You get the most from the Dream Routine by using it every day, keeping its order (wash, gel, then serum while the gel is still fresh), and adjusting the amounts to your skin and the season rather than changing the products. The set is Rose Face Wash Cream, Detox Gel and The Royal Kalahari Face Serum. Small changes, like one more drop of serum in winter or a thinner layer of gel on an oily forehead, make more difference than adding new steps. Here is how to tune it.
Matching the routine to your skin
Dry or normal skin
This is the skin the routine suits most easily. The Rose Face Wash Cream was made for dry, normal and sensitive skin that wants a proper cleanse and still feels like itself afterward. Use the full six drops of serum, and press the serum in while the gel is still damp so the gel's moisture is held under the oil.
Oily or combination skin
Use a thinner layer of Detox Gel and start with four drops of serum. The gel is light and never tacky, and The Royal Kalahari Face Serum is built on Kalahari melon seed oil, which is light, dry to the touch and absorbs quickly. Press the serum mostly into your cheeks and jaw, and use only what is left on your fingertips across the forehead and nose.
Sensitive skin
The wash is made with finely milled oat and calendula to keep the feel gentle. The Detox Gel contains tea tree oil, which gives it its crisp, herbal scent. Tea tree can bother some people, so if your skin is easily upset, try the gel on a small patch along your jaw for a few days before using it all over.
Through the seasons
Winter. Heating dries the air indoors, and skin often feels tight by evening. Add a drop of serum, and do not skip the morning routine even on rushed days. A spritz of Rose Petal Mist Face Toner during the day helps when skin feels dry from heating.
Summer. The cool gel feels especially good in hot weather. You may want only four drops of serum in the morning, under sunscreen. Keep the evening the same.
Travel. The serum's 1 fl oz bottle is small enough for a carry-on bag. If the 4 oz gel jar is too big for your bag, the serum and a gentle wash will still keep your skin comfortable for a few days.
Small mistakes that change the result
- Waiting too long after the gel. The serum goes on while the gel is still fresh. If the gel has dried completely, the serum spreads less easily.
- Too much serum. Six drops is the top of the range. More than that tends to sit on the surface.
- Hot water. Rinse the wash with lukewarm water. Hot water leaves skin feeling tight even after a gentle cleanser.
- Rubbing the serum in. Warm the drops between your fingertips and press them in. Rubbing moves an oil around rather than spreading it evenly.
- Stopping at the jaw. Both the gel and the serum are meant for face and neck.
- Using it now and then. Royal Kalahari leaves skin softer at once, but the smoother, brighter, more even look comes with daily use.
How long the set lasts
Used morning and night, one 1 fl oz bottle of Royal Kalahari lasts about two months. The Detox Gel comes in a large 4 oz jar made to last, so you can use it generously. If you find you run out of serum first, our Royal Kalahari Face Serum is sold on its own, and the Royal Kalahari Face Serum and Detox Gel Bundle pairs the gel and serum without the wash.
Beyond the face
The routine stops at the neck, but the same idea works for the body: hydration first, then something to help hold it in. After a shower, while skin is still damp, our Rejuvenating Body Cream with Kalahari Oil is made with the same Kalahari melon seed oil as the serum, along with jojoba, avocado and argan oils, to help skin hold moisture and feel smooth.
Questions about getting more from the set
Is the Dream Routine suitable for sensitive skin?
The Rose Face Wash Cream was made for sensitive skin, and the Detox Gel leaves skin looking calm and comfortable. The gel does contain tea tree oil, so patch test first if your skin reacts easily to essential oils.
Why does the Detox Gel feel cool?
It is a light, clear aloe gel, and aloe feels cool and watery on skin. It melts in within seconds and leaves skin fresh and lightly hydrated.
How long will the set last me?
Used morning and night, the serum lasts about two months. The gel comes in a large 4 oz jar made to last, so you can be generous with it.
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