introducing enzymes

Hi!

I've been following a few previous posts regarding SS enzymes and have found them very helpful. I would like to introduce them to my current facial treatments and am asking for advice as to whether this generalized plan looks ok.

1. Double cleanse with steam and mix the SS retinol scrub with the second cleanse and remove with ultrasonic spatula.

2. Apply enzyme of choice for 7-10mins- Does anyone massage the enzyme? Or should I be hands-off? And if hands-off, do you recommend a scalp and/or hand treatment during the 7-10mins?3. Extract, if need be.

4. Serums, Mask, Eye and Lip moisturizers and SPF

Thoughts appreciated, thank you in advance!

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Permalink Reply by Sheila Gordon on May 17, 2013 at 10:14pm

I think it sounds good. I don't personally use scrub alot.. Unless lots of comedones then I will apply to those areas and steam and apply enzyme on top. I apply enzyme w a fan brush.. Neck and shoulder massage.. Then I massage the mask last minute and apply hot towel. Then I apply serums and massage in 10 min.. Usually w a grapeseed oil. Then hot towel again, mask, hand arm massage and sometimes feet if moisturizing treatment applied, remove, eye tx, moisturizer w sunblock, lip tx done. Oh during enzyme I do a lip scrub as well. Sounds very similar to what you are doing. I also will dermafiles on top of second cleanse.

Permalink Reply by Lisa VanBockern on May 18, 2013 at 8:36am

Hi Kyong - I like your plan! I, personally, do not massage the enzyme, but I do manipulate it in with my fingertips for a minute just to drive it into the skin. While the enzyme is on the skin, I massage the neck and decollote.

Permalink Reply by Kyong on May 18, 2013 at 10:35am

Lisa, I'm feeling energized and renewed after coming across SS's discussion board. I'm absolutely loving the advice, education and communicative relationships in this discussion group!
Thank you to all the members!!!! I'm learning so much!

Permalink Reply by Shelley Hancock on May 18, 2013 at 10:56am

Lisa's products have a way of giving us a renewed excitment about our treatments. Love Lisa and her products!

Permalink Reply by Kyong on May 18, 2013 at 10:32am

Thank you ladies! I'm excited to begin my new treatments!!!

Permalink Reply by Cindy Greenwood on May 18, 2013 at 1:54pm

Sounds good Kyong!

I do sometimes massage the enzyme a little bit with my fingers dipped in warm water if I am not using steam for a sensitive/rosacea client.

Usually during the enzyme exfoliation I do a quick hand/arm massage.

I apply serums during the facial massage.

And the shoulder/neck massage while masking.

Permalink Reply by Kyong on May 18, 2013 at 2:25pm

Thanks Cindy!

For those sensitive/rosacea clients, are you using coconut or rasp peach?

TIA!

Permalink Reply by Cindy Greenwood on May 22, 2013 at 8:59am

I prefer the Raspberry/Peach myself.

But a lot of others like the Coconut Papaya.

If it's between one or the other go with the Rasp/Peach - it smells so luscious!