How-To Guides: Using Our Products for Best Results
Welcome to our Skinlight How-To Guide section.
Here you’ll find step-by-step instructions for each product in your daily skincare routine, including usage frequency, order of application, and pro tips for achieving the best results.
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Cleansing Soap Bar
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Exfoliating Scrub
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Toner
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Skin Correcting Serum
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Concentrated Skin Cream (with essential oils)
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Standard Skin Cream
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Hydrating Natural Oils
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Vitamin Carrier Oils
✅ Cleansing Soap Bar
Purpose: Gently cleanses without stripping moisture.
How to use:
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Wet your face and lather the bar between hands.
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Apply the lather (not the bar directly) to your face.
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Massage gently in circular motions.
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Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
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Pat dry with a clean towel.
Frequency:
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Twice daily - morning and night.
Pro Tips:
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Store the soap bar in a dry, ventilated soap dish to prolong its life.
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Avoid hot water which can dry out the skin.
✅ Exfoliating Scrub
Purpose: Removes dead skin cells, smooths texture, improves absorption of other products.
How to use:
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Cleanse your skin first with a gentle soap or cleanser.
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Apply a small amount of scrub to damp skin.
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Gently massage in circular motions for 30–60 seconds.
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Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and pat dry.
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Follow with toner and your serum or cream.
Frequency:
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2–3 times per week (avoid daily exfoliation to prevent irritation).
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Use more gently on sensitive areas.
Pro Tips:
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Don’t scrub too hard - let the exfoliants do the work.
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Avoid use on active breakouts or open blemishes.
✅ Toner
Purpose: Balances skin’s pH, removes residual impurities, prepares skin for serum and cream.
How to use:
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After cleansing (or exfoliating), apply toner to a cotton pad or your hands.
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Gently sweep or press over face and neck.
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Allow it to absorb fully (no need to rinse).
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Follow with serum or cream.
Frequency:
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Twice daily - morning and evening.
Pro Tips:
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Use a gentle, alcohol-free toner to avoid stripping natural oils.
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For sensitive skin, apply with hands instead of cotton pads.
✅ Skin Correcting Serum
Purpose: Delivers active ingredients deep into the skin to address pigmentation, texture, or tone.
How to use:
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After toner (and before creams), apply 2–3 drops of serum to fingertips.
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Press gently into the skin, focusing on problem areas.
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Allow it to fully absorb (about 1 minute).
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Follow with moisturizer or cream.
Frequency:
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Once daily at night, or as directed.
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If tolerated well, can be used morning + night (with SPF in AM).
Pro Tips:
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Less is more - overuse can irritate.
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Introduce gradually if your serum contains actives.
✅ Concentrated Skin Cream (with Essential Oils)
Purpose: Targeted nourishment, correction of uneven tone, brightening, or other specific concerns.
How to use:
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After toner or exfoliator, take a small amount of cream.
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Warm between your fingertips for a second.
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Gently press and smooth onto skin - don’t rub harshly.
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Focus on areas with scars, blemishes, or uneven tone.
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Allow to absorb fully before applying sunscreen or makeup.
Frequency:
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Once or twice daily depending on skin sensitivity.
Pro Tips:
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Patch test before first use (essential oils can be potent).
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Always use SPF 30+ during the day to protect treated skin.
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A little goes a long way - these creams are concentrated.
✅ Standard Skin Cream
Purpose: Hydration and daily nourishment for overall skin health.
How to use:
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Apply a pea-sized amount to clean, toned skin.
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Gently massage in upward circular motions.
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Let absorb completely.
Frequency:
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Morning and night, daily.
Pro Tips:
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Use more generously on dry areas.
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Apply to damp skin for better hydration lock-in.
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✅ Hydrating Natural Oils
Purpose: Seal in moisture, soften skin, support barrier repair.
How to use:
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Warm 2–4 drops between hands.
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Press gently over cream or directly onto slightly damp skin.
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Massage lightly for even distribution.
Frequency:
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Once daily (usually evening).
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Can be used in the morning in small amounts for glow.
Pro Tips:
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Use after cream to “seal in” hydration.
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Perfect for dry, mature, or stressed skin.
✅ Vitamin Carrier Oils
Purpose: Deliver antioxidants and vitamins (like A, C, E) to nourish and protect skin.
How to use:
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Apply 2–3 drops to clean or moisturized skin.
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Massage gently into skin in upward motions.
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Let it absorb before makeup or sunscreen.
Frequency:
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Once or twice daily, depending on your skincare goals.
Pro Tips:
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Best used at night for deeper nourishment.
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Can be layered with other serums or used alone.
Suggested Application Order
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Cleansing Soap Bar
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Exfoliating Scrub (2–3x per week)
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Toner
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Skin Correcting Serum
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Concentrated or Standard Skin Cream
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Vitamin or Hydrating Oils (optional step)
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Sunscreen (AM only)