Ruthie Harper, MD

oily/acne prone skin assessment

Oily or Acne Prone Skin Symptoms:

1. Moderate oiliness on the forehead, nose and chin.
2. Cheek area may be slightly oily at times.
3. Pores are small to medium and visible in the t-zone.
4. Skin may feel dry during the winter months.

Product and Product Usage Suggestions:

STEP 1 - PURIFY

SELF FOAMING FACIAL CLEANSER

Apply 1-3 pumps to fingertips, and then to skin. Move foam around the face and neck gently. Rinse thoroughly with tepid water. Post Laser or Peel Instructions: Begin use after skin has healed (7-10 days). Use twice daily. Apply to face sparingly. Rinse with tepid water.

EXFOLIATING GLYCLOLIC FACIAL CLEANSER

Apply cleanser to dry skin and massage gently using fingertips or clean washcloth. Add warm water and continue. Rinse well. Gently pat dry. Not intended to remove eye makeup or for use round the eye area.

Repeat morning and evening or as directed by your physician or skin care specialist.

STEP 2 - PREPARE

FACIAL BALANCING TONER

Apply lightly to face and neck directly with hands or with cotton ball. Do not rinse. For best results use twice daily after cleansing or as recommended by your physician or skin care specialist.

STEP 3 - TREAT

Select from the following products based on your skincare needs or the recommendations of your skincare specialist.

MORNING AND EVENING

Age Defying Wrinkle and Firming Complex

Apply to clean skin, twice daily, and gently massage into areas of concern (expression lines frown lines). Gently pat into skin until absorbed. May be used under moisturizer. Store in a cool, dry place.

Glycolic Resurfacing Complex

Apply small amount to face and neck, or areas of concern once daily for approximately two weeks, then twice daily after the skin adapts or as directed by physician. Use of an SPF is strongly recommended. Avoid eye area and mucous membranes.

Ultimate Eye Moisture and Correction

After cleansing and toning, apply a small amount to ring finger and pat gently under the eyes until absorbed. Do not get too close to the eye itself. Use morning and evening for best results or as recommended by your skin care specialist.

Lip Enhancing Treatment

Apply a small amount to lips as often as needed. In the evening, after cleansing, apply to lips and also around the vermillion border.

Firm and Smooth Glycolic Body Moisturizer

Apply to hands, body or feet and gently massage into the skin. Use twice daily, or as directed by physician. Not intended for facial use.

Blemish Fix Acne Treatment

Apply on blemished or congested areas after extractions.

Waterless Vitamin C with Idebenone

Apply to face, neck, or other areas of concern after cleansing and toning twice daily, avoiding eye area.

STEP 4 - MOISTURIZE

Hyaluronic Moisture Gel

Apply to clean face, neck and décolleté twice daily as a moisturizer or in addition to your moisturizer for additional hydration.

Antioxidant Firming Moisture Complex

After cleansing and toning and using treatment products (step 3), apply a thin layer over entire face and neck and lightly massage into skin until absorbed. Follow with appropriate SPF product. Use morning and evening for cumulative results. May be worn alone or under makeup.

Botanical Moisture Protection

After cleansing, apply a small amount to face and neck and massage gently until absorbed. Use twice daily or as directed by your skin care professional.

STEP 5 - PROTECT

Sunless Tan Moisture Perfection

Apply daily until the desired depth of tan is reached then apply every third day to maintain color. For best results exfoliate prior to use. Wash hands after use.

Ultimate Defense SPF 25

Apply generously and evenly before sun exposure and as needed every 3 to 4 hours while in the sun or more frequently when in water or perspiring.