Skin Consultation: How do the serums in the Signature Collection differ from one another? Can you mix serums together?

Summarized from a consultation originally recorded on November 21, 2023.

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About Annmarie Skin Care

Can you introduce Annmarie Skin Care?

Annmarie Skin Care has been in business for 14 years, founded by Kevin and Anne Marie, who initially toured the country in a corn oil-powered RV while running a YouTube channel called Renegade Health.

How did Annmarie Skin Care begin?

Annmarie’s expertise led her to delve into skin care after inquiries about her own regimen, discovering unhealthy ingredients in her products. The company sought a formulator, Bunnie, emphasizing clean, sustainable, and ethically sourced ingredients.

What distinguishes Annmarie Skin Care?

The brand prioritizes clean, mindful ingredients, sourcing, and sustainability in both products and packaging, utilizing dark glass and clean certifications like Made Safe and Leaping Bunny.

Are Annmarie Skin Care products vegan?

While our products are cruelty-free and not tested on animals (Leaping Bunnie certified), honey and beeswax are occasionally used in some formulations, preventing them from claiming a vegan label. However, our honey and beeswax are sustainably sourced from farms that treat not only the bees humanely, but, also the flora.

What are the recommended staple products?

The basic routine includes a cleanser, toning mist, serum, and oil. Variations may apply based on individual skin types and needs.

Annmarie Skin Care Cleansers

Could you detail the cleansers available?

Annmarie skin care offers various cleansers: Aloe Herb Cleanser, Phytonutrient Cleanser, Restorative Cleansing Oil, and Citrus Mint Cleanser, each targeting different skin types and concerns.

Is the Phytonutrient Cleanser suitable for dry skin?

The Phytonutrient Cleanser is very nourishing and our creamiest cleanser option, featuring moisturizing ingredients like coconut oil and mango seed butter. It is a wonderful choice for those with dry skin. Another way to use this product in your routine is to alternate usage with the Aloe Herb Cleanser.

Annmarie Skin Care Toning Mists

What purpose do toning mists serve in the routine?

They aid in enhancing nutrient absorption for subsequent serum and oil application, offering hydration and nourishment.

What’s unique about the Neroli Toning Mist?

The Neroli Toning Mist is a tried-and-true product with a floral, uplifting scent. It includes aloe vera juice, neroli essential oil for antioxidant-rich hydration, and aspen bark for a slight tightening quality.

What is the Rosemary Toning Mist?

The Rosemary Toning Mist is part of the signature collection. It’s designed for normal to dry skin types and is formulated with aloe vera juice base, rosemary, white willow bark, and aspen bark. Its purpose is to absorb excess oil while maintaining a natural healthy glow. Users describe it as a midday shine control option, different from blotting powders or papers, as it absorbs oil lightly without modifying the skin completely.

How can the Rosemary Toning Mist be used after workouts?

Many users find it useful post-workout when they don’t have time for a full shower. It helps absorb excess oil and can act as a stopgap before a proper shower. The scent profile is predominantly rosemary.

What’s unique about the Botanical Hydration Mist With Immortelle in the Wild Alchemy collection?

The Botanical Hydration Mist With Immortelle starts with a blend of two hydrosols. Hydrosol, a byproduct of essential oil steam distillation, offers a soft, slightly oily texture. It’s suitable for super dry skin, includes hydrosola of rose and immortelle, frankincense, and four types of chamomile to soothe sensitive skin. It is particularly useful for anti-aging and addressing redness. 

Can the Botanical Hydration Mist With Immortelle be helpful for specific skin conditions?

Yes, it’s beneficial for anti-aging, sensitive skin, and soothing temporary redness. It also could benefit post-intensive skin treatments like chemical peels, microdermabrasion, or laser treatments.

Annmarie Skin Care Serums

What’s unique about the Anti-Aging Serum?

The Anti-Aging Serum is a hydrator with a key ingredient, hyaluronic acid, ideal for dry or dehydrated skin. It helps combat the appearance of fine lines resulting from skin dehydration.

What are the benefits of the Citrus Stem Cell Serum?

It’s designed to improve the look of skin elasticity issues, particularly around the jawline, under the eyes, and for the appearance of dark spots. This serum utilizes the power of citrus-derived stem cells that work in harmony with skin cells for a healthier-looking appearance. Please note, it can take a full skin cycle (around 30 days) to start to see the look of dark spots fade. 

What’s the role of the Probiotic Serum With Tremella?

The Probiotic Serum With Tremella helps balance the skin’s natural flora of the face, aiding sensitive of congested skin. It includes an olive leaf ferment and a probiotic complex and is a wonderful option for city-dwellers. 

What are the benefits of the Activated CBD Serum?

The Activated CBD Serum is highly hydrating, soothing, and helps with temporary redness. It’s suitable for various skin concerns and contains both water-soluble and fat-soluble cannabidiol (CBD) for diverse benefits.

What is the Wild Fruit Serum?

The Wild Fruit Serum is considered an advanced anti-aging product, targeting the appearance of dark spots, anti-aging, and brightening the appearance of skin tone. It includes potent ingredients like kakadu plum extract, apple extract, knotweed extract, and plant cells.

How to maximize the benefits of serums?

Mist your skin until damp, then apply the serum and oil while the skin is still slightly damp. Not necessarily dripping wet, but damp. This technique helps the subsequent products absorb better and means you can use less product and extend their usage.

Can you mix different serums together?

