The 6-Step Miracle Routine That Has Been Saving Our Skin
It goes without saying that at Follain, we’re total skincare fanatics: We’re constantly trying new products and swapping secrets for getting clear, glowing skin. But with cold, dry weather in full effect over the last couple months, our skin has been in need of some serious TLC.
Maddie Clary, digital educator at Follain, came up with a super-charged, super-healing routine of Follain favorites to help, whether you’re suffering from dryness, dullness, break outs—just about anything. Word got around the office and soon we were all swooning over the effects this routine. We knew we had to share it with the green beauties of the world.
Disclaimer: We realize that with six steps and seven products, this routine is pretty luxe. But even if you don’t have access to every product listed below or the time for such an involved skincare routine, layering a couple of these can work wonders; each is a miracle product in its own right. Rachael Bentley, our in-house graphic designer, saw almost immediate results, after struggling with uncharacteristic breakouts on her cheeks and chin for several weeks.
“I overheard Maddie talking about a ‘miracle routine’ in the office, so I had to ask her about it,” Rachael said. “I followed her instructions one night after work (accompanied by some herbal tea and and an episode of Friends, of course), and my skin felt heavenly after the final step and especially the next morning. My entire face was soft, smooth, bright, and incredibly moisturized. Best of all, the breakouts almost completely vanished over the course of the next week, so the products were working hard even after I took them off. My skin feels back to normal, and I’m psyched!”
Read on for Maddie’s totally non-toxic miracle skincare routine.
1. Naturopathica Manuka Honey Cleansing Balm
With dry hands and a dry face, massage the cleansing balm into your skin. This will melt away your make-up, dirt, and oil from the day. Rinse with warm water and a washcloth.
2. Tata Harper Regenerating Cleanser
Pat your face lightly dry. Then with dry hands and a dry face, massage the cleanser all over face and neck. This will help open up your pores to increase the effectiveness of the next step.
3. Tata Harper Resurfacing Mask & Naturopathica Sweet Cherry Brightening Enzyme Peel
Mix these two products together. Layer the mixture on top of the Regenerating Cleanser. The enzymes will eat away at dead skin cells, helping brighten and clear your complexion. Leave on for 5 to 10 minutes (it’s supposed to tingle, so don’t worry!).
4. Rinse
After your power mask has done its work, rinse it off with lukewarm water.
5. Tone
Apply your favorite toner.
6. May Lindstrom Blue Cocoon & Youth Dew
While your skin is still damp from the toner, apply a small scoop of Blue Cocoon, mixed with a couple drops of Youth Dew. Mix together and gently press into skin.
Voilà!
Manuka Honey Cleansing Balm
Naturopathica
Regenerating Cleanser
Tata Harper
Resurfacing Mask
Tata Harper
Sweet Cherry Brightening Enzyme Peel
Naturopathica
Blue Cocoon
May Lindstrom
The Youth Dew
May Lindstrom
If you try this routine or any of these products, let us know how they work for you by joining the conversation on Facebook or Instagram. And don’t forget, you can always get a routine customized for your unique skin needs by taking our skin quiz or meeting with one of our store educators for an in-person consultation.
March 14, 2019
