Our Esthetician's Daily Skincare Routine
At Gameela Skin, we’re lucky enough to have access to some of the best skincare products (& ingredient info) on the market. We have a few skin & beauty lines that we are devoted to but Rhonda Allison will always have a special place in our heart. Checkout what our esthetician (hi, it’s me Nancy) is using in her daily skincare routine.
My Morning Skincare Routine:
Facial Cleanser
I typically switch up my morning cleanser for two reasons. One, it can depend on how my skin is feeling that day. Two, to maintain a balance while also preventing breakouts. My go-to cleansers are Rhonda Allison’s Herbal AHA Cleanse and the Green Tea Beta Cleanse.
The Herbal AHA Cleanse is an antibacterial foaming cleanser that helps reduce heavy facial oils, dead cellular build-up, and debris from the air. I typically use this cleanser if my skin feels more congested. This cleanser can be strong, which is why I like to add in another cleanser throughout the week.
The Green Tea Beta Cleanse is formulated with salicylic acid and heart of green tea which is great for more of a deep pore cleanse and fighting inflammation. This cleanser is recommended for those with more sensitive or rosacea-prone skin. I mix in this cleanser to avoid or fight any breakouts.
Eye Cream
I get a lot of compliments on my youthful looking skin. While I do contribute my healthy skin to many years of sunscreen application and a proper skincare routine, I have to give credit where credit is due. Rhonda Allison’s Eye Lift is one of my favorite products! The benefits: reduced fine lines, reduced puffiness, and reduced dark circles. Have I sold you yet? This eye cream actually helps your eyes maintain that “youthful, I just got 8 hours of sleep”, appearance! Something we all want.
Serums
I typically use Rhonda Allison’s Blemish Serum as a spot treatment. This powerful (yet gentle) product is formulated with natural antibacterial ingredients and salicylic acid to help fight against acne. A single pump can go a long way. I’ll apply this serum if I feel a breakout coming on or for any active breakouts.
I know you can’t buy every single product on our shelves but if you buy ANY product, Rhonda Allison’s Vital Repair Gel is a top priority. This lightweight, gel-like moisturizer is formulated with licorice extract. There are SO many benefits:
It promotes cell turnover
Helps your skin heal
Soothes inflamed skin and breakouts
Decreases risks of scarring
& more!
I use this vital repair gel on a daily basis. Just 1-2 pumps on dry, clean skin will go a long way and leave your skin feeling moisturized for the day!
Sunscreen
You know I can’t leave my house without applying sunscreen. I use Rhonda Allison’s Daytime Defense SPF 30. I love this sunscreen for many reasons. It’s lightweight, doesn’t leave my skin feeling oily, and it’s formulated with zinc oxide which provides a natural sun barrier. This is a great sunscreen option for all skin types!
My Nightly Skincare Routine
Facial Cleanser
I use two different cleansers at night. Why? After a long day of makeup, sweat, air pollutants, etc. I like to double cleanse my skin to make sure there is no remaining debris or bacteria. My cleanser picks: Rhonda Allison’s Luxe Cleansing Balm and Soothing Gel Cleanse.
I use the Luxe Cleansing Balm as phase one of my nightly cleanse. This gel to oil cleanser removes makeup and sunscreen (which I typically always need to wash off of my face). In addition, this cleanser simultaneously nourishes my skin with antioxidant support to help fight off the bacteria from the day.
The Soothing Gel Cleanse is the last and final cleanser used in my daily skincare routine before bed. Not only does it smell *amazing* but it's formulated with zeolite which works to draw out any toxins or impurities from the skin and to restore your skin's barriers. It’s great to bring balance back to the skin before you go to bed at night!
Exfoliation
I exfoliate my skin 2-3 times per week (as I always recommend my clients should as well). I use Rhonda Allison’s Mandelic Perfecting Polish - I talk about this product a lot! This product is made with granular exfoliators and acids that eliminate dead skin cells and bacteria to help smooth skin texture and reduce the risk of breakouts or inflammation. Benefits to exfoliating:
It increases cell turnover
Promotes oxygen in the pores
Helps even out skin tone
& more!
Eye Cream
Yes, I use an eye cream day AND night. And you should too! Rhonda Allison’s Peptide 3-N-1 Eye Cream provides all of the same benefits as our daytime eye cream (reduced lines, puffiness, and dark circles) while also providing a boost of moisture. It’s important to keep the skin around your eyes hydrated throughout the night as this will help the appearance the following morning and reduce those “tired eyes” even more.
Serums
I have my nightly serums on rotation and use the following products every 2-3 days:
First up, Rhonda Allison’s Antioxidant Complex Serum. This is a BIG one. This serum combines 18 different antioxidants with biopeptides to help firm and protect the skin. A few of the ingredients: L-glutathione, resveratrol, and green tea! This product will give you visible results in only a few weeks. Some of my favorite benefits:
It decreases free radical damage
Reduces oxidative stress
Protects against cell damage
& helps smooth and firm skin
C-Peptide Complex is where I get my dose of vitamin C! (Everyone over the age of 21 should be using vitamin C on their skin). This product is formulated with antioxidants and peptides that help protect your skin from daily environmental damage. It can also help brighten uneven skin tone and increase collagen synthesis. Plus it just feels great when applied on the skin!
To round out my list of nightly serums, Rhonda Allison’s Amino Peptide Serum! The holy-grail of anti-aging (I told you, I get a lot of compliments on my youthful looking skin - and for a good reason). This product is blended with peptides and natural moisturizing ingredients to help reduce wrinkles and fine lines while also helping to firm the skin. I typically recommend this product to anyone in their 30’s or 40’s.
Moisturizer
Depending on how my skin is feeling, I typically choose from two different nightly moisturizers.
Rhonda Allison’s Mandelic Replenish is usually my go-to if my skin is experiencing a breakout. Why? Not only is it lightweight but it also provides antibacterial and anti-inflammatory support and cell rejuvenation. Everything your skin could need while fighting a breakout!
If I’m not experiencing any breakouts I will usually reach for my Amino Peptide Hydration. This is a fairly basic moisturizer that helps your skin maintain a youthful, plump, look. Although simple it does come with a list of benefits:
Anti-aging
Increases collagen synthesis
Prevents dehydration
& boosts hyaluronic acid
