June 4, 2010
I’ve worked up to using the REVERSE Regimen every day, but I’m noticing that my cheeks are dry, red and a little irritated. Can you give me some advice?
Many times, dry, red and irritated skin on the cheeks or the chin area is the result of over exfoliation. Using the product in one place too long or under too much pressure can disrupt the delicate lipid barrier and lead to cosmetic intolerance syndrome.
To quickly correct this problem, stop using the REVERSE Regimen for 2-3 days and during this time use a gentle cleanser and 1% hydrocortisone cream over the irritated areas and follow with a gentle moisturizer. Once the skin appears back to normal, follow these new tips:
1. Change the way you scrub. Most people apply the cleanser to the palms of their hands and place their hands on the cheeks then vigorously rub. We suggest applying the cleanser to the finger pads and, using small circles, gently massage the entire face evenly. Finger pads have the most sensitivity and can detect pressure better. Do not stay in one place too long. Let the product do the work--no extra pressure is required.
2. Do not use a wash cloth or oscillating brush to cleanse as they absorb much of the treatment wash (wasteful) and may cause over exfoliation. Also, wash cloths are notorious for harboring bacteria.
3. Gradually introduce the products again and layer a moisturizer over the REVERSE Skin Lightening Treatment. Build up to twice daily use as tolerated.
Do I need to wear sunscreen a cloudy day?
Yes, you need a broad-spectrum sunscreen that combat both UVB and UVA rays, everyday, rain or shine.
The sun emits three different kinds of rays, two of which reach the earth. We’ll begin with UVB rays, which you are no doubt familiar with, as these are the rays that cause painful and visible sunburns. UVB rays are the burning rays your mother always warned you about. They are strongest between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. during the summer months when sunlight hits the earth more directly.
UVA radiation, on the other hand, is omnipresent striking the earth and your skin from sunup to sundown, rain or shine, 365 days a year. The rays are equally as strong at 7:00 a.m. as they are at noon and at 5:00 p.m. They are so powerful they can penetrate clouds, rain, snow, glass, some plastics and clothing (especially loose cotton weaves and wet fabrics). UVA rays are long rays that penetrate deep into the dermis, causing tremendous damage over time. They have the ability to destroy our collagen and elastin, causing wrinkles and sagging. UVA rays also stimulate pigment-producing melanocytes to release brown melanin, resulting in “liver spots” on the face, hands and chest—a true hallmark of aged skin.
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