Moderate to Severe Acne Overview:

AM Routine:

Cleanse: Revele Oil Cleanser. 

What it does: Deep cleans the pores. Makes sebum less sticky. Signals skin to balance oil production. Stimulates skin detoxification. Protects skin pH. Protects skin barrier. Completely removes makeup, SPF and daily pollutants. 

Treat: Zephyr Skin Serentity

What it does: Kills p.acnes bacteria, including biofilms. Reduces acne-specific inflammation. Strengthens cell walls to prevent cell wall rupture. Moderates hormonal activity on the skin, decreasing hormonal acne catalysts. Adds mild hydration (nb: even oily skins usually need to add additional moisture, however). Normalizes skin cell turnover. Reduces congestion and pore clutter. 

Moisturize: Potentci Hydration

What it does: Improves sebum quality. Increases skin elasticity. Repairs weak/thin/permeable skin barrier. Strengthens capillaries and dermal proteins. Decreases post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Prevents trans-epidermal water loss. Increases skin’s own production of hyaluronic acid and ceramides. Decreases inflammation. Prevents sebum oxidation (aka comedogenicity). Broad spectrum antioxidant activity neutralizes free radicals caused by blue light, pollution and UV. 

Protect: Halo Powder (activates with facial oil)

What it does: Our version of sun protection. (To activate, mix with a facial oil – detailed instructions and measurements provided). Moss doesn’t currently offer a facial oil in the main line, but the L4B offers a few options; see below for recommendations.) Acts as a daywear featherweight anti-acne mask. Perfects the appearance of uneven skin tone. 

Spot treat: Zen Physic 

What it does: Treats acne through the entire acne cycle. Decreases inflammation, redness and swelling. Releases and moves stagnancy out. Minimizes depth and size of cysts. Speeds healing; helps cysts resolve faster. Significantly decreases scarring and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Supports wound healing and cellular repair. 

PM Routine:

Cleanse: Revele Oil Cleanser. 

What it does: Deep cleans the pores. Makes sebum less sticky. Signals skin to balance oil production. Stimulates skin detoxification. Protects skin pH. Protects skin barrier. Completely removes makeup, SPF and daily pollutants. 

Treat: Illumina Vitamin C + Enzymes

What it does: Stimulates cellular turnover. Cleans inside of pores. Moderates hormonal activity on the skin, decreasing hormonal acne catalysts. Keeps microcomedones from forming. Brightens and evens skin. Reduces acne-specific inflammation. Promotes wound healing. Some use this daily, some use this weekly – finding the correct frequency of use is key for success. We suggest starting with every other day (normal skin) or 2x per week (sensitive skin). Very sensitive skin can use this as a rinse-off mask (leave on 5-15 minutes) once a week. 

Moisturize: Potentci Hydration

What it does: Improves sebum quality. Increases skin elasticity. Repairs weak/thin/permeable skin barrier. Strengthens capillaries and dermal proteins. Decreases post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Prevents trans-epidermal water loss. Increases skin’s own production of hyaluronic acid and ceramides. Decreases inflammation. Prevents sebum oxidation (aka comedogenicity). Broad spectrum antioxidant activity neutralizes free radicals caused by blue light, pollution and UV.  

Spot treat: Zen Physic 

What it does: Treats acne through the entire acne cycle. Decreases inflammation, redness and swelling. Releases and moves stagnancy out. Minimizes depth and size of cysts. Speeds healing; helps cysts resolve faster. Significantly decreases scarring and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Supports wound healing and cellular repair. 

ADD-ONS + CUSTOMIZATIONS: 

Halo

We suggest using CR Citrine Suspension OR B3 oil from the L4B as the mixer.

Does skin still feel dry with this routine?

(Lots of acne sufferers actually have very DRY skin, especially if they have taken Accutane in the past.)

1. Add a facial oil. We recommend CR Citrine Suspension or our limited edition super-oil Quantum Glow, which contains additional acne-fighting ingredients. You can add it in the am, pm or both. You can either cocktail it with Potentci or apply it before or after Potentci. Lots of options to get the right results: experiment. 
2. Add Mende Hydroserum. You can add it in the am, pm or both. Apply after Zephyr and Illumina, before Potentci. You can apply before or after a facial oil – experiment with what gives the results you desire. 

Active blemishes/ spot treatments:

The L4B Spot Shrink Mask is an excellent overnight option, and many find that using Spot Shrink at night and Zen Physic a few times during the day gives the fastest and best results. Please note, the Spot Shrink mask rubs off on pillow cases, so use an old pillowcase. 

Lots of dead skin cell build-up, very rough or flaky skin: 

(Can be caused by hormonal changes (pregnancy) or hyperkeratinization)

Use Reset Microdermabrasion Mousse 1x per week for 4 weeks. This allows your moss skincare to be absorbed by the skin, instead of blocked by a layer of dead skin. 

