Vivier Redness relief skin care program

What is irritable skin?

Irritable skin, also characterized as sensitive skin, can affect dry and oily skin types, causing a range of reactions based on the skin’s own chemical components or antigens that may react with a product's chemicals. Skin is clinically characterized as sensitive when it reacts on a predictable basis to an element or ingredient.

This skin type reacts to heat, wind, friction or cold. It commonly reacts to external variables. It is a skin condition that has a lower tolerance to certain products.

Sensitivity manifests itself as redness, itching, burning, blotchiness, and in some cases small pustules. Individuals with irritable skin must use gentle products with anti-irritating and immuno-stimulating ingredients known to reduce inflammation and prevent free radical reactions.

Treatment strategy for sensitive skin falls into two categories:

1) The first strategy is to reduce the initial insult to the skin. In the case of cleansing products, this means ensuring they are mild as possible, yet still effective.

2) The second strategy is to ensure that the product does not damage the stratum corneum barrier. Moisturizing ingredients, lipids and other compounds may be helpful in reinforcing the vital shield.

Rosacea

A skin condition often associated with irritable skin is Rosacea. It is a chronic disorder of the face that affects people middle aged and older, individuals with fair skin, as well as those genetically predisposed to the condition through family appearance of telangiestases, central facial edema, stinging, burning and roughness or scaling. It is considered a form of acne. Clinical manifestation of rosacea is:

Transient vascular dilation with varying erythema
Blushing is most often involved
Papules and pustules follow
Factors that trigger Rosacea are:
Alcohol
Spicy foods
Stress
Female hormones
Allergies
Mediations
Anything that may increase blood flow to the face

Steps to Follow

Morning

STEP 1 HEXAM© IDS© Gentle Cleanser
Massage cleanser onto damp face and neck. Rinse off with lukewarm water.

STEP 2 Refreshing Toner
Apply to face and neck using a cotton pad.

STEP 3 Vitamin-C IDS© Eye Contour Serum 5*
AND Firming Eye Contour Cream
OR Dark Circle Diminishing Eye Cream
Place a small amount of product on your fingertips and gently massage onto the area underneath and around the contour of your eyes, including the crow’s feet, avoiding eyes, eyelids and eyebrows.

STEP 4 A/K Capsules Redness Diminishing Complex
Twist capsule open and squeeze contents onto fingertips. Gently massage onto cheeks, chin, forehead, neck and chest as desired. For skin with rosacea, use every other day. Flakiness may occur.

STEP 5 LEXXEL© IDS© Redness Relief Moisturizing Cream
Apply as needed to add moisture.

STEP 6 Daily Moisturizing Shield SPF 30
Apply as needed to protect skin from sun damage.

For added benefits, use one of the VivierSkin© Scrubs before the Cleanser, and/or TMR High Potency Serum on areas where needed.

Evening

STEP 2 Refreshing Toner
Apply to face and neck using a cotton pad.

STEP 5 Nightly Renewal Cream
Apply as needed to add moisture.

Vivier programs include:

Dry, Sensitive skin care program | Hyperpigmentation program | Oily or acne-prone skin care program | Redness relief skin care program | Aging skin care program

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