A simple morning and evening routine using one soap and one serum

A routine does not need ten steps. This one uses two products: one cleansing bar and one face serum. The steps come straight from the directions on each product page, and none of it is a promise of results.

The two products

For the cleansing step, our Charcoal Soap is described on its product page as a face-and-body cleansing bar (4 oz / 113 g). For the serum step, you can pick either of these:

• EvenWell Hyaluronic Acid Serum: apply a small amount to clean, dry skin and massage gently until absorbed.
• Vitamin Glow Serum: after cleansing, apply 3-4 drops to the face and neck, and shake well before use.

Pick one serum, not both, so it is easy to tell how your skin gets on with it.

Before you start: patch test

Put a small amount of the soap lather and a small amount of serum on your inner forearm, rinse the soap, and wait 24 hours. If you see irritation, do not use the product on your face.

Morning

1. Wet your face with warm water. Add warm water to the bar and work it into a thick lather.
2. Wash gently, avoiding your eyes, and rinse thoroughly.
3. Pat your skin dry and put the bar on a draining dish so it can dry.
4. Apply your serum as the directions say.
5. Add a moisturizer if you like. Our Skin Firming Cream directions say to apply 1-2 times daily, avoiding the eyes.

Evening

1. Wash with the same bar, using the same steps, and rinse thoroughly.
2. Pat dry.
3. Apply your serum again as directed.

Keep it simple for two weeks

Use only these products for a couple of weeks before you add anything. It is easier to notice what suits you when only a few things change at once. If irritation occurs, discontinue use.

Care for the bar

Keep the soap dry between uses on a draining soap dish. The product page says that helps extend its longevity.

Questions people ask

Do I need to use the soap twice a day?

That is up to you. The routine above shows both steps, and you can use the bar once a day if you prefer.

Can I use a different soap?

Yes. Check the product page to see whether it is described for the face and body, and read its ingredient list.

Which serum should I pick?

Read both ingredient lists. The Hyaluronic Acid Serum lists four forms of hyaluronic acid, and the Vitamin Glow Serum lists niacinamide, a vitamin C form, panthenol and vitamin E.

What if my skin feels irritated?

Stop using the product, and see the warning on its product page.

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