Alpha Hydrox

DRY SKIN ROUTINE

Morning

STEP 1 - CLEANSE	Use Alpha Hydrox Nourishing Cleanser or Foaming Face Wash
STEP 2 - EXFOLIATE	Use Alpha Hydrox 12% AHA Soufflé, 10% AHA Enhanced Lotion, 14% Intensive Serum or use 1-14% AHA Swipe on face & neck (do not rinse off) NOTE: If you are just starting and AHA routine, start by using the 10% Enhanced Lotion.  After a few months of use, you can increase to the 12% Souffle and after several more months you can move to the 14% Swipes or Serum, if you wish.
STEP 3 - MOISTURIZE	a. Apply Alpha Hydrox Eye & Upper Lip Cream b. Apply Sheer Silk Moisturizer or Oxygenated Moisturizer
Evening
STEP 1 - CLEANSE	Use Alpha Hydrox Nourishing Cleanser or Foaming Face Wash
STEP 2 - EXFOLIATE	Use Alpha Hydrox 12% AHA Soufflé, 10% AHA Enhanced Lotion, 14% Intensive Serum or use 1-14% AHA Swipe on face & neck (do not rinse off).  See NOTES above for progression from lower level AHAs to higher levels. NOTE: 2-3 times each week you many choose to use Retinol ResQ in place of your AHA product.
STEP 3 - MOISTURIZE	a. Apply Alpha Hydrox Eye & Upper Lip Cream b. Apply Oxygenated Moisturizer or Night Replenishing Cream
Spotlight Skin Lightener	When using Alpha Hydrox Spotlight Skin Lightener, apply just prior to using moisturizer or sunscreen (after STEP 2 and before STEP 3 above).
Niacin Neck Cream	Apply Alpha Hydrox Niacin Neck Cream liberally both morning & evening. NOTE:  Niacin Neck Cream works best when not used with other products.

NORMAL SKIN ROUTINE

Your skin is normal if one hour after washing your face with a cleanser designed for normal skin it feels soft and smooth.

Morning

STEP 1 - CLEANSE	a. Use Alpha Hydrox Nourishing Cleanser or Foaming Face Wash b. Use Alpha Hydrox Toner-Astringent to remove remaining dirt and impurities
STEP 2 - EXFOLIATE	Use Alpha Hydrox 12% AHA Soufflé, 10% AHA Enhanced Cream, 14% Intensive Serum or use 1-14% AHA Swipe on face & neck (do not rinse off) NOTE: If you are just starting and AHA routine, start by using the 10% Enhanced Cream.  After a few months of use, you can increase to the 12% Souffle and after several more months you can move to the 14% Swipes or Serum, if you wish.
STEP 3 - MOISTURIZE	a. Apply Alpha Hydrox Eye & Upper Lip Cream b. Apply Sheer Silk Moisturizer or Oxygenated Moisturizer
Evening
STEP 1 - CLEANSE	a. Use Alpha Hydrox Nourishing Cleanser or Foaming Face Wash b. Use Alpha Hydrox Toner-Astringent to remove remaining dirt and impurities
STEP 2 - EXFOLIATE	Use Alpha Hydrox 12% AHA Soufflé, 10% AHA Enhanced Cream, 14% Intensive Serum or use 1-14% AHA Swipe on face & neck (do not rinse off).  See NOTES above for progression from lower level AHAs to higher levels. NOTE: 2-3 times each week you many choose to use Retinol ResQ in place of your AHA product.
STEP 3 - MOISTURIZE	a. Apply Alpha Hydrox Eye & Upper Lip Cream b. Apply Oxygenated Moisturizer or Night Replenishing Crème
Spotlight Skin Lightener	When using Alpha Hydrox Spotlight Skin Lightener, apply just prior to using moisturizer or sunscreen (after STEP 2 and before STEP 3 above).
Niacin Neck Cream	Apply Alpha Hydrox Niacin Neck Cream liberally both morning & evening. NOTE:  Niacin Neck Cream works best when not used with other products.

