Should I have different skincare regimens for night and day?
Yes! In the morning, focus on protection. Think antioxidant and sun protection. At night, it’s all about skin cell renewal. If your concern is aging or hyperpigmentation, prioritize products with retinol.
How Does What I Eat Affect My Skin?
If you are curious about why you are still breaking out in your 30s or 40s, research Chinese Face Mapping. According to Ancient Oriental Medicine, where you have skin disorders is a reflection of what's going on in your body. For example, if you break out between your eyebrows, it could be because your liver is working overtime. If you feed your body with toxins and processed foods, it will show up in this area.
Should I Use Facial Wipes?
Our master esthetician is not a big fan of facial wipes because they may contain a preservative called methylisothiazolinone (MI). She has seen several cases where it caused contact dermatitis or other skin irritations. Read the ingredient list to make sure that your wipes are free of MI. If irritation occurs, stop using them.
How Do I Know If My Skin Have Cool, Warm Or Neutral Undertones?
If your skin blends in well with the gold fabric, you should favor a foundation with yellow undertones. If your skin blends in well with the silver fabric, you should favor a foundation with pink undertones. If you like the way your skin looks with both pieces of fabric, you could be a blend of both. In that case, use a neutral tone.
How Fast Will I See Results?
Just like a diet or exercising, you have to be consistent in order to get results. Skipping occasionally isn’t dramatic. But avoiding a regimen often or using a product one time only will simply not give you the desired results.
Why Do I Have Dark Circles Around My Eyes?
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, dark circles relate to the kidneys. It may indicate that your kidneys are under pressure and working overtime. It could also be genetic.
How Does the Weather Affect My Skin?
Just like the seasons, our skin changes throughout the year. Although we should always protect our skin from UV damage, we should really crank it up a notch in the summer.
Why Is My Skin So Oily?
Your skin could be oily for different reasons. It could be your skin type. "Thanks, genes!" It could also be due to stress (these darn hormones) or changes in seasons. Some people might have oily skin in summer and dry skin during cooler months. If you have oily skin, don’t be afraid of moisturizing. Overusing products can also cause oily skin. For example, overusing a gel cleanser can cause the body to produce excess oil in order to protect the skin. Have you tried our Bare Bar? It is designed to prevent pore clogging and reduce oil production.
Why Plastic?
We made the conscious decision to put the majority of our skincare in eco-friendly packaging made of glass and paper. However, you’ll notice that our Bare Bare is sold in a plastic container. Because we know that our clients use their cleansing bar in the shower, using a glass container was out of the question. But why not use metal or aluminum?
Can I Apply Makeup After I've Exfoliated?
Well, the answer isn't as cut and dry as you'd think, but we've got an answer for you to consider..