Exfoliant Decision Tree – Therapist Guide

Step 1: Assess Skin Type & Condition

• Sensitive / Red / Rosacea / Barrier-Impaired → proceed to Step 2A

• Normal / Combination / Oily, Non-Sensitive → proceed to Step 2B

• Pigmentation / Acne / Anti-Aging Concern → note for Step 3 (product choice)

Step 2A: Sensitive / Reactive / Rosacea

• Goal: Gentle resurfacing without irritation

• Exfoliant Choice:

  • Weekly: Reveal Face Polish

  • Daily or 2–3x/week: Reveal Tonic (enzymatic, mild)

• Avoid: Clarify Tonic, Dual Action Peel, strong acids on reactive nights

• Barrier Support: Always apply B-Gentle after exfoliant

Step 2B: Normal / Combination / Oily / Resilient

• Goal: Clear pores, texture improvement, anti-aging / brightening

• Exfoliant Choice:

  • Weekly: Dual Action Peel or Reveal Face Polish

  • 2–3x/week: Clarify Tonic

  • Optional: Reveal Tonic on alternating nights for extra mild enzymatic support

• Barrier Support: B-Gentle or B-Strong depending on tolerance

Step 3: Pigmentation / Anti-Aging / Acne

• Goal: Brightening, cell turnover, anti-inflammatory support

• Recommendations:

  • Pigmentation / Anti-Aging: Combine mild acids and enzymes in rotation

    • Reveal Tonic: 2–3x/week

    • Dual Action Peel: 1x/week

    • Reveal Face Polish: 1x/week as needed

  • Acne / Oily Skin:

    • Clarify Tonic: 2–3x/week

    • Reveal Tonic: alternating nights for sensitive spots

• Note: Never combine strong acids with retinol on the same night

Step 4: Frequency & Rotation Rules

• Strong exfoliants (Clarify Tonic, Dual Action Peel): max 2–3 nights/week

• Retinol nights: Step 2 = blank (retinol only), apply barrier serum afterward

• Weekly mechanical / enzymatic exfoliant (Reveal Face Polish): replaces Step 2 tonic/exfoliant

• Barrier serum (B-Gentle/B-Strong): always after exfoliant/tonic