Product instructions and the order in which to use them:
As a rule of thumb, products get applied in the following sequence:
- Serums
- Gels
- Lotions
- Creams
- Oils
The following instructions show the order in which to use NCN products.
Microfiber Cleansing Cloth – If you have makeup on, I suggest cleansing your skin first, then rinse and while skin is still wet, wet the cloth and wring out. Cleanse in circular motions without rubbing too hard. Hand wash the cloth with soap and water then hang to dry. Do not use bleach or fabric softener. It can be put in the washing machine and dryer. For best results, replace your cloth every 4-6 months. Use once daily (for acenic skin) or as needed (at least 3 times a week for all other skin types.)
Rhassoul Cleansing Bar – With clean hands, wet skin then get a good lather going with our world famous Rhassoul Cleansing Bar. Cleanse in circular motions and rinse well. When I use my Pretika Sonic Dermabrasion Brush, I use it after I’ve cleansed my skin while my skin is still wet. You can use your Pretika while the Rhassoul suds are on your skin as well if you prefer.
Carrot Seed Milk Cleanse, Pumpkin Enzyme Cleanser, Cell Renewal Cleanse I - Wash hands. Pump 2-3 squirts in the palm of your hand and cleanse skin in circular motions. Add a bit of water to get more foaming action! Rinse with tepid water. Use twice daily. For optimal results, use the Microfiber Cleansing Cloth after cleansing at least 3 times a week.
Cell Renewal Toner or Carrot Seed Toner – Completely wet a facial pad or cotton ball with water and wring out (this way you won’t waste your toner.) Apply toner to pad and swipe over entire face. Use twice daily.
Lemon Peel Bioferment – This active goes on clean skin first before any other products. Spot treat age spots, sun damage and/or hyperpigmentation, acne marks twice daily as the first product on clean skin. If you use Retin-A, apply your Lemon Peel Bioferment 20-30 minutes prior to applying your Retin-A.
Formula5-5-5: Apply on clean skin twice a day. Allow to soak in completely before applying your other skin care products over it.
EGF Serum (Epidermal Growth Factor) Capsules – Twist off or snip the tip of the capsule off and massage into skin once a day over entire face, neck & décolleté, including eye area. Wait 10 minutes before applying any other product over the EGF Serum.
GHK-Cu Copper Peptide Serum With or Without EGF – Apply enough to just cover your face, neck, and décolleté (about the size of a nickel). Use once a day (can be used twice a day). Can be used on your upper and lower eye area. Please note: Taking 1,000 mg. of Vitamin C and 1,000 mg. of MSM are going to increase the effectiveness of the Copper Peptide tremendously for firming the skin. If you are using prescription Retin-A, apply your GHK-Cu Copper Peptide in the morning. If you are using All-Trans Retinol, apply your GHK-Cu Copper Peptide with EGF first, then All-Trans Retinol over it. If you use a topical Vitamin C product, apply your Copper Peptide at night and your Vitamin C in the morning. If you are using an acid based daily exfoliator, apply that in the morning and your Copper Peptide at night. If you use sunscreen or mineral makeup with zinc oxide, use your CP at night only. Apply prior to your LED treatment! Use 6 days a week and not 7.
Collagen-Elestan Lifting Serum – Shake well. Apply 1-3 pumps to skin once or twice daily. Can definitely be used on your eye area (upper and lower) as well. And don’t forget your neck and décolleté! Serums go on before creams, so if you’re using Skin Signals Cream, Super GHK Cream, Super Cop or Super CopX2, Collagen-Elestan Lifting Serum goes on before any of those.
20% Matrixyl 3000 Serum – Apply 1-2 pumps to skin once or twice daily. Matrixyl 3000 is proven to decrease wrinkle depth up to 68% and is very firming. It’s also an incredible eye serum that addresses fine lines, wrinkles and dark circles.
DNA Serum (Renovage/Teprenone): SHAKE WELL before each use. Apply once or twice a day over other serums if you wear them and before SPF. Allow to completely soak into skin prior to applying any other product(s) over it. Apply to entire face, neck & decollete including your eye area. Avoid getting directly into your eyes.
