Bioelements Skin Care - Definitely Oily Skin

Phase 1: Cleanse

Remove eye makeup with Makeup Dissolver. Wash face with Decongestant Cleanser morning and night. Follow with several sprays of Equalizer.

Twice a week: Exfoliate skin with Measured Micrograins. Massage on. Rinse off.

Phase 2: Protect

For daytime: Apply Quick Refiner over entire face. Next apply T-Zone Monitor. Follow with application of Sun Diffusing Protector over entire face and neck.

Phase 3: Restore

For night: Apply Quick Refiner over entire face on clean skin. Follow with a thin coat of Beyond Hydration.

Twice a week: Apply a Restorative Clay mask. Let dry. Rinse off. Follow with Beyond Hydration.

In addition, dab Breakout Control on blemishes when needed.

Bioelements Skin Care - Moderately Oily Skin

Phase 1: Cleanse

Remove eye makeup with Makeup Dissolver. Wash face with Decongestant Cleanser morning and night. Follow with several sprays of Equalizer.

Twice a week: Exfoliate skin with Measured Micrograins. Massage on. Rinse off.

Phase 2: Protect

For daytime: Apply Quick Refiner over entire face and neck. Next apply T-Zone Monitor over forehead, nose, and chin. Follow with application of Sun Diffusing Protector over entire face and neck.

Phase 3: Restore

For night. Cleanse skin. Dab Eye Area around eyes. Roll the VitaMineral Power Pen on all clogged or lined areas. Apply Beyond Hydration over entire face and neck.

Once a week: Apply a Restorative Clay mask. Let dry. Rinse off. Follow with Beyond Hydration.

In addition: You may need Breakout Control on problem areas.

Bioelements Skin Care - Combination, slightly oily

Phase 1: Cleanse

Remove eye makeup with Makeup Dissolver. Wash face with Twice Daily Bar morning and night. Follow with several sprays of Equalizer.

Once a week: Exfoliate skin with Measured Micrograins. Massage on. Rinse off.

Phase 2: Protect

For daytime: Dab Eye Area around eyes. Next, dab Jet Travel around eyes and T-Zone Monitor on nose and forehead. Apply Everyday Protector over entire face and neck.

Phase 3: Restore

For night: Apply Quick Refiner over entire face on clean skin. Roll the VitaMineral Power Pen on all clogged or lined areas and blend in. Apply Urban Detox around eyes only. Follow with an application of Absolute Moisture on entire face and neck.

Once a week: Apply a Restorative Clay mask. Let dry. Rinse off. Follow with an application of Absolute Moisture.

In addition: Stress Solution may be substituted if skin is sensitive.

Bioelements Skin Care - Combination, slightly dry

Phase 1: Cleanse

Remove eye makeup with Makeup Dissolver. Wash face with Moisture Positive Cleanser morning and Twice Daily Bar at night. Follow with several sprays of Equalizer.

Once a week: Exfoliate skin with Measured Micrograins. Massage on. Rinse off.

Phase 2: Protect

For daytime: Dab Eye Area around eyes. Apply a thin layer of Jet Travel on dry areas and around eyes. Follow with an application of Everyday Protector over entire face and neck.

Phase 3: Restore

For night: Apply Quick Refiner over entire face on clean skin. Next roll the VitaMineral Power Pen on all clogged or lined areas and blend in. Apply an application of Absolute Moisture on entire face and neck.

Once a week: Apply CremeTheraphy mask. Leave on 10 minutes. Rinse off. Follow with an application of Absolute Moisture.

In addition: Stress Solution may be substituted if skin is sensitive.

Bioelements Skin Care - Moderately Dry

Phase 1: Cleanse

Remove eye makeup with Makeup Dissolver. Wash face with Moisture Positive Cleanser morning and Twice Daily Bar at night. Follow with several sprays of Equalizer.

Once a week: Exfoliate skin with Measured Micrograins. Massage on. Rinse off.

Phase 2: Protect

For daytime: Dab Eye Area around eyes. Apply a thin layer of Oxygen Cocktail on face and around eyes. Follow with an application of Everyday Protector over entire face and neck, then a few drops of Recovery Serum. Use Instant Emollient of dry lips.

Phase 3: Restore

For night: Apply Quick Refiner over entire face on clean skin. Next roll the VitaMineral Power Pen on all clogged or lined areas and blend in. Apply an application of Crucial Moisture on entire face, neck and around eyes.

