Hello, Beauty!
Your skin is literally working around the clock to protect you from everything the world throws at it.
And just like I wouldn't expect my car to run forever without changing the oil, I've learned that my skin really does benefit from an actual day after day routine.
We're talking cleansing, toning, serum, and moisturizer. I've realized each step actually has a very specific task and reason to be in your routine.
I call this four step routine, the dream team.
Here’s how the dream team actually works:
Cleansing — it gets rid of all the day's buildup of makeup, sunscreen, and just general life stuff. I used to skip this step sometimes, and I will never do so again because I immediately feel it the next morning. I get dry pretty quickly and the suppleness is completely gone.
Toning –– It gives my skin of burst of nutrition right after cleansing and creates this amazing base for everything that comes next to actually absorb properly.
Serum — this is my targeted treatment moment where I can address whatever my skin is dealing with that day or season. It's like giving my skin exactly what it's craving, but in the most concentrated way possible.
Moisturizer — it seals in everything I just layered on and keeps my skin feeling comfortable and happy all day and all night long.
But, here's what nobody tells you, your skin is constantly evolving.
Hormones, seasons, stress, getting older, even just moving to a new city, they're all messing with your complexion in different ways. Having a four step routine, or the dream team, gives me a flexible framework that can adapt with my skin.
I can swap out my serum when my skin needs more brightening support, or reach for a richer moisturizer when the weather gets harsh, but my skin always has that consistent support system it can count on.
It gives my skin everything essential in a way that feels simple and sustainable, but it's not locked into using the exact same products forever.
And if this has you thinking about that step you always skip, or the serum you've been curious about, or wondering if your current moisturizer is actually doing enough, tomorrow is the last day to get 25% off sitewide using the code ASCMEMDAY26, plus you'll get a free Brighten Elixir with orders over $150.
Brighten is our potent vitamin c boosting elixir that you mix into the serum or facial oil you are already using. It gives it an incredible vitamin C boost, especially if your skin has been looking tired or uneven lately.
But, that is really the goal of our recommended four step routine: a foundation to work from, so it can stay more balanced, comfortable, and supported over time.
Going to go do my skin care routine,
Grace - Email Marketing Lead
