Step 1 – First Cleanse
The first cleanse in your routine is about helping to melt away makeup and removing the surface layer of dirt, pollution and toxins from the day. Every time you use the Cleansing Face Balm, the 100% natural formulation prepares your skin for a deeper second cleanse.
Skin Type: Suitable for all skin types.
How to use: Simply apply the balm to all areas of the face, including around the eye area, before removing thoroughly with a muslin cloth or flannel. Skin should feel cleansed and refreshed, but not stripped, dry or tight!
Frequency: Daily
Top Tip: You can also use the cleansing balm to remove eye makeup!
Step 2 – Second Cleanse
With your skin halfway through its cleansing routine, it’s now prepped for a deeper, more thorough cleanse. This is where a water-based cleanser is vital, such as our Fennel & Cardamom Chai Soap Bar. It can penetrate more deeply into the pores to remove impurities deeper in the pores, thus helping prevent breakouts, build-up and spots.
Skin type:- Oily / combination: Fennel & Cardamom
- Sensitive, Dry, Dehydrated: Cinnamon & Ginger
How to use: Dampen face and apply soap bar with a little water to lather.
Frequency: Daily
Step 3 - Exfoliate
With your skin thoroughly cleansed, you’re now prepped to exfoliate! Our body and face exfoliators help to buff away dead, dry skin to reveal fresh glowing skin underneath. Regular exfoliation helps to prevent buildup and spots.
Skin type :- Normal – dry: Lemongrass or Tangerine Body Scrub, Citrus Face Scrub
- Sensitive: Cacao Body Scrub, Floral Face Scrub
- Oily - Combination: Peppermint Body Scrub, Herbal Face Scrub
How to use: Our oil-based scrubs should always be applied to damp skin. Make sure to shake the tube to ensure the oils are mixed, then squeeze out into palm of hands. Apply in circular motions, leave a short moment and then rinse.
Frequency: Both body and face scrub can be used 3-4 times per week.
Step 4 – Moisturise
With your skin now cleansed and exfoliated, it’s time to give it some love! As a general rule of thumb - when moisturising, using the lightest, water-based products first when layering your skincare. Our Face Moisturiser has cocoa butter and aloe vera to soothe and nourish the skin.
Skin Type: All skin types, including oily skin.
How To Use: Apply with fingertips, massaging upwards, outwards motions.
Frequency: Twice daily
Step 5 – Hydrate
As the next step in your skincare routine, use an oil-based, water-free serum to deliver intense nourishment and hydration. Through a combination of linoleic-acid rich oils and vitamin C, our Face Serum helps to promote the production of collagen, keeping skin supple.
Skin Type: All skin types, including oily skin.
How To Use: Apply a few drops to damp skin with fingertips, massaging in slowly in circular motions.
Frequency: Twice daily
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Hi! Just to clarify point 5 in your cleansing routine with the serum after moisturiser………..says apply serum to damp skin – should that be moisturised skin? I wonder if this may be why some confusion? Love, love your products!!
Hi SC,
It’s great to hear that you love UpCircle! We recommend using the Serum after the Moisturiser. This is because the Serum is 100% oil based, taking longer to be absorbed into the skin. The Serum works through occlusion, locking in the hydration provided by the Moisturiser by forming a protective seal over your skin. We understand that other Serums are recommended to be applied before Moisturiser but with our formula it is best after! We hope this helps!
I am 67. Have sensitive dry skin. I use the balm for cleansing washing off with water and linen cloth. I was only told to use the chia soap 2/3 times a week. Not after every cleanse. I then go on to moisturiser and follow it at night with moisturiser and then coffee oil . Love the stuff. So is that correct for my skin type or should I use the soap after each balm cleanse. I took previous advice you see so now a little confused. Can I add I got some of the products to be trying at Holland and Barrett whilst waiting for the balm and cream.
Hey guys,
Really love your products and all but I cannnnoooot deal with the serum after moisturising step. You apply serum before moisturiser always. Serums have less dense, and smaller particles than moisturisers, you apply them after you’re cleansed (and ideally, toned) so that their ingredients penetrate your epidermis and get directly into the second and third skin layers of your skin to target the issues you’re having. Sorry I just can’t not say anything about that. But otherwise, all is awesome!
Thank you for the tutorial, was surprised to see you put the serum on after the moisturizer, always been told the other way round! Also what about the face mask? Looking forward to your response.