The world outside is currently blanketed in white, and while a snow storm is the perfect excuse to stay in your pajamas, it’s also a demanding time for your skin. The contrast between biting outdoor winds and the parching, recycled heat of our homes can leave the skin barrier feeling tight, reactive, and dull. Today, we’re inviting you to turn this "stuck inside" moment into a recovery session with a simple, high-impact two-step facial.
The Starling Essentials
1. Nurture Moisturizing Cleanser
Don’t let the word "cleanser" fool you; Nurture is a mineral-rich treatment designed to do much more than just wash away the day. Formulated with Dead Sea Clay, Aloe, and Green Tea, it acts as a gentle vacuum for impurities while simultaneously depositing deep hydration and moisture. It’s the foundation of any barrier-repair routine because it cleanses without ever stripping the skin’s natural oils.
2. Super Boost Hyaluronic Serum
This is our "emergency responder" for irritated skin. Super Boost is a concentrated shot of weightless moisture, utilizing a large molecule Sodium Hyaluronate to pull water deep into the skin cells, and calm your skin barrier. By stripping away the "noise" and focusing on pure, calming plant waters, this serum provides a cooling relief that calms redness on contact and leaves the skin looking plump and resilient.
The Ritual: Step-by-Step
Phase 1: The Mineral Reset & Flash Mask
We start with a double-cleanse using Nurture, but with a twist.
The First Cleanse: Apply Nurture to damp skin, massage in circular motions to lift away debris, and rinse as normal.
The Flash Mask: Apply a second, noticeably thicker layer of Nurture to your face. Let it sit for 30 seconds to one minute. You will begin to feel a light, active tingle—that is your signal that the minerals are at work.
The Rinse: Rinse thoroughly, but here is the secret: leave your skin slightly damp. Do not towel dry. Hyaluronic acid needs that moisture to "grab" onto for the next step.
Phase 2: The "Skin Flooding" Treatment
Now that your skin is prepped and damp, it’s time to flood the barrier.
The Application: Take two generous pumps of Super Boost and apply a thick, visible layer over your face and neck.
The Soak: Let this "flood" sit for 10 full minutes. This allows the hyaluronic acid to deeply saturate the skin layers.
The Finish: After 10 minutes, use a soft tissue to gently pat away any excess serum that hasn't been absorbed. Follow up immediately with your favorite Starling oil-based serum (like Revive or Super Start) or our Restore Barrier Cream to lock all that hydration in place.
The Science: Why These Ingredients Do the "Good Work"
Nurture: Regenerate & Soothe
This phase is focused on gentle cell turnover. The Dead Sea Clay draws out toxins and infuses the skin with essential minerals, while Willow Bark Extract acts as a natural, non-irritating exfoliant to encourage regeneration. To finish, we’ve included Frankincense Essential Oil, which is a powerhouse for improving skin tone and stimulating collagen, all while providing a grounding, woody aroma that calms the nervous system.
Super Boost: Hydrate & Calm
The goal here is to repair a stressed barrier. Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid) is a humectant that can hold 1,000 times its weight in water, which instantly plumps fine lines and improves elasticity. We’ve suspended this in a base of Rose Hydrosol to soften the skin’s texture and Olive Leaf Hydrosol to provide a massive dose of antioxidants that calm stressed, red, or "protesting" skin.