Oil Control Lotion: Apply twice a day. A little goes a long way. During the day, apply before SPF and makeup. At night, apply over other serums and before other lotions/creams.
All-Trans Retinol – Apply nightly to face & neck over serums (if you use them). Can and should be used around your eye area (including eyelids). Additional moisturizer or night cream may be used over the retinol (allow retinol to completely soak in first, a 10 minute wait period is recommended). Use SPF protection during the day.
Moisturizers – Apply once or twice a day as needed. Tip: Spritz your skin with your hydrosol before applying your moisturzer to lock that moisture in!
Bio-Active Day Cream/Collagen-Elastin Lifting Cream – Apply a small amount to your skin once or twice a day. May be used as a night cream for normal/oily skin types. Very healing, hydrating and will not clog pores or break you out.
Multi-Active Accelerator (formerly called CP Accelerator) – An anti-aging powerhouse! Apply a dime-sized amount to entire face, neck, and décolleté – including under your eyes and eye lids. A little goes a long way. Use once or twice daily (twice is better!).
Corrective Facial Oils – Keep refrigerated. Apply 3-4 drops and massage into skin. During the day, apply before sunscreen. At night, apply over all other products.
Sun Protection – Apply to all exposed areas every morning over all other skin care products and prior to applying makeup. Reapply as needed throughout the day if exposed to direct sunlight.
Bio-Active Night Repair Cream – Apply a small amount over all other skin care products except facial oils (they go on last) every night. To make it light enough for day wear, dilute with a little water and use under your SPF.
30% Pro Pumpkin Peel Directions:
Pumpkin contains antioxidants and enzymes that act like alpha-hydroxy acids. But rather than just exfoliating the skin, pumpkin actually replenishes the skin with over 100 beneficial nutrients which help reverse the signs of aging. Put that together with glycolic, lactic,salicylic & fruit acids and you have the perfect formula!
Before you begin, a patch test is imperative! Allergic reactions are very rare but can happen. Put a small amount on an inconspicuous part of your face (in front of your ear lobe) and leave on for 3 minutes (less if it is irritated) then rinse with tepid water. The Pro Pumpkin Peel may sting a little, but it should not be uncomfortable. Once you’ve passed the patch-test, proceed to the directions below.
Directions:
On clean and toned (Pumpkin Peel Neutralizer is best) skin, apply enough of the 30% Pro Pumpkin Peel to cover your skin without seeing any visible skin through the peel. Apply to entire face avoiding eye area and mucus membranes.
For your first treatment, leave on the skin for only 3minutes then rinse with tepid water. Each time thereafter, leave on for an additional minute and work up to a total of 10 minutes. Follow with Pumpkin Enzyme Neutralizer or Cell Renewal Toner or Carrot Seed Toner, CP Serum and then your moisturizer. CP Accerlerator, Bio-Active Day Cream or Bio-Active Night Repair are my favorite to use after the 30% Pro Pumpkin Peel! The 30% Pro Pumpkin Peel can be used once a week if you’re not using any other exfoliating products. Use only once or twice a month if you are.
Recommendations:
• Stay out of direct sun after use.
• The daily use of a sunscreen is highly recommended (we offer several to choose from).
Caution: WAIT 24 HOURS BEFORE OR AFTER USE OF OUR MICROFIBER CLEANSING CLOTH OR A PRESCRIPTIVE TOPICAL (RETIN-A) TO USE THE PEEL. For adult use only, for external use only. Keep away from eyes and mucus membranes.
Avoid using the Pro Pumpkin Peel if any of the following apply to you:
• Have or will have constant exposure to the sun
• Recent cosmetic surgery or medical procedures
• Taking an anti-biotic known to cause sun sensitivity
• Pregnant or planning to become pregnant
• Extreme skin conditions such as rosacea or open lesions
• Allergies or sensitivities to alpha-hydroxy products
Nanci Callahan Nivolo
