Steps to Congestion Free Skin
1. Deep steam cleansing
2. Deep pore purging clay mask
3. Exfoliating**
| Problem | Define | Steam Cleansing | Clay Mask | Exfoliating |
| Severe congestion |
10 or more bumps beneath the skin 20 or more acne lesions Large blackheads* or |
2 times per day (morning & night) | 1 time per day | 2 times per day (morning & night) |
|
Moderate congestion |
5-10 bumps beneath skin 5-15 or more acne lesions Medium sized blackheads* and whiteheads |
2 times per day morning & night |
1 time every other day |
1 time per day- morning or night |
|
Mild congestion |
1-5 acne lesions 0-5 bumps No, or small blackheads* or white- heads |
1 time per daymorning or night |
1-2 times per week |
1 time, every other day |
| Maintain clear pores |
Smooth, bump free skin No acne lesions No blackheads* or whiteheads |
1 time, every other day |
1 time per week |
1-2 times per week |
*Blackhead size is referenced to the size of your clear, congestion free
pores. For
example, a small blackhead is about the same size of your normal sized pores.
Medium blackheads are 1.5-2 times the size of your clear pores. Large blackheads
are 2-3 times the size of your clear pores.
**Exfoliating grade type- the degree to which the exfoliating material removes
dead skin cells determines how often you should use the skin exfoliator. For
example, a baking soda paste is a mild exfoliating agent. But aluminum crystals
are a deep exfoliating agent and my only be needed once per week, depending on
the state of your skin and the purpose of the exfoliation.