HOW-TO-USE

Discover everything you need to know about how to apply Dr. Sturm's cleansers, serums, face creams & finishing products.

Dr. Sturm has four variations of cleansing formulations; foam, balm, powder and cream and each has a different application method. For foam cleansers such as CLEANSER and DARKER SKIN TONES CLEANSER, pump a little foam into your hand and smooth over the face using circular movements before rinsing off thoroughly with lukewarm water. For the ENZYME CLEANSER, which has a powder-based formulation, place a coin-sized amount into the palm of your hand, add lukewarm water to work into a gentle foam and smooth generously over the skin to create a soft foam. Then rinse thoroughly. For the SUPER ANTI-AGING CLEANSING CREAM and MICROBIOTIC GENTLE CLEANSING BALM, apply a hazelnut-sized amount to dry skin, massaging gently, then add lukewarm water until a milky emulsion forms. Rinse thoroughly. 

Dr. Sturm’s BALANCING TONER should be applied after removing make-up with Dr. Sturm's MAKE-UP REMOVER, and cleansing with one of Dr. Sturm's cleansers. The BALANCING TONER contains ingredients that help balance the skin's delicate pH and remove any remaining oil and impurities. This ensures the skin is scrupulously clean and ready to take on the active ingredients in the toner, serums and face creams. Simply pour a little of the toner onto a cotton wool pad and gently wipe it over the face, neck and décolleté.

Dr. Sturm has two exfoliators in her Molecular Cosmetics Collection; ENZYME CLEANSER (which is a 2-in-1 cleanser and exfoliator that’s ideal for oily and combination skin), and the FACIAL SCRUB. The ENZYME CLEANSER should be applied by placing a coin-sized amount into the palm of your hand, adding lukewarm water to work into a gentle foam and smoothing generously over the skin to create a soft foam. Afterwards, rinse thoroughly with water. The FACIAL SCRUB, which is an ideal option if your skin is dry or more mature, should be applied onto the face, neck and décolleté in circular movements. Afterwards, rinse off thoroughly with lukewarm water. Apply once or twice a week, after cleansing. 

The EYE CREAM and SUPER ANTI-AGING EYE CREAM should be applied after cleansing, simply by gently patting into the delicate skin around the eyes. They can be used both in the AM and PM. Dr. Sturm’s eye serum formulations, the SUPER ANTI-AGING EYE SERUM and the EXOSO-METIC EYE SERUM should also be used daily, AM and PM after cleansing. Dispense one to two drops onto the ring finger and gently pat around the eyes. Follow with a Dr. Sturm eye cream and face cream to lock in hydration.

All of Dr. Sturm’s face creams and lotions should be applied in the same way; after cleansing the skin, apply gently to the face, neck and décolleté as well as to delicate skin around the eyes. Use AM and PM for the best results.

Dr. Sturm’s finishing serums also fall in to the Hyaluronic or lipid-based categories but are differentiated by the fact that they are intended to be used as the last step in your routine. They include the LIFTING SERUM, GLOW DROPS and SUN DROPS SPF50/SPF30. The LIFTING SERUM is best used on its own as a last step to your skincare routine and before make-up. GLOW DROPS can be applied at the end of your routine, after make-up or combined with your foundation to give an extra glow effect. SUN DROPS SPF50 should be used alone for maximum effect but can also be combined with the FACE CREAM - however, this can dilute the sun protecting effects of the formula.

Discover everything you need to know about how to apply Dr. Sturm's cleansers, serums, face creams & finishing products