People often ask if they can mix different serums together. Technically, you can mix serums together, but it might dilute the targetedness of the activated ingredients, since the serums are formulated to address different concerns. For instance, if you mix a Citrus Stem Cell Serum (great for brightening) with the Anti-Aging Serum (great for overall hydration), it might dilute their effects. Additionally, as we age, our skin becomes more sensitive, and applying too many actives at once can have another unwanted effect in overwhelming the skin. What we would instead recommend, if you are looking to use multiple different serums for different skin concerns, is to use one serum in the morning and one in the evening. For example, someone who is looking to soothe irritated skin while also wanting anti-aging properties in their routine may use the Probiotic Serum With Tremella in the morning and the Anti-Aging Serum in the evening. 

Is it common to use morning and night serums?

Completely up to you! All of our serums can be used both morning and night, however, if you are looking for a more targeted evening application, check out our recently launched Activated Night Serum, designed for overnight use. It’s rich and creamy, containing a bioactive A-complex which is algae-derived (not to be confused with vitamin A, a key ingredient in conventional retinol). Additional ingredients such as antioxidant-rich mangosteen oil, astaxanthin and superoxide dismutase help protect and soothe skin during your sleep. This is our safer retinol alternative, potent and equally effective, but without the harsh side effects that come along with a traditional retinol.  

Could you explain the process of applying serums?

After misting the skin with your toning mist, apply 2 to 3 pumps of serum on to damp skin. Dab on cheeks, nose, chin, and forehead to evenly distribute it across the face with fingers, massaging it in. Follow up with your eye serum or eye cream,  then facial oil to seal it all in for a completed routine.

Can serums be applied around the eyes?

Yes, serums are safe for the eye area, just be careful not to get them in your eye as irritation could arise. There are specific eye care products, targeting concerns like the appearance of dark spots, puffiness, and the look of elasticity around the eyes.

Can you explain the Concentrated Boosting Elixirs?

These elixirs are concentrated doses of actives, designed to be mixed into serums or facial oils, allowing you to tailor your skin care routine. There are three types: Hydrate (hyaluronic acid—paired with vegan collagen prepeptides), Brighten (Vitamin C—complemented by sea buckthorn berry), and Revitalize (bioactive A-Complex—derived from algae and infused with astaxanthin).

How are the Concentrated Boosting Elixirs used?

Mix 1 to 2 pumps of your serum with up to 3 drops of your desired elixir in the palm of your hand, applying it to the skin. Revitalize is recommended for evening use due to increased photosensitivity.
Note: These are all concentrated elixirs and should never be applied on its own directly to skin.

Annmarie Skin Care Facial Oils

Can you talk about using facial oils in skin care routines?

While we do not offer traditional lotions or creams due to expiry concerns, we do offer facial oils as our facial moisturizers.  Facial oils work well, mimicking the skin’s natural oil and offering a healthy, radiant appearance. 

Could you discuss the Anti-Aging Facial Oil and its benefits for different skin types?

Certainly! The Anti-Aging Facial Oil is ideal for normal to dry skin. It contains jojoba oil (closely resembling the skin’s natural oils), antioxidant-rich seed oils such as chia, goji berry, and broccoli to help firm and improve the appearance of tightened skin. It’s suitable for sensitive, mature, and dry skin types. This oil may be too rich for those with oily or combination skin.

What’s the recommended amount of facial oil to use?

A small amount such as 1-2 pumps is sufficient, especially on slightly damp skin post-toning. For larger areas like the neck and chest, a bit more may be necessary.

Could you elaborate on the Rejuvenating Facial Oil and its unique features?

Certainly! This oil is rich, similar to the Anti-Aging variant, and contains a synergistic blend of moisture-binding mongongo oil and black cumin seed oil—combined with vitamin C-rich baobab. It targets the appearance of fine lines, the look of uneven skin tone, and offers high hydration. If you have been using the Anti-Aging Facial Oil and are looking for a step up, this is a great option! 

Can you explain the benefits of the Herbal Facial Oil for Oily Skin?

Absolutely! The Herbal Facial Oil For Oily Skin is beneficial for skin types that are looking for oil control. With cleansing botanicals like white willow bark and neem, this delicate herbal blend helps unclog pores and balances the skin’s natural oils. It’s also effective for spot application on areas experiencing excessive congestion. 

Annmarie Skin Care Facial Exfoliants

Considering past experiences with retinol products, I’m hesitant about using facial scrubs. Are they safe for me?

If you are hesitant, you can definitely start light and work your way up! Our Ayurvedic Facial Scrub is our most gentle dry powder facial scrub. This herbal treatment with horsetail and fenugreek seeds exfoliates and softens the skin while mineral-rich red kaolin clay absorbs excess oil. A great way to introduce this product into your routine is to mix a small amount of the dry powder with your facial cleanser. 

As someone in their 70s, is it necessary to use facial scrubs?

As you age, skin sensitivity increases and skin turnover slows down, but it is still possible to gently exfoliate the skin, as this step provides a deeper cleanse to your pores. . Experimenting with different types of exfoliation and usage frequency will help determine which method of exfoliation works best for you. For example, you can achieve a very gentle exfoliating effect by using a washcloth to remove your cleanser. This works especially well when using an oil cleanser.

General Product Education

How soon can one expect noticeable changes after using the products?

Generally, significant changes may take around 28-30 days to become visible, particularly for addressing the look of dark spots and other specific skin concerns. Overnight, the serums might offer hydration, but may require more time for noticeable effects.

Despite my combination skin, I’ve noticed redness and occasional itchiness on my forehead. Any recommendations for addressing this?

For sensitivity and temporary redness, you might consider the Neroli Toning Mist or Botanical Hydration Mist With Immortelle. They cater to such issues, especially the Botanical Hydration Mist With Immortelle that is curated to soothe sensitive skin. Also, there’s an alternative facial oil better suited for sensitive skin called our Herbal Facial Oil for Sensitive Skin, which is free of essential oils and may be a great option.

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