Dear Keira,

Thank you for this information!  It does sound like you have pretty good skin, and we can help you maintain a healthy, radiant, younger-looking complexion for a lifetime.   There are three very simple changes you can make now that will show you good results today, and pay off big time in the future!  I’ll describe them first, then after that is the regimen we recommend for you.

1. You are using a drying form of cleanser and not getting your skin optimally clean.  All liquid cleansers, even those with some good ingredients in them, are drying by their nature.  It’s just a natural fact of this form of cleanser.  And they all leave a thin film behind that builds up every day, further drying and irritating your skin.  Finally, it is very important, no matter what products you use, that you wipe them off with a soft, hygienic cloth.  For now, if you just wipe off your cleanser with a soft, wet, hygienic cloth, you’ll be doing your face a favor. No amount of rinsing with your fingers will thoroughly and completely remove all traces of product, oil and impurities.   And no cleanser of any type will get your skin as clean as a bar of soap — the trick is to get the cleansing benefits of soap with none of the drying side effects that occur when you just use soap and water.  Our soap will work where Clinique’s failed you because it’s not just soap and water.  That’s what our special Sandwich method is all about.  .  It’s great that you are using a cold cream and cloth at night, since you need something with a bit of oil in it to dissolve make up and surface impurities at the end of the day.  Brava to you!  Most women don’t do that and they should!   

2.  You are using foundation and powder.  While we understand the appeal of covering up skin problems with foundation and powder, these products actually contribute to the same problems they are designed to cover up.  Your skin is never clean with these products on them and they deposit dozens of unnecessary ingredients on your skin.  Over time the pigment builds up in your pores and causes uneven skin tone.  All foundations are at least a little drying but powder is the worst – it  sticks in the pores and is difficult to remove.  And one of the purposes of powder is to dry out your skin to give you a matte finish.  Finally, unless you clean them after each use, the brushes and puffs you use to apply powder and foundation are not sanitary after the first time you use them, so you end up re-applying previous days make up, oil and impurities.  Not a recipe for healthy skin!  It’s fine to have fun with make up once in a while for a special occasion, but if you can give up the daily use of primer, foundation and powder, or at least keep them to only special occasions, you will see a big improvement in your skin just from that.  The goal of our system is to not need to cover up your skin – and in your case it doesn’t sound as though you have anything to cover up!.

3.  Less than ideal exfoliation and lack of daily deep pore cleansing.  Next to staying out of the sun, regular, mild daily exfoliation and deep pore cleansing is the most important element for a lifetime of beautiful skin.  In your case you are getting your exfoliation from the Olay Brush and sometimes from chemical exfoliants in moisturizers.  While facial brushes feel soft, and can feel refreshing when used on your face, they actually cause more problems than they solve.  The bristles scratch the surface of the skin and pull at and stretch your pores.  And if you don’t clean them thoroughly after each use,  just like with make up brushes, you end up re-applying old product and impurities.   Chemical exfoliants are also problematic.  All chemical exfoliants work the same way, by dissolving the “glue” that holds the skin cells together so they fall off faster than they naturally would, and reveal newer, fresher skin cells below.  So basically they work by irritating your skin.  But they do not actually clean or remove anything.  Many people often see a good result at first, but over time, the daily dissolution of the skin structure causes increasing dryness, redness and sensitivity.  And if you combine the brush with the chemical exfoliants moisturizers, this is way too aggressive and will cause problems over time.  We offer a healthier alternative, that works in harmony with the natural processes of the skin.

Exfoliation is best done very gently, every day.  In our system we do this with the Refining Scrub in The Sandwich and with Instant Radiance exfoliating mask.   We exfoliate without chemicals and the scrub melts as you add more water so you can adjust it to the perfect texture for your skin.  The scrub particles are round and are made to gently clean out the pores without scratching or pulling.  It gently removes any dry, dead skin and it will also remove any product or impurity residue that has been building up on your face over time, as well as deep cleaning your pores, which it doesn’t sound like is a part of your regimen right now.  Once you start removing the dry skin that’s building  up and preventing further build up, and once you really get in there every day and clean out your pores from the powder and the daily accumulation of impurities you will very quickly see smaller pores, a velvety texture, improved tone and firmness, and a bright, glowing complexion.

If you are willing to stop what you are doing now and use our system for just a few weeks, you will see and feel the difference the first time you use it and the longer you stay on the system the better and better your skin will become. 

Here is what we recommend for you:

Every morning clean your face with The Sandwich for Normal to Slightly Dry Skin. Make sure you follow the directions exactly as the method is just as important as the products used. You will be using soap, which will get your skin cleaner than any liquid cleanser, but when used in our unique way it will never dry your skin. The Refining Scrub will gently remove the dry surface that’s built up and deep clean your pores, and you will be wiping everything off with Disposable Cleansing Cloths so nothing will be left behind to dry or irritate or dull your complexion. You won’t believe how fresh and clean your skin looks and feels after washing this way each morning. Moisturize with the same Lovely Glow you used to wash with. 

Every evening clean your face and remove your makeup (eye make up too) with Rich Milk and Refreshing Toner.  Remove both with the same Disposable Cleansing Cloths you used to remove your Sandwich. If you like the cold cream and wash cloth, you’ll love this!  Moisturize with the same Lovely Glow you used in your morning Sandwich only if your skin feels dry. 

We would like to send you the recommended products to try.  Please let us know the shipping address.  And please let us know if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Penny Kjellberg

Simone France Inc.