Common Skincare FAQs

I get asked this all the time! Over-exfoliation can actually cause more harm than good, so most people should limit exfoliation to 1-2 times per week to avoid damaging their skin barrier, especially those with sensitive skin.

Skin cell turnover naturally takes about 28 days, so it's important to give new products time to work.

Good things take time, so 4-12 weeks is a good length of time to show their full potential, though you should discontinue use if irritation occurs early on.

this isn't the easiest question to answer, but here's an overview.

Your skin's needs actually change with age, seasons, hormones, and environment - so what worked two years ago might not work the same way anymore, and that's completely normal.

A fascinating question, and the short answer is yes, but it's different for everyone.

Your skin's behavior can change throughout your cycle due to hormonal fluctuations - you might need more hydration during some weeks and gentle exfoliation during others when your skin is more sensitive.

This one fascinates me and goes beyond typical acne concerns.

Hormonal fluctuations affect your skin's water retention and pore size, which is why your favorite foundation might not sit the same way during certain times of the month.

oils like jojoba and argan are suitable for combination skin as they balance both dry and oily areas.

Wash your face, wait an hour without applying products, and observe. Oily skin will have a sheen, dry skin feels tight, combination skin has oiliness in the T-zone, and normal skin is balanced.

Blackheads are open pores clogged with oil and dead skin cells, appearing black due to oxidation. Whiteheads are closed pores with similar clogging but covered by a layer of skin.