Twice a week: Apply CremeTheraphy mask. Leave on 10 minutes. Rinse off. Apply Oxygen Cocktail around eye area. Follow with an application of Crucial Moisture on entire face and neck.

In addition: Stress Solution may be substituted for Oxygen Cocktail if skin is sensitive.

Bioelements Skin Care - Definitely dry

Phase 1: Cleanse

Remove eye makeup with Makeup Dissolver. Wash face with Moisture Positive Cleanser morning and Twice Daily Bar at night. Follow with several sprays of Equalizer.

Once a week: Exfoliate skin with Measured Micrograins. Massage on. Rinse off.

Phase 2: Protect

For daytime: Apply a layer of Everyday Protector over entire face and neck. Follow with an application of Crucial Moisture, then a layer of Recovery Serum on top. Apply Instant Emollient lips if they are dry.

Phase 3: Restore

For night: Apply Quick Refiner over entire face on clean skin. Next apply Eye Area around eyes. Follow with an application of Oxygen Cocktail, then Crucial Moisture .

Twice a week: Apply CremeTheraphy mask. Leave on 10 minutes. Rinse off. Apply Oxygen Cocktail around eye area. Follow with an application of Crucial Moisture. Follow with Recovery Serum

In addition: Stress Solution may be substituted if skin is sensitive.

Bioelements Skin Care - FAQ's

Q: Why are my cheeks always red and sensitive?

A: You may be suffering from a condition known as Rosacea. This condition is characterized by a pattern of redness that is permanently on the cheeks and sometimes the nose. The condition starts to appear in the early thirties and is more common in people who have had teenage acne. Rosacea is triggered to flare up by a number of different external factors such as alcohol, smoking, stress, weather conditions and diet. When the skin is experiencing a flare up, it can become very red, itchy and sometimes little pimples can appear. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms you should see a dermatologist for diagnosis. Use gentle products on your skin for example Bioelements Moisture Positive Cleanser custom blended with Soothing Concentrate, and Capillary Antidote. Complete sun block is essential so use Bioelements Sun Diffusing Protector, which has SPF 15, or Bioelements Year-Round Protector with SPF 30+. To help with any dryness use Bioelements Crucial Moisture or Absolute Moisture and always have your skincare professional custom blend your products with Soothing Concentrate and Capillary Antidote. Lastly, use Bioelements Recovery Serum for dryness and dehydration.

Q: What can be done for those annoying occasional breakouts on the face?

A: Breakouts on the face can be caused by a number of different factors. The most common cause in women especially is hormonal imbalance, which will cause the skin to react by breaking out along the jaw line. This usually happens around the time of a woman’s menstrual cycle or in times of stress. The best thing to do is to apply a product which contains 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide to the areas that are affected. Bioelements Breakout Control is just the right product for the job. Apply it directly over the breakout, and you will see that the area will heal and dry within two to three days of use.

Q: Does stress really affect my skin?

A: Many experts say yes. That's why it's important to visit your skin care center regularly for destressing face and body treatments. It's an investment in your beauty and health

Q: Do I really need to use a mask?

A: If so, why? Yes. Regular use of corrective facial masks keeps your skin toned, just like regular exercise keeps your body in shape. For best results, have your Bioelements esthetician create a customized facial mask personalized for your exact skin.

Q: I love to lie in the sun. How can I protect my skin from damaging UVA and UVB rays?

A: The sun is the number one reason why the skin ages. UVA rays penetrate deep into the skin and destroy the support structure of the skin, causing the surface to appear wrinkled. UVB rays affect the surface of the skin, and will cause the skin to burn. Multiple burns on the skin before the age of 18 will cause the skin to age dramatically in the 30’s,and will also increase the probability of developing skin cancer. To protect your skin from these conditions, always where a total sun block on your skin. We recommend Bioelements Year-Round Protector with SPF 30+, which will block both types of damaging rays. Try to stay out of the sun between the hours of 10 am and 3 pm when the sun is at its hottest and always wear a hat with a wide brim when in the sun.

Q: Help! I get dry itchy patches on my skin. What can I do?

