Ask the Expert: Q&A with Our Esthetician

Stephanie Klasse, our in-house esthetician, is answering some commonly asked questions about skin care products & skin care routines.


What is Rosehip Oil and what does it do?

Rosehip is a pure pressed oil from the seeds of the fruit of specific rose bushes.  It is packed with antioxidants, Omegas, & vitamins, like Vitamin A, C, & E. It has been used for centuries & is well tolerated by all skin types. It can improve the appearance of multiple skin concerns including fine lines & wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, & dark spots. It can help skin feel softer & can improve the look of inflammation & help protect against oxidative stress from UV exposure.

It can be used under or over your moisturizer, however I prefer to apply it after my moisturizer to help seal everything in.
Press a few drops into the skin.

Rosehip Oil can be used day or night.

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Do I need to wash off my PM skin care in the morning or can I just apply my morning products without cleansing?

Cleansing helps prepare our skin to fully receive & absorb our skin care. Gentle cleaning morning & night helps remove excess dirt, oil, sweat, bacteria, & environmental stressors. There are ingredients, like retinol & glycolic acid, that may be used in our evening routine that can make our skin more sensitive to the sun, so it’s also important to wash those off before applying our morning routine.


What do I do if my skin feels dry after using retinol? 

When you begin using a product with retinol, it can make the skin feel more dry or sensitized for a few weeks. This is normal as your skin becomes used to the positive changes that happen from this ingredient. The ‘sandwich method’ can help acclimate your skin to retinol.

How To Use:
  • Cleanse & tone the skin & allow it to fully dry. If your skin is very sensitive, wait a full 10 minutes.
  • Apply your moisturizer or a bit of Argan Oil or Rosehip Seed Oil to the skin & allow it to absorb.
  • Use a pea sized amount of retinol product & evenly dot it around the face, avoiding the eye and mouth area, & massage it into the skin.
  • Let it absorb for 5 or more minutes.
  • Top with your moisturizer or oil to ‘sandwich’ the retinol serum in between the moisturizing products. It’s good to finish your retinol skin care routine with plenty of nourishing moisture to help protect the skin. (I apply my Argan Oil LIBERALLY on retinol nights.)

Pro Tip:
It’s important to start slowly with retinol. Use it 1-2 times your first week, 2-3 times the next week & so on. If you feel your skin is too dry you can cut back a day in your weekly routine.



In which order do I apply my products? 

This all depends on your actual routine. Generally we cleanse, exfoliate, tone, treat with serums, & moisturize. During the day we end with SPF. One rule of thumb that is used is apply your products that have the thinnest consistency to the thickest consistency. I use the rule of water-based products to oil based products. 

Pro Tips:
Hyaluronic Acid can make products penetrate more deeply when it’s under your other skin care products. If your skin is sensitive, add the Hyaluronic Acid after your more active serums.


Lightweight oils can go under or over your moisturizer. When it’s underneath, make sure you give it 5 minutes to absorb. Richer oils should go on top of moisturizer.


Don’t stress about order of application, especially when it comes to your serums. Just getting them on the skin is what really matters.

All of goPure's moisturizers can be used day and night, with the exception of the Retinol Night Cream (which should only be used at night).


How do I know what to use during the day and what to use at night?

The rule that works well: Vitamin C & antioxidants during the day, so your Vitamin C Serum or Brighten & Even Serum, plus, your Hyaluronic Acid or Hydrate & Smooth Serum. These help protect your skin from UV radiation from sun exposure.

Use retinol or exfoliate at night. These ingredients can make your skin more sensitive to the sun and UV can actually deactivate retinol.


Do I use my Original Serums and Active Serums together?

These are all amazing products & it’s great if you have them both, however it is best to choose one option each day. You don’t need to use both of the lines at the same time.

However, if you have a mix of the individual serums, for example an Original Vitamin C Serum & the Actives Hydrate & Smooth Serum, then you can use both together. But if you have the Trio Sets of each, then it's best to stick with one option. 


Can I mix my serums together before applying them?

It’s best to apply them separately & give them 1-2 minutes to absorb before adding the next one.

Pro Tip:
The Retinol Serum & the Firm and Lift Serum should be applied on DRY skin. The other serums are best applied on damp skin.




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12 comments

My spot corrector does not have steel balls, as mentioned in some of the published comments. Is something wrong? It still puts out white cream product. Just started to use it less than a week ago.

Becky Donnell

Im very new to skin care, i got the cleanser, toner, niacenimide serum, dewy serum, vitamin c moisturizer, aragan oil and enzyme mask, in what order do i use those day/night
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goPure Beauty replied:
Hi Brittany,

Thank you for your inquiry! Here’s our recommended routine for your products: Regular Day and Night routines: Vitamin C Cleanser Enzyme mask – Optional at night (You can use it every night if you have dry skin but if you have an oily skin type, please use it once or twice a week) Hydrating Toner Dramatically Dewy serum Niacinamide booster Vitamin C moisturizer

Please refer to the Glow Guide you can download for instructions on how to use our products here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gopurevip/posts/833060417788284/

Brittany

Hi.
I’m in love with these products, however, I now have a big red patch on my left cheek and I don’t know if it’s the retinol causing this or another serum? I use the trio (vit c, hyaluronic acid, and retinol) and the anti-wrinkle moisturizer. I have stopped putting any on that patch of red but it’s slow to go away and it’s dry. Which one caused this, and what can I do to speed healing please and thank you?
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goPure Beauty replied:
Hello Shonna,

Thank you for reaching out and we’re very sorry for the inconvenience.

Retinol can be drying to some of our customers’ skin so we would suggest that you stop using the Retinol product in the evening and follow the daytime routine at night instead and see if your skin feels more hydrated. Please keep us posted so we can get the correct routine and or products for your skin type!

Thank you, Maine gopure beauty
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goPure Beauty replied:
Hi Shonna,

I hope this email finds you well. We are just checking to make sure you received our response to your email:

=============== Hello Shonna,

Thank you for reaching out and we’re very sorry for the inconvenience.

Retinol can be drying to some of our customers’ skin so we would suggest that you stop using the Retinol product in the evening and follow the daytime routine at night instead and see if your skin feels more hydrated. Please keep us posted so we can get the correct routine and or products for your skin type! ===============

Thank you, Maine gopure beauty

Shonna

Is go pure product safe for skin of color? I have hyperpigmentation and I’m scared to use anything that is not safe for skin of color because it can get worst
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goPure Beauty replied:
Hi Vernie, thank you for reaching out to us. Yes, our products are safe for any type of skin complexion.😊

Vernie Zachs

I work back shift , where I sleep all day and work all night how should I apply the skin care
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goPure Beauty replied:
Hi Leona, Thank you for your inquiry! You may apply the morning products before going to work and then the night products before sleeping. 👍

Leona

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