The complete guide to Omy facial care

Healthy facial skin isn't just about DNA; the care we apply also has something to do with it. The appearance of your skin depends a lot on your daily beauty routine and the products used to achieve it. Given the abundance of information available regarding facial care , it can sometimes be difficult to navigate. It is important to know that skin care varies for each individual and there is no single treatment that is right for everyone. It is therefore essential to create a beauty routine adapted to your own needs and those of your skin.

A complete facial care routine should include these five steps:

1. Clean the face
2. Tone the skin
3. Apply a serum
4. Moisturize the skin

5. Protect the skin

💡 Little tip: for optimal results and to remember the order of use of your treatments, apply your products in order of consistency. Start with lighter products and finish with those with a thicker texture (cleanser, toner, serum, moisturizer and sunscreen).

1. Cleanse the face

Cleansing is an important step in a good facial care routine. Every day, facial skin produces sebum and comes into contact with pollutants and dirt. Thorough facial cleansing helps remove these elements from the surface of the skin and reduces the risk of clogged pores or developing acne. It is recommended to cleanse your face twice a day, in the morning and in the evening.

Choosing an Omy cleanser according to your skin type

• Sensitive, dry or normal skin

For sensitive, dry or normal skin, it is recommended to use Delicate Mineral Micellar Water . This gentle skin cleanser gently removes makeup and impurities with its micelles . Its formula also contains gluconolactone, a highly hydrating natural agent that soothes the skin after cleansing. To apply it, soak a cotton pad with micellar water and make small circular movements on the face.

• Combination, oily or acne-prone skin

For combination, oily or acne-prone skin, it is best to use Active Vitamin Cleansing Foam with goji berries. Thanks to its ultra-gentle natural cleansing base, it breaks down dirt and excess sebum to deeply cleanse pores. The cleansing foam is also suitable for sensitive skin.

Determine your skin type by doing a skin analysis with SkinIA , the artificial intelligence software developed by Omy Laboratoires in collaboration with dermatologists.

2. Tone the skin

What is a tonic lotion?

A toner is a solution that is applied after cleansing the skin, but before applying serum and moisturizer. It greatly enhances your skin care routine:

• It eliminates residues that could have resisted cleaning;
• It corrects and balances the pH of the skin;
• It closes the pores of the skin and tones it (bonus effect if you keep the product in the refrigerator!).

Omy Aquifer Water comes from the glaciers of British Columbia and is loaded with 12 essential minerals with many benefits for the skin. After using Active cleansing foam , a few sprays of aquifer water are enough to reduce the feeling of irritation and soothe the skin.

Délicate mineral micellar water, in addition to cleansing and removing makeup from the face, also acts as a toner due to its aquifer water base. It is suitable for all skin types due to its suitable pH, and does not require rinsing.

3. Apply a serum

Serums are powerful allies to include without delay in your facial care routine. They are particularly concentrated in active ingredients, and penetrate deeper into the skin to act on your skin concerns. The tailor-made Omy serum , thanks to the active ingredients added to it, can act simultaneously on three of the following problems: acne, dryness, oxidative stress, pigment spots, excess sebum, redness, irritation and wrinkles.

4. Moisturize the skin

Despite popular belief, all skin types need hydration . However, the texture of a day cream or night cream will vary depending on the skin's tendency to be dry, normal or oily. The seasons can also have an influence on your hydration needs. Omy facial treatments can be personalized thanks to the three cream textures offered, to adapt to all situations.

What is the difference between a day cream and a night cream?

The skin does not react the same way day and night. During the day, we can say that the skin is "on the defensive", because it tries to protect itself against external aggressions: sun, pollution, weather conditions, bacteria and dust in the air, etc. Omy's tailor-made day cream brightens the complexion and makes the skin soft from the first use, in addition to containing antioxidants to protect it from external factors. For comfort, day creams generally have a lighter texture.

During the night, the skin is not subject to environmental conditions and can therefore concentrate on repairing damage caused during the day. Omy's tailor-made night cream nourishes the skin and stimulates skin regeneration, in addition to containing plant ceramides which work to restore the skin's protective barrier. Night creams often have a richer texture in order to maximally nourish and repair the skin.

5. Use sunscreen

Sunscreen is one of the most important, yet most overlooked , skin care products. Daily application of sunscreen – even in winter! – helps prevent skin aging, the change in appearance of pores, the formation of fine lines and wrinkles, the appearance of pigment spots and the development of certain cancers. Using a sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30 is recommended.

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. We will be happy to advise you!