A: Those dry, itchy red patches that occur on the skin are often from a condition known as eczema. Eczema can occur on almost any part of your body although it is typically on the face, neck, ankles, elbows and knees. The most important thing you can do for eczema is to stop scratching the skin. Scratching only makes it worse. Your best bet is to moisten the skin with lukewarm – not hot – water, gently pat dry, then immediately apply a hydrocortisone cream to reduce inflammation and lock in moisture (one to try is Bioelements Immediate Comfort with 1% hydrocortisone.) In addition, avoid contact with itchy things like wool or furry pets, or irritants like harsh chemicals and strong soap. If all of this fails to help, see a dermatologist who can prescribe medication to help alleviate your problem.

Q: What causes my acne to flare up?

A: Acne outbreaks are caused by the four “trigger factors”: excess oil, pore-clogging dead skin cells, acne bacteria and inflammation. Hormones prompt your oil glands to produce excess oil, provoking the skin cells in your pores to rapidly shed. When the pore becomes clogged by trapped oil and dead skin cells it creates a perfect breeding ground for irritating acne bacteria. As your skin tries to deal with the bacteria, it becomes inflamed, eventually causing a full-blown breakout. To stop this cycle from repeating itself over and over you need to control all four trigger factors. [Try Bioelements Acne Clearing System, created to target all four trigger factors!] back to Skin Care

Q: I always hear that foods like chocolate or French fries can cause acne. Is this really true?

A: Although nutrition plays an overall role in the health of our skin, acne is not directly related to sugar consumption or other foods (with the exception of foods that contain a high iodine content which can trigger breakouts). Acne breakouts are triggered by bacteria, which produces irritating substances that cause inflammation. Acne is also triggered by the hyper-shedding of dead cells within the pores and the clumping together of these cells caused by excessive oil production. So the four trigger factors of acne are 1)excess oil production 2)dead skin cells 3)acne bacteria 4)inflammation. It’s these trigger factors - not sugar consumption - that are the real culprits. To control acne, all four trigger factors have to be addressed. Try Bioelements Acne Clearing System – it works 24 hours a day to combat these exact factors.

Q: I have adult acne. Are there any options aside from using antibiotics or products such as Retin-A?

A: Adult acne can be quite a challenge. It is recommended you visit a skin care specialist to have your skin properly assessed before using any products. The professional recommendation is to use a complete system of products rather than relying on one "miracle" acne product. This means using products that are all created to treat the causes of your acne and clear up the skin. The products in Bioelements Acne Clearing System: Spotless Cleanser, Active Astringent, AcnePlex, PorePlex and Amino Mask, work in conjunction with each other, 24 hours a day, to clear up existing acne blemishes, prevent future breakouts and heal the visible signs of past acne flare-ups.

Q: Do I need to use an eye cream? Can my facial moisturizer work under and around my eyes just as well?

A: All Bioelements moisturizers can be used around the eyes. However, do remember that the skin around the eye area is a lot different than the rest of the face. There are no oil glands there, so skin tends to get dry and lined. Also, the skin of the eye area is much thinner and can’t absorb heavier products. A separate eye cream can be used to solve specific problems around the eye such as fine lines and dark circles. Use one that has been specially formulated for the delicate area [try Bioelements Eye Area – an advanced eye cream with Alphablend™]

Q: Do I really need to use a toner?

A: Using a toner everyday is an important step in having healthy skin – don’t skip it! The purpose of toner is to restore the skin to its natural pH level [between 4.5 and 5.5], and to remove any traces of cleanser left behind. The skin will accept moisturizer more readily and easily if it’s prepared with a toner first. All skin types can benefit from the use of a good alcohol-free toner. [Try Bioelements Equalizer – an alcohol-free toner with herbal extracts to hydrate just-cleansed skin. To give your toner an extra boost, add Bioelements Rev-Up –to energize dull, sluggish skin – or add Calm Down – to soothe sensitized skin – to your Equalizer.]

Q: How often should I have a facial?

A: The skin cells take about 28 days to reach the surface [in optimum circumstances], so once a month it is beneficial to deep cleanse and remove impurities from the pores. Depending on your skin, it may be better to have an occasional longer, more intensive treatment according to your esthetician’s professional opinion. Your skin care expert can recommend the proper home care agenda as well as help you maintain your skin’s well-being.

Q: What are the benefits of having regular facials?

A: The skin’s natural tendency is to heal itself in a fastidious manner, however, sometimes we must seek professional help in order to achieve maximum results. Things like hormones, stress and seasonal changes can bring on trouble that’s best addressed by a licensed professional. There are many benefits to regular facials: Clearer skin is a natural result of professional exfoliating on a regular basis, and smoother, more moist and supple skin is a result of the professional massage that may be included in your facial. Skin learns to adjust more quickly to life’s stressors, and responds in a healthy manner. As you keep regular appointments with your esthetician, she will learn the cyclical changes that occur with your skin and will adjust and offer the correct products for you to use.

