ASCP Skin Deep

MAY | JUNE 2019

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TRY THIS TECHNIQUE: Corrective Facial for Men with Acne Step 1: Skin Preparation: Reduce Bacteria and Inflammation Cleanse skin with a green tea and salicylic-based cleanser. Rinse thoroughly with a 4" × 4" gauze. Pat skin dry. Saturate a 2" × 2" gauze with a cell conditioner and apply to the face and neck using firm, even pressure. Let it remain on the skin and be absorbed. Step 2: Enzyme Application: Increase Cellular Exfoliation The enzymes chosen for this step will depend on the skin you are working with. • For oily/congested skin, use an enzyme combination of papaya extracts with hydrogen peroxide; herb enzymes; and salicylic, glycolic, and L-lactic acids. • For dry acne, eliminate the hydrogen peroxide and opt for enzymes such as papaya extracts; herbs; and salicylic, glycolic, and L-lactic acids. Dispense enzyme mixture into a glass beaker, and mix with a booster containing beta glucan, niacinamide, and cornflower extract to support wound healing. Using a firm, square brush, apply an even layer to the face and neck. Leave on the skin for 10 minutes. Remove with tepid water using a 4" × 4" gauze. Rinse several times to ensure thorough removal. Pat skin dry. Perform extractions if needed. Saturate a 2" × 2" gauze with green tea-based lotion and apply to the face and neck to prevent bacteria from spreading. Let it remain on the skin and be absorbed. Step 3: Therapeutic Gel Mask Application Combine a small amount of a booster containing chamomile, edelweiss, and coneflower with a booster of hyaluronic acid and aloe in a glass beaker. Mix with 1–2 droppers of a peel containing mandelic acid and arginine until well-blended. Using a firm, square brush, apply an even layer to the face and neck. Let set for 2 minutes, then layer the second mask application over the therapeutic gel mask. Step 4: Second Mask Application Combine a tomato-based enzyme peel with a milk-based mask. For oily/congested skin, use a slightly higher ratio of the peel to the milk mask. For dry acne skin, the milk mask ratio will be slightly higher. Dispense mask mixture into a glass beaker, add 2–3 pumps of a vitamin E serum, and mix well. Using a firm, square brush, apply an even layer to the face and neck. Leave on the skin for 8–10 minutes. Lay two unfolded 4" × 4" gauzes, dampened with cool water, on the upper and lower portions of the face. Roll chilled ice globes over the face for several minutes. Wrap the face and neck with a hot compress. Rinse with tepid water and a 4" × 4" gauze. Pat skin dry.

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