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About Combination Skin

Most people have combination skin - oily in the T-Zone, the forehead, nose, sometimes the inner cheeks, and the chin. Your oily T-Zone is prone to clogged and enlarged pores, blackheads, whiteheads and the odd breakouts.

Skincare Goals

T-Zone

Cleanse T-Zone oil before it clogs the pores, exfoliate sticky, dead surface skin cells, regenerate healthy skin cells.

Minimize enlarged and clogged pores in the T-Zone

Exfoliate dead skin cells

Repair and regenerate cells

Anti-Aging

Aging results in fine lines, wrinkles, sun spots, discoloration, sagging, enlarged and clogged pores, and visible capillaries.

The main causes of loss of elasticity and wrinkles are pulling of the muscles, collagen breakdown and loss of fat.

The sun is the most significant external contributor to the breakdown of collagen, free-radical deterioration of tissues, discoloration, and visible capillaries from thinning skin. The loss of elasticity contributes to enlarged pores, along with a build up of dead skin cells, oil and other debris, such as makeup.

Protect yourself from the sun

Repair free-radical cell damage with active ingredients

Regenerate your cells with regular exfoliation

Scroll down to see the best products and daily routine for you.

Multi-Enzyme Smoothing Peel

All Skin Types, except Sensitive

Pumpkin pulp extract, enzymes, anti-oxidant beta carotene, pineapple and papaya enzymes, willow bark

Glycolic acid, beta-hydroxy acid

- Dramatically improves skin clarity and texture -

- Loosens dead skin cells and helps unclog pores -

- Removes oils collected with dead skin cells -

Apply moderate layer over cleansed face and neck, avoiding eye area.

A brief stinging sensation is normal and should dissipate quickly.

Leave on for 10 minutes.

Massage in circular motion with light pressure to allow cleansing grains to remove loose dead skin cells.

Thoroughly rinse with warm, then cool water.

Lavender Cleansing Milk

All Skin Types

Avocado oil, essential oil of lavender

- Removes Make-up and Surface Dirt -

- Does not sting, or leave a film over the eyes -

- Leaves you feeling wonderful, clean, fresh and invigorated after a stressful, hectic day -

Apply small amount over eyes and the rest of the face.

Massage gently to remove eye make-up, mascara and other make-up.

Remove with warm, squeezed-out cotton face cloth.

Grapefruit Foaming Wash

Combination/Oily/Acneic Skins

Aloe vera extract, allantoin, seaweed extract, essential oil of grapefruit

- Deep Lathering cleaning -

- Removes excess oil without overstripping -

Wet hands with warm water and gently massage small amount over face and neck.

Pay particular attention to the T-Zone.

Rinse thoroughly with warm then cool water.

Botanical Toner

All Skin Types

Essential oils of lavender, teatree, ylang ylang, lemongrass and cedarwood

- Alcohol free -

- Aromatherapeutic -

- Restores pH balance -

After cleansing, apply toner with cotton pad to remove any residue from cleanser, makeup or hard water and leave skin lightly hydrated.

Apply more liberally in the T-Zone.

Copper Peptide CoQ10 Gel

All Skin Types

Particularly for environmentally damaged skin, and after peels and surgery

Copper Peptide, Co-Enzyme Q10, Hyaluronic Acid

- Oil-free anti-aging Gel -

- Great around eyes in the morning -

- Repairs environmental damage -

- Increases collagen and elastin production -

- Improves firmness and hydration -

- Heals -

After cleansing and toning, apply very small drops of gel to forehead, chin, and cheeks and smooth over skin.

Fantastic around sagging eye area in the morning, but avoid direct contact with eyes and mucous membranes.

Allow a moment to penetrate.

Follow with moisturizer or sunscreen product appropriate for your skin type. Avoid direct contact with eyes and mucous membranes.

Excellent to use after exfoliating with Multi Enzyme Smoothing Peel.

Clarifying Cream

Oily/Combination/Acne Prone

Essential oils of lavender, ylang ylang, teatree

Vitamins A and E

- Feather Light Gel Cream -

- Absorbs without any greasy residue -

- Promotes healing -

- Restores bright even skin tone -

After cleansing and toning, apply small amount over face and neck.

Avoid using on T-Zone when skin is particularly oily.

Focus on areas of discoloration

SPF 30+ Sheer Moisturizer

All Skin Types

Aloe, Vitamins A, D & E

- Weightless, oil-free sunscreen -

- Broad Spectrum -

- Fragrance Free and Hypoallergenic -

- Sheer daily moisture -

- Prevents premature aging from sun exposure -

- Enriched with Vitamins A, D & E -

Apply liberally to sun-exposed areas 15 to 30 minutes before sun exposure.

Reapply after swimming, washing, perspiring heavily or toweling

Aloe and Chamomile Light Cream

Oily/Combination/Acne Prone

Avocado oil, allantoin, aloe vera, holly oil, essential oils of neroli, chamomile and lemon

- Lightweight cream with just the right moisture for balanced skin -

- Absorbs quickly without greasy feel -

- Allantoin and Aloe Vera calm and soothe -

- Restores bright even skin tone -

After cleansing and toning, apply small amount over face and neck.

Allow cream to skin in on its own.