Common Questions Regarding The Ling® Product Line

What is the best method for applying my skin care products?
When applying a toner, lotion, or cream, it is best to apply in an upward sweeping motion. Skin cells are like shingles on a house—they form one on top of the other in a downward direction to protect the skin. Therefore, it is very important to apply products in an upward motion to maximize absorption.

Why is using a toner important? Can I skip this step?
Non-drying toners/tonics help the skin absorb and retain nutrients in a more effective manner and are an extremely important step to having healthy skin. Using one of the Ling tonics before your moisturizer provides the base of hydration that your creams and lotions need to be effective. Applying a moisturizing lotion on top of regular water can actually have a drying effect, as water cannot be absorbed into the skin. Skin that lacks sufficient moisture will experience premature wrinkles, excessive oil, and breakout

How do I know my skin type?
Wash your face with warm water. If your face becomes oily after 15 minutes you have oily skin. If your face becomes oily after 30 minutes you have normal skin. If your face becomes oily after 45 minutes you have dry skin. If you experience tightness after washing your face it is a sure sign that your skin is dry and dehydrated.

\I am concerned about using a moisturizer because I have oily skin. What should I do?
There are many misconceptions when it comes to treating oily skin. It is true that some people have naturally oily skin and should use Ling’s Alcohol Free Toning Lotion (page 15) and Oil Control Lotion (page 19) to manage their excess oil. However, many people who think they have oily skin actually suffer from skin that is dehydrated. When the skin is dry the sebaceous glands work hard to compensate for the dehydration and overproduce oil. The dryer the skin becomes the more oil that is produced; thus leading to breakouts and large pores. The Ling products are designed to help normalize the oil production cycle by getting the skin to its proper moisture balance.