If the Japanese had a beauty secret to share with us, it would be the Layering method. The art of ‘saho’ is a traditional approach to beauty in Japan which consists of multiplying the layers of products to remove make-up, cleanse, purify and protect the skin in order to optimize its radiance. Which steps to follow and what products to use at Prodigia? The answers in this article:
Where does layering come from and why is it so popular?
Although widespread on the Asian continent, it is the Japanese who invented the method of layering. It consists of overlaying several specific treatments adapted to your skin type, and applied in a very specific order.
Layering was then made popular all over the world thanks to its modularity; it can be applied by all skin types. It is also a way to change up the products used on a daily basis and to maximize the effectiveness of cosmetic care by choosing different active ingredients, provided that you choose the care that is adapted to your skin type and take your skin condition into account.
This ancestral Japanese technique also adapts to the seasons: richer textures in winter, and more fluid, mattifying and refreshing skincare products in summer.
Layering, what benefits for the skin?
By multiplying the treatments, layering provides the skin with all the elements it needs. This beauty ritual helps to reduce imperfections, eliminate skin problems such as dehydration, excess sebum or redness.
A single product, even the most effective, cannot provide all the nutrients that the skin needs. Varying the treatments means providing the skin with more nutrients, antioxidants and natural active ingredients to protect it from external aggressions, moisturize and nourish it. Ultimately, the skin is more supple, more protected against the appearance of signs of aging such as wrinkles and fine lines.
Which products to use, and in which order?
Before starting Layering, the very first thing to do is to determine if the skin is normal, combination to oily, or dry.
FIRST STEP: OIL MAKEUP REMOVAL
To eliminate makeup, but especially impurities and excess sebum, a vegetable oil is ideal for removing makeup. Adapted to your skin type, the vegetable oil removes all makeup – even waterproof – and gently nourishes the skin.
Prodigia advises: Apricot Kernel oil, Hazelnut Oil, and Virgin Jojoba Oil.
SECOND STEP: CLEANSING
Once the make-up is removed, the excess oil and make-up residue must be removed with a natural cleaner. Balm, cream, gel or cold saponified soap, it is important to choose the right texture that is best suited for the cleansing step.
Prodigia recommends: The Natural Exfoliating Face Soap with Prickly Pear, the Natural Exfoliating Face Soap with Olive Oil, and the Softening Soap with Goat Milk.
THIRD STEP: TONIC LOTION OR HYDROLATE
To complete make-up removal and cleansing and eliminate the limescale present in the water, the ritual is continued with a tonic lotion or a hydrosol, always adapted to the type of skin treated. Sprayed directly on the face or on a washable cotton pad, the hydrosol tightens the pores, tones and refreshes the skin and prepares it to receive the following treatment.
Prodigia recommends the classics of Moroccan beauty: Rose Water and Orange Blossom Water.
FOURTH STEP: VITAMIN C SERUM
After the hydrosol, the absorption of a vitamin C serum with a light texture is particularly optimized. Vitamin C serum is the good boost that all skin needs for a luminous glow, guaranteed healthy glow.
FIFTH STEP: NIGHT CREAM
The day cream, richer than the previous treatments, will serve as a bulwark against external aggressions such as the cold, the wind or the sun. As for the night cream, it helps the skin to regenerate during sleep following the aggressions suffered during the day.
Prodigia’s recommendation: Moisturizing Cream enriched with argan oil.
SIXTH STEP: THE SERUM
Fluid, light, and ultra-concentrated in active ingredients, the serum is the ideal treatment to use to meet the needs of the skin. It penetrates easily into the skin and complements the moisturizer.
Prodigia recommends: Vitamin C Serum, the Tightening Face Serum, and the Light Face Serum with Vitamin E.
SEVENTH STEP: EYE CONTOUR TREATMENT
Much more fragile than the rest of the face and particularly exposed to dehydration, the eye contour requires the application of specific care.
Prodigia recommends: The Light Eye Contour Serum.
EIGHT STEP: LIPS
Hydration of the lips is crucial: a natural and organic lip balm will prevent the lips from drying out, especially in winter.
Prodigia recommends: Aker Fassi Lip Balm.
Need advice? Contact Prodigia.