Q: I am beginning to see some sagging along my jaw line. What Bioelements products should I use?

A: As we age, the tissue along the jaw line can lose its elasticity, causing the skin to hang or stretch lower, careating what most call 'jowls.' You can stop this process by having a skin care professional custom blend a Bioelements Cleanser and Moisturizer for your Biotype with ingredients that can combat this problem. Bioelements Actives are laboratory-strength plant extracts and raw ingredients that can target specifc skin needs when blended into your take-home products. Your skin care professional can custom blend in Firming Complex, which stimulates the skin into producing collagen and elastin to "tighten" the skin. Combined with the Active Age Fighter, which specifically targets skin cells that produce collagen and elastin and can increase skin firmness up to 21% with regular use, your custom blended product will combat your sagging jaw frustrations. To find a salon near you that can custom blend for your Biotype, click here!

Q: What can be done for fine lines and wrinkles on my face?

A: Fine lines and wrinkles on the face are caused when the support structures of the skin begin to break down. This usually begins to happen in the early thirties and is caused primarily by damage from ultra violet rays. To help reduce the signs of aging use Bioelements Eye Area around the eyes. It contains 4% Alpha Hydroxy acids, which will exfoliate the skin, lessening the appearance of the lines. Recently the use of topical vitamins on the skin has produced dramatic results in reversing the signs of aging. Use Bioelements VitaMineral Power Pen, which contains vitamins A, C, D and E. These vitamins, when applied immediately after cleansing, will help reduce and may reverse the signs of aging.

Bioelements Skin Care - Body Care FAQ's

A: The stinging you feel is due to minor irritation caused by shaving. You have removed several of the top protective cell layers from your skin with the razor. Here’s two suggestions for you that can help: 1. Consider having your legs waxed at a salon rather than shaving. Waxing lasts a lot longer than shaving (up to a month or more). 2.Try using a gentle product for shaving your legs. (Bioelements Moisture Positive Cleanser works great – it won’t strip the natural oils on your skin). Then, after shaving, apply Bioelements Extremely Emollient Body Creme to your legs. It’s got natural citrus aromatherapy oils to smooth and nourish your skin. And always be sure to use a fresh blade when you shave. Older, dull razors can cause even more irritation.

Q: My skin always seems to be dry. Help!

A: Often, weather conditions or activities can affect your skin. But you can combat dry skin by following these simple steps: 1. Drink plenty of water. This is a good idea for your skin’s health no matter what the weather is like, but it can especially help in the colder months. 2. Gently exfoliate your skin twice a week [try using Bioelements Cactus Cloth]. 3. Moisturize every day! It’s best to apply lotion on still-damp skin because it helps to retain moisture [try Bioelements Extremely Emollient after you shower].

Q: How can I get rid of the brown spots on my hands?

A: Called solar lentigines, those unsightly brown spots that appear on the hands, arms, chest and face are the cumulative result of sun exposure. And even if you never intentially tanned your skin, intermittant day-in day-out exposure is enough to cause the problem. The solution is Bioelements Pigment Discourager with 2% hydroquinone. Ask your esthetician for specific instructions on how to use Pigment Discourager, and follow her directions if you want to see results.

Q: What's the best way to get a natural, even looking self-tan?

A: Try blending your self tanner with a body moisturizer. Blend a 50/50 mix of Bioelements Serious Self-Tanner and Bioelements Extremely Emollient Body Creme. The result? A healthy-looking natural glow you'll love. And this method also makes touch-ups easier and less noticeable!

Q: How do aromatherapy oils work?

A: The essential oils found in Bioelements Aromatherapy Oils are fragrant and concentrated substances that are extracted from plants. These complex mixtures contain a wide variety of organic compounds, and these natural substances work in harmony with the systems of the body. Bioelements makes two Aromatherapy Oils for the bath: Yin, to relax the body and mind while softening the skin; and Yang, to revitalize the body and mind while also softening the skin.

Q: Now that I've got a great self-tan, how can I show it off?

A: Give your self-tan a shimmery, luminous glow with Bioelements Gold Mine. It contains emollient-rich jojoba, avocado and almond oils and natural minerals - so it helps keep skin smooth as it shimmers!

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