dry or dehydrated skin

Goodbye tight skin. Hello soft, dewy, supple skin. The secret to moisture-balanced skin is layering: Drench the skin in hyaluronic acid, the all-star humectant which draws water into the skin then feed the skin with a luxuriously nourishing moisturizer rich in skin barrier identical ingredients to replenish the skin before sealing off with a facial oil to lock that moisture in.

SHOP THE TARGETED KEY THREE PRODUCTS FOR DRY SKIN

01

Complete Serum

Step 1

Draw water into the skin with 15 x concentrated cross-linked high molecular weight hyaluronic acid.

R1,795.00

02

Face Crème Originale

Step 2

Nourish the skin with this daily skin barrier-supporting moisturiser with 32 powerful functional actives.

R1,565.00

03

Integrative Serum Facial Oil

Step 3

Slow down water loss from the skin while feeding and restoring the lipid barrier with this 100% active botanical facial oil.

R1,295.00

REAL PEOPLE, REAL RESULTS

root4 the ultimate in performance-driven skincare and let the compliments roll in.

42 days of using the complete serum twice daily

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28 days of using the face crème originale twice daily

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KEY INGREDIENTS IN THE DRY SKIN REGIMEN

Hyaluronic acid
Glycerin
Ceramides
Squalene
Cholesterol
Free fatty acids from botanical oils

d-panthenol
Niacinamide
Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter
Candelilla wax
Rice bran

THE COMPLETE DRY SKIN REGIMEN

SHOP THE COMPLETE DRY SKIN REGIMEN AND GET ONE FULL SIZE PRODUCT FREE

MORNING REGIMEN

  1. Splash of water
  2. Complete Serum
  3. Face Crème Originale
  4. Integrative Serum
  5. 3D Defence SPF50 Mineral Sunscreen

NIGHT-TIME REGIMEN

  1. Cleansing Elixir
  2. Complete Serum
  3. Face Crème Originale
  4. FREE FULL SIZE PRODUCT: NovA Oil

MORNING REGIMEN

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NIGHT-TIME REGIMEN

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how to use

MORNING REGIMEN

01

A splash of water

A splash of water (cleanse only if your skin feels oily or if you have been exercising)

02

Complete Serum

Apply 1 pump of the antioxidant-rich Complete Serum with 15 x concentrated cross-linked high molecular weight hyaluronic acid to slightly damp skin

03

Face Crème Originale

Wait 30 seconds for the Complete Serum to be full absorbed before applying the Face Crème Originale daily moisturiser

04

Integrative Serum

Apply 5 drops of the Integrative Serum facial oil. Rub your palms together to activate the botanical super-ingredients then gently press your warmed hands over the face, neck and décolletage until the oil has been entirely absorbed

05

3D defence SPF50 mineral sunscreen

Apply the 3D Defense SPF50 Mineral Sunscreen and then apply a second layer to ensure that you are putting on enough!

Night-time regimen

01

Cleansing Elixir

Preventing dehydrated skin starts with the correct cleanser free from harsh surfactants which strip the skin barrier: Double cleanse with the Cleansing Elixir: a gel cleanser reinforced with prebiotics and hyaluronic acid to hydrate while it gently cleanses and exfoliates the skin. Apply one pump to damp hands and massage on to the face while it lathers. Use a cotton pad to remove eye make-up. Wash off with lukewarm water. Lather up again, rinse with warm water and gently dry the skin. Twice a week, rub the cleanser in entirely for fifteen minutes to restore a more youthful microbial balance and to exfoliate the skin more deeply for a faster cellular turnover

02

Complete Serum

Apply 1 pump of the ultra-rejuvenating peptide and hyaluronic acid-rich Complete Serum to slightly damp skin

03

Face Crème Originale

Wait 30 seconds for the Complete Serum to be full absorbed before applying the Face Crème Originale daily moisturiser

04

integrative serum or novA oil

Apply 5 drops of the 100% active Integrative Serum Facial Oil or advance your regimen further by using 1 pump of the NovA Retinoid Oil as your final night-time step if you are looking to address fine lines and wrinkles or pigmentation. The NovA Retinoid facial oil is 100% active, advanced strength Vitamin A so it is recommended that you phase it into your regimen slowly. Use twice a week for the first 2 weeks then alternate nights for a further 2 weeks then nightly.

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MultiMasker

Chemical exfoliation with the MultiMasker: Gently resurface the skin and lift away dull ‘dead’ skin cells with ultra-hydrating and resurfacing lactic acid in this two-minute flash peel. The skin will look instantly brighter and smoother and will be optimally primed for maximum absorption of skincare functional actives to follow. Apply generously to dry, cleansed skin as you would a mask. Leave on for two minutes then gently massage using circular motions while washing off with lukewarm water. Expect tingling but wash off earlier if this becomes too much for you. Once washed off, apply the Complete Serum followed by the Face Crème Originale moisturiser and Integrative Serum or NovA Oil and you will feel the tingling instantly calm. You can exceed the 2min time frame, but please do so with caution to avoid over stimulating and irritating the skin. Start using just once a week after cleansing and build up as tolerated.

DERM SCHOOL

is your skin dry or dehydrated?

Does your skin feel dry, tight, itchy, sensitive and look flaky, dull, lack-lustre and rough? This check-list is for you! First step: identify whether your skin is DRY or DEHYDRATED.

DRY vs dehydrated SKIN
which one are you?

DRY SKIN

  • lack of natural sebum production
  • genetic skin type (inherited)
  • may experience eczema or premature ageing
  • skin can be dry all year round, being worse in winters
  • skin feels dry all over – face, scalp & body

causes

  • genetics
  • hormones
  • thyroid or
  • skin problems
 
 

solution

  • oil rich products
  • creams, oils, balms

Dehydrated SKIN

  • lack of water
  • a skin condition any skin type may experience
  • may be temporary or seasonal
  • skin can feel oily and dry at the same time
  • may be more prone to break outs

causes

  • weather
  • incorrect skincare
  • steam rooms
  • air conditioning
  • pollution
  • heat

solution

  • water rich products
  • consider a humidifier

Remember: Dry skin wants OIL
Dehydrated skin wants WATER.

root4 has your skin covered for both! Layer your products for your healthiest, glowiest skin imaginable. Start by drawing water into the skin with the powerful humectants found in the Complete Serum then follow with our Face Crème Originale – rehab for your skin barrier. Seal the deal with one of our face oils. We love the Integrative Serum in the morning and our supercharged NovA Retinoid Oil at night.

Apply the Complete Serum to damp skin for next-level hydration.

root4 harnesses the moisturizing properties of skin-identicals: ingredients that can be found in the skin or mimic the things that can be found in the skin naturally. Ceramides, cholesterol, squalene and free fatty acids (think omegas and linoleic acid) are lipids in the outermost layer of the skin. They form part of the gooey stuff between the skin cells which glues them together to form a good skin barrier, ‘water-proofs’ the skin and which allows for communication between our skin cells.

Safe. Scientific. Superior.

Everything you need and
nothing that you don’t...

Dermatologist-developed products to defend, renew and liberate your skin

100%

  • powerful functional actives
  • high concentrations
  • transparency
  • sustainability
  • traceability
  • integrity
  • gluten-free
  • environmental consciousness

0%

  • petrochemicals
  • mineral oils
  • SLS/ SLES
  • PEGs
  • phthalates
  • formaldehyde releasers
  • phenoxyethanol
  • synthetic fragrance or colour

DR. L protocol

Each ingredient in the root4 range is meticulously considered to encompass the DR. L objectives of defend, renew and liberate – 3 specific skincare steps to your healthiest, most radiant skin.