In short: after a Vita Cura 5 Phase Firming Facial, keep your skin's routine gentle for a few days, then follow a simple Vita Cura routine at home: cleanse with the Triple Action Cleansing Cream, tone, apply the Cell Renewal Serum, treat the eye area with Opti-Lift Serum and finish with the Triple Firming Cream, morning and night, with a broad-spectrum sunscreen every morning.
This anti aging skin care routine is about hydration, comfort and consistency; results build gradually and vary by skin.
What the Vita Cura range is for
Vita Cura is the Repêchage collection for mature skin and the look of fine lines. The formulas combine seaweed extracts with ingredients such as marine biopeptides, red clover flower extract and hyaluronic acid, and the creams are rich enough for skin that has become drier with time. In the salon, the same range is used in the Vita Cura 5 Phase Firming Facial, which starts with an enzymatic micropeel and includes two massages and a cooling spirulina seaweed mask.
Repêchage Vita Cura Triple Action Cleansing Cream
The first days after your facial
- Follow the aftercare advice from your professional.
- For a few days, keep to cleanser, moisturizer and sunscreen, and skip scrubs and other exfoliants.
- Avoid strong sun and wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen every morning.
The facial's first phase is an enzyme peel; our guide to the enzyme peel vs glycolic peel explains how it works.
Your Vita Cura routine, step by step
| Step | Product | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Cleanse | Vita Cura Triple Action Cleansing Cream | Apply to face and throat with upward circular motions, wipe off with wet cotton and rinse with lukewarm water. Morning and night. |
| 2. Tone | Vita Cura Renewal Toner | Apply with a cotton pad after cleansing. |
| 3. Serum | Vita Cura Cell Renewal Serum | Apply 10 drops to the face, neck and décolleté and massage in with upward motions until absorbed. Day and night. |
| 4. Eye area | Vita Cura Opti-Lift Serum | Apply around the eyes or other areas of concern after toning. Let it absorb without rubbing. Morning or night. |
| 5. Moisturize | Vita Cura Triple Firming Cream | Apply to the face and throat. Twice daily. |
| 6. Protect (morning) | A broad-spectrum sunscreen | As the last step every morning. |
Optional serums for extra hydration
- Vita Cura B3 Serum Complex combines niacinamide (vitamin B3), Laminaria digitata seaweed and hyaluronic acid. Massage it into the face, neck and décolleté until absorbed.
- Vita Cura Elixir Complex is a hydrating serum with seaweed extracts, niacinamide, squalane and hyaluronic acid.
- Triple Action Peptide Serum is used twice daily: 10 drops on the face, neck and décolleté, left to absorb for 10 minutes before your cream.
Use one serum at a time to begin with, so you can see how your skin responds. If you use two, apply the thinner one first. Our guide on when to apply serum on face explains layering.
Try it first with the Vita Cura Starter Kit
The Vita Cura Starter Kit holds the Triple Action Cleansing Cream, Renewal Toner, Cell Renewal Serum, Opti-Lift Serum and Triple Firming Cream in smaller sizes, so you can follow the full routine before buying full sizes. The complete range is on the Vita Cura page.
Repêchage Vita Cura Renewal Toner
Habits that matter as much as products
- Sunscreen every morning. Sun exposure is one of the main causes of visible skin aging. Finish every morning with a broad-spectrum sunscreen and reapply outdoors.
- Gentle exfoliation. Once your skin has settled after the facial, exfoliate once a week at most, and never on the same day as another exfoliant.
- Massage while you apply. Upward and outward strokes on the face and downward strokes on the neck make applying products a calming routine. See our guide to face massage at home.
- Sleep, water and not smoking all show in the skin over time.
What to expect
- Skin often feels more comfortable and hydrated within the first weeks of regular use.
- Changes in the look of fine lines and texture are gradual and vary from person to person. Give a routine several weeks before judging it, and watch for any irritation.
- Your professional will advise how often to repeat the Vita Cura facial; Repêchage professional facials are usually recommended about once a month, and a more intensive course may start at twice a month before settling into once a month.
For help choosing, ask for a free skin consultation or browse the Wrinkles and Fine Lines collection.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best skin care routine for aging skin?
A gentle cleanser, a hydrating serum, an eye product if you want one, a rich moisturizer and a broad-spectrum sunscreen every morning, used consistently. The Vita Cura range covers each step.
What should I do after a Vita Cura facial?
Keep your routine gentle for a few days: cleanser, moisturizer and sunscreen, with no scrubs or acids. Then follow the Vita Cura routine, and any advice from your professional.
Can I use Vita Cura products morning and night?
Yes. The cleansing cream, Cell Renewal Serum and Triple Firming Cream are directed for morning and night use, and the Opti-Lift Serum for morning or night.
How do I apply Opti-Lift Serum?
After cleansing and toning, apply it around the eyes or other areas of concern and let it absorb without rubbing. Follow with the Triple Firming Cream.
Which Vita Cura serum should I start with?
The Cell Renewal Serum is part of the core routine. Add the B3 Serum Complex or Elixir Complex later if you want extra hydration, one at a time.
Is Vita Cura suitable for sensitive skin?
Patch test each product first and introduce one at a time. For very reactive skin, ask for a consultation; the Hydra 4 range is made for sensitive skin.
Do I need sunscreen with Vita Cura?
Yes. Finish every morning with a broad-spectrum sunscreen; it is the most important step for skin aging.
What is in the Vita Cura Starter Kit?
The Triple Action Cleansing Cream, Renewal Toner, Cell Renewal Serum, Opti-Lift Serum and Triple Firming Cream, in starter sizes.
Sources and further reading
Further reading from dermatology organizations and published research:
