The Method
Rebel Method
Cleanse
Cleanse + Prep
Treat
Target Symptoms
Hydrate
Water Delivery
Restore
Nutrient Support
Protect
Moisturize + Prevent
Optimize
Next Level Results
Step one | Cleanse
When you start cleansing the Radiance Rebel way it may feel new and strange at first since we won’t be using any foaming, sudsy, creamy, gel or stripping cleansers. Instead we are going to harness the power of oil and honey cleansing. Oil cleansing follow the concept that “like attracts like” which means when you cleanse with an oil cleanser made up of specifically balanced organic cold pressed oils targeted for your skin type you can get a deep clean of your pores without stripping the skin of it’s good, supportive and naturally balanced oils.
Stripping the skin with harsh cleansers made with things like surfactants and preservatives can drastically damage the skin barrier and microbiome which can lead to an over or under production of sebum and a dis regulation in the skin function which often leads to red, itchy, flaky, dry, tight, oily, congested skin.
- RebelCleanse DRY: is specifically formulated to work best for dry, sensitive skin, dehydrated, patchy, flaky, mature skin. It's formulated with specific fatty acids to protect, regenerate, repair and lock in moisture. Radical skin support with jojoba oil, apricot kernel oil for gentle cleansing and a specific combination of herbal infusions to regenerate the skin barrier and soothe skin cells.
- RebelCleanse OILY: is best for oily, acne prone, reactive, inflamed, or pores that clog easily. I formulated this with oils that specifically balance oil production, deep cleanse pores, wipes almost completely clean without any emulsifiers. This combination of Meadowfoam, Cranberry, and a very specific % of Tamanu oil to offer deep healing for over burdened pores and reactive skin. A specific combination of herbal infusions to help rebalance and soothe irritated skin.
- RebelRepair Guide: If you are looking for deeper, more detailed support with exact protocol to repair your barrier, calm down dysregulated or inflamed skin, understand the function of the skin, 8 skin type specific oil cleansing recipes, video tutorial support, exact steps and products to use to not only heal your barrier but to help every other protocol I share work better and faster the RebelBarrier is your way into my brain and into deep understanding of your skin type and skin needs. It’s also a great option to just RESET the skin after any treatments that left your skin dry or inflamed, if you are coming off birth control, if product seem to be making your skin worse and not better or you just know your skin is in a state of distress.
A quick note about skin types: it is possible that you can have dry/dehydrated skin and be better suited with RebelCleanse OILY instead of dry. Let me explain why:
Sometimes dehydrated skin ACTS LIKE dry skin but when the skin is not stripped you might realize you actually have more oily or acne/inflamed prone skin or just do better with a deeper clean/cleanse. BOTH cleansers are formulated to offer moisture retention, hydration support, address flaky or dry/dehydrated skin. It is simply a different sin fatty acid profiles that make each cleanser better suited for skin types that clog easily vs dry skin types that desperately need more oils/Oleic acid.
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If you want other brand options for both oil cleansers and traditional cleansers I recommend I have a list for you along with a little mini guide that explains further who/when/what each cleanser is good for:
Step two | TREAT
The treatment step is key for addressing very specific skin symptoms, using targeted natural ingredients to support healing, balance, and renewal. By working gently yet effectively, a higher potency of botanical ingredients can help reduce inflammation, restore radiance, lighten pigment and improve texture without harsh chemicals or irritation.
Unlike traditional treatment products, the Radiance Rebel way focuses on natural, gentle but effective and non barrier compromising ingredients. Replacing things like retinol with cacay, B*tox with Paracress, maple leaf, bee venom and snowflake bulb, vitamin c with astaxanthin and reship fruit oil, human stem cells with plant stem cells and essential oils with total co2 extracts.
When we take the slow and steady route we protect the skin from more damage in the long run and ensure we keep barrier health at the forefront of everything we do.
The two treatment products under Radiace Rebel are:
- RebelTox
- RebelRevive (coming soon!)
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For treatment products I suggest from other brands please see my list below:
Or checkout my protocols section:
Step three | HYDRATE
One of the most often misunderstood and mistreated skin symptoms is dehydrated skin. Often confused with dry skin. Here is the clarity we all need on this topic: dry skin is a skin type and dehydrated skin is a skin symptom. Dry skin lacks oil and dehydrated skin lacks water. When we confuse the two we often mistreat the issue with the wrong product.
The hydrate step the Radiance Rebel way is all about driving water and nutrients deep into the skin while offering a gentle rebalance post cleansing. If you are new to hydrosol, it is created from the delicate waters produced during steam distillation of plants, carrying their active nutrients in a gentle, water-soluble form. Unlike toners that can strip or dry the skin, hydrosols work by restoring pH balance, infusing hydration, and preparing the skin to better absorb serums and oils. The skin loves to sit at a slightly more acidic PH (usually 4.5-5.5), which supports the acid mantle – a protective barrier crucial for keeping the skin hydrated, healthy, and resilient against bacteria and pollutants. A higher, more alkaline pH can compromise this barrier, leading to issues like dryness, sensitivity, and increased susceptibility to skin conditions such as acne and eczema. Unlike traditional cleansing and toning the Radiance Rebel way does not disturb the PH of the skin when we oil cleanse so we don’t need something harsh to bring it back to acidic, however the gentle PH balance of a hydrosol can dramatically support skin hydration levels no matter the cleansing you are doing.
RebelMist is known for it’s incredible but subtle smell. It hydrates and delivers unique nutrients to the skin while preparing the skin for your serum (RebelTox) and oil (RebelOil) steps.
RebelMist contains meadowsweet, which is specifically distilled ONLY for Radiance Rebel and you will not find it in any other product on the market. Meadowsweet contains salicylic acid and flavonoid content which provide anti-inflammatory, astringent, and antibacterial properties, which can help soothe irritation, reduce excess oil, tighten pores, and clarify acne-prone or oily skin.
RebelMIst also includes a two very unique ingredients, Juniper Branch and Sweet Grass which both are highly anti inflammatory and soothing and even better smell divine.
The MOST important part of the hydrate step is the Wet Method.
The Wet Method is where you apply your oil step on your skin WHILE the hydrosol is still damp. This is because hydrofoils can evaporate quickly on their own, to enhance their effectiveness and lock in the hydration your application of an oil while the hydrosol is still damp locks in the water AND drives the oil deeper into the skin cells.
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If you are looking for other hydrosol options to address other skin symptoms or mine is out of stock I have a full list here for you:
Step four | RESTORE
The restore step is one that I fear most people are skipping for a multitude of reasons. The restore step is essential because it nourishes and strengthens the skin by replenishing lost lipids and reinforcing the skin barrier with rich, oil-based formulas. The skin functions optimally when it is replenished and enriched with skin loving lipids. There are a few different types of lipids found in the skin that are essential to it’s health, function and appearance.
Types of Lipids in Skin:
- Ceramides, which are the most abundant lipid in the skin and play the most vita role in barrier function. Ceramides are made up of long chain amino alcohols and long chain fatty acids. They act as the glue or the “mortar” that holds the skin cels together.
- Fatty acids in the skin are organic molecules composed of a chain of carbon atoms and a carboxyl group (―COOH). The skin contains both saturated and unsaturated fatty acids, with types like palmitic acid, stearic acid, oleic acid, and linoleic acid being most common. Fatty acids highly contribute to skin elasticity, locking in moisture and filling the glue gaps.
- Cholesterol, Cholesterol in the skin is a naturally occurring animal-derived lipid that forms part of the skin barrier, specifically the outermost layer (stratum corneum) and is most often found alongside ceramides and fatty acids which all work together to create a stable, water loss prevention system.
- Triglycerides and squalene which are components of our skin’s natural oil, sebum and helps keep it moisturized and protected.
When we lack these essential lipids in our skin the we risk Trans Epidermal Water loss, lack of mortar to keep the skin plump and strong, imbalance in sebum output, a compromised barrier, flakiness, dullness, dryness and more susceptible to irritation, premature again, sun damage, environmental stress (microbes & UV stress) and more.
The good news is we can restore these essential lipids with oil based products that will no only drive lipids back into the skin barrier but can also be packed full with antioxidants which protect against oxidative stress while restoring radiance, leaving the skin soft, resilient, and healthy.
Step five | PROTECT
The protect step seals in hydration and shields the skin from trans-epidermal water loss using rich, butter-based balms. By locking in moisture, it maintains softness, prevents dryness, and ensures the skin stays nourished, smooth, and resilient all day.
As we disused in the Hydrate step, there is a huge difference between hydration and moisture.
Hydration = Water
Moisture = oil
Now to be clear, lack of moisture and lack of water will likely cause very similar symptoms in your skin. Things like dry, tight, itchy, flaky, dull and lackluster but getting really clear on what your skin and skin type is lacking will make or break whether a product actually helps to address these symptoms.
During the protect step we are attempting to protect the loss of both water and oil. The water you gained from the hydrate step and the oil you gained from the restore step. (And of course the naturally occurring versions of these things that live in our skin as well).
For some people, the restore step will be enough occlusion to protect the skin from water loss and offer enough moisture to dry skin or during times of the year the skin tends to struggle with water loss (winter). However, for some people they will need and or crave a deeper, thicker and more occlusive moisturizing step. The trick here is that most creams are filled with ingredients that are on my seven sins of skincare. Things like emulsifiers, preservatives, high oxidizing seed oils and more. Creams are usually the results of mixing water based ingredients and oil based ingredients together. Which not only requires an emulsifier (which damages the skin and leads to MORE water loss and OIL loss) but also can throw off the skin’s very delicately balance microbiome.
When we focus on doing the water and oil separate we can give the skin everything it needs without the junk it doesn’t.
Enter BUTTERS! No not the butter you put on your pancakes but similar in it’s saturated fats make up that can dramatically increase skin moisture. Using a balm that is free of water based products but rich in oils and butters can offer the moisture you crave without the SSOS.
RebelBalm- (Coming soon)
Step six | OPTIMIZE
The optimize step builds on the foundation of the first five steps by incorporating advanced techniques that enhance results. Practices like face taping target fine lines and wrinkles, boosting skin smoothness and supporting lymphatic drainage.
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The Elephant in the room...but when do we exfoliate?!
Ideally, you would only TRULY exfoliate once a month.
Exfoliating is largely over used in the skincare world, the concept that we need to forcefully remove our skin cells is in my humble opinion a huge marketing tactic and misrepresentation of how the skin works WHEN it is operating optimally(which my first 5 steps help you achieve) and therefore should not need to exfoliate but once a month and only after you are completely confident your skin barrier is functioning well.
Here is a list of the very few exfoliating products I actually approve of:
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