Aging concerns or atrophic acne scarring:

Soirée is a lovely lightweight serum that can either be cocktailed with your moisturizer or treatment or applied as its own layer. It adds powerful dermal protein rejuvenation and repair. With Soirée, consistent and long term use is key. Use at least 1x per day, preferably 2x.

Sensitive Skin Acne Overview:

AM Routine:

Cleanse: Revele Oil Cleanser. 

What it does: Deep cleans the pores. Makes sebum less sticky. Signals skin to balance oil production. Stimulates skin detoxification. Protects skin pH. Protects skin barrier. Completely removes makeup, SPF and daily pollutants. 

Treat: Zephyr Skin Serentity

What it does: Kills p.acnes bacteria, including biofilms. Reduces acne-specific inflammation. Strengthens cell walls to prevent cell wall rupture. Moderates hormonal activity on the skin, decreasing hormonal acne catalysts. Adds mild hydration (nb: even oily skins usually need to add additional moisture, however). Normalizes skin cell turnover. Reduces congestion and pore clutter. 

Moisturize: Potentci Hydration

What it does: Improves sebum quality. Increases skin elasticity. Repairs weak/thin/permeable skin barrier. Strengthens capillaries and dermal proteins. Decreases post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Prevents trans-epidermal water loss. Increases skin’s own production of hyaluronic acid and ceramides. Decreases inflammation. Prevents sebum oxidation (aka comedogenicity). Broad spectrum antioxidant activity neutralizes free radicals caused by blue light, pollution and UV. 

Protect: Halo Powder (activates with facial oil)

What it does: Our version of sun protection. (To activate, mix with a facial oil – detailed instructions and measurements provided). Moss doesn’t currently offer a facial oil in the main line, but the L4B offers a few options; see below for recommendations.) Acts as a daywear featherweight anti-acne mask. Perfects the appearance of uneven skin tone. 

PM Routine:

Cleanse: Revele Oil Cleanser. 

What it does: Deep cleans the pores. Makes sebum less sticky. Signals skin to balance oil production. Stimulates skin detoxification. Protects skin pH. Protects skin barrier. Completely removes makeup, SPF and daily pollutants. 

Treat: Zephyr Skin Serentity

What it does: Kills p.acnes bacteria, including biofilms. Reduces acne-specific inflammation. Strengthens cell walls to prevent cell wall rupture. Moderates hormonal activity on the skin, decreasing hormonal acne catalysts. Adds mild hydration (nb: even oily skins usually need to add additional moisture, however). Normalizes skin cell turnover. Reduces congestion and pore clutter. 

Moisturize: Potentci Hydration

What it does: Improves sebum quality. Increases skin elasticity. Repairs weak/thin/permeable skin barrier. Strengthens capillaries and dermal proteins. Decreases post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Prevents trans-epidermal water loss. Increases skin’s own production of hyaluronic acid and ceramides. Decreases inflammation. Prevents sebum oxidation (aka comedogenicity). Broad spectrum antioxidant activity neutralizes free radicals caused by blue light, pollution and UV.  

Spot treat: Optional

See add-on suggestions below.

ADD-ONS + CUSTOMIZATIONS: 

Halo

We suggest using CR Citrine Suspension OR B3 oil from the L4B as the mixer.

Does skin still feel dry with this routine?

(Lots of acne sufferers actually have very DRY skin, especially if they have taken Accutane in the past.)

1. Add a facial oil. We recommend CR Citrine Suspension or our limited edition super-oil Quantum Glow, which contains additional acne-fighting ingredients. You can add it in the am, pm or both. You can either cocktail it with Potentci or apply it before or after Potentci. Lots of options to get the right results: experiment. 
2. Add Mende Hydroserum. You can add it in the am, pm or both. Apply after Zephyr and Illumina, before Potentci. You can apply before or after a facial oil – experiment with what gives the results you desire. 

Active blemishes/ spot treatments:

The L4B Spot Shrink Mask is an excellent overnight option, very gentle and essential oil free. Please note, the Spot Shrink mask rubs off on pillow cases, so use an old pillowcase. 

Lots of dead skin cell build-up, very rough or flaky skin: 

(Can be caused by hormonal changes (pregnancy) or hyperkeratinization)

Use Reset Microdermabrasion Mousse 1x per week for 4 weeks. This allows your moss skincare to be absorbed by the skin, instead of blocked by a layer of dead skin. 

Caution: Sensitive skin is usually barrier compromised and may not benefit from excessive exfoliation.

Aging concerns or atrophic acne scarring:

Soirée is a lovely lightweight serum that can either be cocktailed with your moisturizer or treatment or applied as its own layer. It adds powerful dermal protein rejuvenation and repair. With Soirée, consistent and long term use is key. Use at least 1x per day, preferably 2x.