Dr. Alvin All-in-1 Maintenance Set

The Dr. Alvin All-in-1 Maintenance Set is a comprehensive skincare collection developed to preserve and enhance the results gained from intensive skin treatments like the Dr. Alvin Rejuvenating Set. It focuses on gentle cleansing, continuous brightening, light exfoliation, and essential sun protection to keep the skin clear, smooth, and radiant for prolonged periods.

The Set Typically Includes 4 Essential Products:

1. Kojic Acid Soap (often 135g):
   • Purpose: Gentle daily cleansing and continued micro-exfoliation and brightening.
   • Key Ingredient: Kojic Acid Dipalmitate, known for its skin-lightening properties by inhibiting melanin production.
   • Benefits: Continues to cleanse pores, gently remove dead skin cells, helps prevent the re-occurrence of dark spots and blemishes, and maintains a brighter complexion.
2. All-in-1 Maintenance Toner (often 60ml - 120ml):
   • Purpose: Deeper cleansing, balancing skin pH, refining pores, and providing continued brightening benefits.
   • Key Ingredients: Typically contains a blend of whitening and soothing ingredients that are milder than those in a rejuvenating toner. Common ingredients cited include Kojic Acid Dipalmitate, Alpha Arbutin, Licorice Extract, Azelaic Acid, Glycolic Acid (an AHA), Glutathione, Aloe Vera, and Vitamin C.
   • Benefits: Removes residual dirt, helps to keep pores clear, gently brightens the skin, improves overall tone and texture, and hydrates.
3. All-in-1 Maintenance Cream (Night Cream) (often 10g - 20g):
   • Purpose: Moisturizes, nourishes, and provides ongoing skin brightening and anti-aging benefits overnight.
   • Key Ingredients: Similar to the toner, it often includes a blend of Kojic Acid Dipalmitate, Alpha Arbutin, Licorice Extract, Azelaic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Glutathione, Aloe Vera, and Vitamin C. It might also contain moisturizing agents like Glycerin and emollients. Unlike rejuvenating creams, it is typically free from high concentrations of Tretinoin and Hydroquinone, making it suitable for prolonged use.
   • Benefits: Maintains the smoothness and brightness of the skin, combats dryness, and helps prevent the reappearance of dark spots, melasma, and fine lines.
4. Sunblock Cream / Gel SPF15 or SPF30 PA++ (Day Cream) (often 10g - 20g):
   • Purpose: Crucial daily sun protection and hydration.
   • Key Ingredients: Titanium Dioxide (a physical UV filter), and other common sunscreen agents. It typically has an SPF of 15 or 30 and PA++ for good UVA protection.
   • Benefits: Protects the skin from harmful UVA and UVB rays, which is essential to prevent new pigmentation, sun damage, and premature aging, especially after using a rejuvenating set.

How to Use :

1. Morning:
   • Step 1 (Soap): Use Kojic Acid Soap as your daily facial cleanser. Lather and gently massage onto damp face for 2-3 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.
   • Step 2 (Sunblock Cream): Apply a thin, even layer of Sunblock Cream/Gel at least 15-30 minutes before sun exposure. Re-apply every 2-3 hours if outdoors or sweating.
2. Evening:
   • Step 1 (Soap): Use Kojic Acid Soap as your daily facial cleanser. Lather and gently massage onto damp face for 2-3 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.
   • Step 2 (Toner): Apply a small amount of All-in-1 Maintenance Toner onto a cotton pad and gently swipe over the face and neck. Avoid rubbing aggressively.
   • Step 3 (Maintenance Cream): Apply a thin, even layer of All-in-1 Maintenance Cream onto the face and neck.