OILY, COMBO, ACNE-PRONE SKIN ROUTINE

Your skin is combination if one hour after washing your face with a cleanser designed for normal skin it feels oily only across the forehead, down the nose and on the chin. If you need to blot your whole face with a tissue, your skin is oily.

Morning

STEP 1 - CLEANSE	a. Use Alpha Hydrox Foaming Face Wash b. Use Alpha Hydrox Toner-Astringent to remove remaining dirt and impurities
STEP 2 - EXFOLIATE	Apply a sheer layer of Alpha Hydrox 10% Oil-Free Formula to face and neck (do not rinse off) Use Alpha Hydrox 10% AHA Oil-Free Formula, 14% Intensive Serum or use 1-14% AHA Swipe on face & neck (do not rinse off) NOTE: If you are just starting and AHA routine, start by using the 10% Oil-Free Formula.  After a few months of use, you can increase to the 14% Intensive Serum or the 14% Swipes.
STEP 3 - TREAT	Apply Alpha Hydrox Vanishing Blemish Solution to blemishes
STEP 4 - MOISTURIZE	a. Apply Alpha Hydrox Eye & Upper Lip Cream b. Apply Sheer Silk Moisturizer
Evening
STEP 1 - CLEANSE	a. Use Alpha Hydrox Foaming Face Wash b. Use Alpha Hydrox Toner-Astringent to remove remaining dirt and impurities
STEP 2 - EXFOLIATE	Use Alpha Hydrox, 10% AHA Oil-Free Formula, 14% Intensive Serum or use 1-14% AHA Swipe on face & neck (do not rinse off).  See NOTES above for progression from lower level AHAs to higher levels. NOTE: 2-3 times each week you many choose to use Retinol ResQ in place of your AHA product.
STEP 3 - TREAT	Apply Alpha Hydrox Vanishing Blemish Solution to blemishes
STEP 4 - MOISTURIZE	a. Apply Alpha Hydrox Eye & Upper Lip Cream b. Apply Oxygenated Moisturizer if additional moisture is needed
Spotlight Skin Lightener	When using Alpha Hydrox Spotlight Skin Lightener, apply just prior to using moisturizer or sunscreen (after STEP 2 and before STEP 3 above).
Niacin Neck Cream	Apply Alpha Hydrox Niacin Neck Cream liberally both morning & evening. NOTE:  Niacin Neck Cream works best when not used with other products.

SENSITIVE SKIN ROUTINE

Morning

STEP 1 - CLEANSE	Use Alpha Hydrox Foaming Face Wash or Nourishing Cleanser
STEP 2 - EXFOLIATE	Apply a sheer layer of Alpha Hydrox 8% AHA Cream to face and neck (do not rinse off)
STEP 3 - MOISTURIZE	a. Apply Alpha Hydrox Eye & Upper Lip Cream b. Apply Sheer Silk Moisturizer
Evening
STEP 1 - CLEANSE	a. Use Alpha Hydrox Foaming Face Wash or Nourishing Cleanser
STEP 2 - EXFOLIATE	Apply a sheer layer of Alpha Hydrox 8% AHA Cream to face and neck (do not rinse off)
STEP 3 - MOISTURIZE	a. Apply Alpha Hydrox Eye & Upper Lip Cream b. Apply Oxygenated Moisturizer if additional moisture is needed
Spotlight Skin Lightener	When using Alpha Hydrox Spotlight Skin Lightener, apply just prior to using moisturizer or sunscreen (after STEP 2 and before STEP 3 above).

ADDITIONAL NOTES

PATCH TEST: If you have delicate or sensitive skin or if you are a first time user of AHAs, please do a patch test. See container for instructions. Even after you have patch tested, you may want to start by using products only once each day (or every other day) if your skin is extremely delicate or sensitive.

SUNBURN ALERT: Alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) may increase skin's sensitivity to the sun and particularly the possibility of sunburn. While using products that contain AHAs and for a week afterwards, use sunscreen and limit sun exposure.