eye and neck cream or Micro Silk C eye cream
Oily/Acne Skin: Around the eye and neck cream or Micro Silk C eye cream |
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| 5. Does everyone need sun protection: light or dark skin tones? |
Yes. Everyone needs sun protection. Since the ozone layer in our atmosphere has become
thinner, the sunrays are stronger than ever. The major factor in aging skin is caused more by
environmental damage from sun exposure than from chronological aging. Excessive sun
exposure is known to be the chief cause of skin cancer.The SPF – Sun Protection Factor on a
product tells you how many times longer that product will let you stay in the sun without
burning. For example, if you are fair and turn red in the sun in 10 minutes without protection,
using an SPF 15 sunscreen will alow you to increase your exposure 15 times, to 150
minutes. But to get the promised protection, you need to apply a lot of sunscreen—about an
ounce for an average size adult. You must reapply regularly (every 2 hours), since
perspiration, wind, waves, and toweling off all diminish protection.
Solution: Theraderma Anti Aging/Serums
Combinations/Dry Skin: Vitamin C Serum, Sun Protection Cream SPF 30
Dry/Sensitive/Aging Skin: Vitamin C Serum, Sun Protection Cream SPF 30
Oily/Acne Skin: Sun Protection Cream SPF 30 |
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| 6. What can I do to control my oily skin and breakouts? |
Proper cleansing is the first step. Try not to use a product that is too harsh, one that can
"over-strip" the skin and cause it to re-bound by producing more oil, something you do not need.
Next step in your homecare routine is to use an Astringent/Toner to clean deep into the pores to
remove residue makeup and/or debris from the pollutants in the air. Step 3 apply an exfoliant to
remove surface dead skin cells to keep pore clean and control breakouts. Step 4 apply a
moisturizer to balance the oily condition. Without the proper moisturizer the skin cells will pump
more oil. Always use sun protection during the day. For even better results once or twice a week
apply a mask to draw out impurities, minimize pores, and calm irritated blemishes.
Solution: Theraderma Anti Aging/Serums
Oily/Acne Skin: Blemish Control Masque or Volcanic Mud Masque or Bio Treatment Masque w/AH
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| 7. Does oily skin really need moisturizing? |
Yes, in order to have healthy skin it needs hydration and protection from the environment.
Many oily skin types avoid moisturizing because they fear it may add more oil to their skin.
However, with the proper moisturizer you will provide a balanced solution for your oily skin.
The moisturizer will absorb the oil gland secretion to control pores from clogging. With this
oil blotting freshness your makeup will even look much better.
Solution: Theraderma Moisturizers
Oily/Acne Skin: Vitamin B Day Cream or Ultra Light Seaweed Cream and Sun Protection
Cream SPF 30.
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| 8. What causes dark spots on my skin and how can I get rid of them? |
The darks spots are known as hyperpigmentation. They are usually a result of sun damage
and/or hormonal changes. In addition, certain medications can increase photosensitivity.
Your best defense is prevention: wear sun protection when you work or play outdoors or try to
get the least amount of sun exposure. However, if you already have dark spots be sure to
use a exfoliating product in your homecare routine. Exfoliating the surface dead skin cells
will not only help to keep pores clean to prepare the skin to receive the benefits of a fading
gel product it will also increase cell renewal to return the skin to a more even skin tone. Sun
protection is a must when using a fading gel product.
Solution: Theraderma Anti Aging/Serums
Combinations/Dry Skin: Pineapple Enzyme Scrub and Fading Gel w/Kojic Acid or Alpha
Quinone Liquid Cream or Skin Refining Concentrate and Sun Protection Cream SPF 30.
Dry/Sensitive/Aging Skin: Pineapple Enzyme Scrub and Fading Gel w/Kojic Acid or Alpha
Quinone Liquid Cream or Skin Refining Concentrate and Sun Protection Cream SPF 30.
Oily/Acne Skin: Bamboo Scrub and Fading Gel w/Kojic Acid or Alpha Quinone Liquid
Cream or Skin Refining Concentrate and Sun Protection Cream SPF 30.
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