Daily + Nightly Routine FAQ
Yes! Our skin repairs itself at night, producing an acid mantle that can serve as a protective barrier and keeps our skin naturally hydrated during the day. Washing in the morning can strip off the balanced skin microbiome that is crucial if we want our skin to be healthy, well-groomed, and beautiful. Skip the morning wash and proceed to apply your usual morning skincare products instead.
Never forget these essentials for healthier skin: a gentle cleanser, a revitalizing serum and/or moisturizer, and a toxic-free sunscreen.
While it is not necessary, some products are more effective when applied at certain times. In the morning, products like serums and spf are necessary for hydration and protection. At night, it’s best to apply products such as exfoliants and nourishing anti-aging treatments to aid our skin’s renewal process.
Vitamin C can be used in the morning and/or night. Applying Vitamin C before going out in the sun and adding sunscreen to the mix has the potential to provide enhanced protection from harmful UV rays. But if you do use your Vitamin C serum during the daylight hours, use a lower concentration (no more than 10%) since it has the potential to become unstable when reacting with light.
Higher-concentration serums definitely act better when applied at night time. A good Vitamin C serum will also reverse much of the sun damage you have undergone during the daylight hours.
The exact order in applying skincare products is to consider their viscosity. Always apply the lightest products and end with the thickest for better penetration. Also, remember that damp skin will absorb the product better. Watch a tutorial HERE.
Yes. Radiation from the sun (also known as UV rays) can be detrimental to your skin if not protected. Exposure to UVA and UVB rays can cause cancer, premature aging, and signs of sun damage like wrinkles, leathery skin, liver spots, actinic keratosis, and solar elastosis. Applying a Broad Spectrum TOXIC-FREE Sunscreen is one of the ways you can protect yourself and it's vital that it is applied and re-applied properly.
Retinol can be very irritating if used too frequently or if the formulation is too strong for your skin. Gin Amber Beauty’s Retinol Serum is plant-based, making it gentle and safe to use for all skin types. We recommend to begin use by applying every other day, if no sensitivity occurs, the Retinol Serum may be used daily. Avoid the use of retinol while pregnant or breastfeeding.
Exfoliate no more than once a week. If you have sensitive skin, limit it to once or twice a month. Over-exfoliating or overusing actives can lead to long-term skin damage.
Before dermarolling, we need to prepare our skin for the treatments. Do double cleanse and disinfect the roller and skin. Avoid applying certain ingredients (like Retinol and Exfoliating Acids) that would be too harsh for the skin if used with the dermaroller. We only recommend applying natural, gentle, and clean serums and/or creams like Gin Amber Beauty’s products after dermarolling.
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Anti-Aging
Over time, the skin’s strong, fibrous and elastic structure begins to break down and weaken, inhibiting skin cell turnover and contributing to hyaluronic acid, elastin, and collagen depletion. As these essential elements begin to disappear, the skin loses strength and resilience. The result is a loss of a healthy and youthful complexion.
Premature aging can affect anyone and its symptoms are simple: signs of aging earlier than is standard. For instance, grey hair, wrinkles, and sagging skin in your early to mid-twenties.
The most common causes are UV Exposure, Smoking, Alcohol and Caffeine Intake, Sleep Habits, Unhealthy Diet, Stress, and Environmental Pollution.
Collagen and elastin fibers thin out and loosen as we age, and it’s a natural process. While it's possible to accelerate collagen loss if we don’t take care of our skin, it's also possible to replenish it.
Free radicals are unstable molecules created when your body is exposed to things like UV rays, pollution, or stress. They’re missing an electron, so they go around stealing electrons from healthy cells, leading to accelerated aging. The best defense is using antioxidants (like Vitamin C) and sunscreen to protect your skin.
It starts with improving your lifestyle. Regular exercise, good sleep, a balanced diet, and the use of natural and clean anti-aging products and dermarolling are excellent ways to rejuvenate the skin naturally.
Dermarolling is proven to be an effective anti-aging treatment! When rolled along the skin, dermarollers create microscopic wounds in the skin which serve to trigger the body's healing response. This translates to boosted collagen, elastin, and circulation which are key factors in anti-aging.
The best dermaroller size that helps with promoting new collagen production is 0.5mm dermaroller, accelerating anti-aging benefits.
If you are looking to reinvent your full routine to focus on Anti-Aging, click HERE.
Retinol is the holy grail for maintaining a youthful glow. It vastly reduces wrinkles, increases the rate of skin cell turnover, brightens the complexion, improves skin tone and texture, and regulates sebum production. Gin Amber Beauty’s Retinol Serum uses plant-based retinol and other skin-enriching ingredients, perfect for reversing aging.
We recommend utilizing anti-aging products as early as your 20s to help retain the appearance of a youthful and glowing complexion. Do nourish your skin at the first signs of wrinkles and combat premature aging.
Acne + Texture
Acne can show up as little red spots (papules), yellow spots (pustules), huge, painful red patches (nodules), or comedones (black and white heads). It frequently appears on the face, but can also be found on the back, and chest.
This is due to toxins that accumulated in the body due to poor diet, stress, hormonal imbalances, lack of sleep, infections, environmental pollution, and stagnant lymph flow. Often a sign of underlying inflammation in the gut. Cause when the digestive system isn’t functioning properly, the body may push toxins out through the skin.
Not always. In fact, cleaning your face too often or vigorously can make your acne worse. Severe acne calls for more than simply excellent hygiene and using the right products, it needs to be treated from within too.
If you are taking Accutane, in 1-2 months, your acne will start to get better. However, studies have indicated that within 12 to 24 months, 80% to 90% of individuals experience relapse. It is not a permanent solution and has serious side effects. There are better and natural alternatives to treat acne rather than using drugs offered by most dermatologists.
Avoid the consumption of inflammatory foods such as dairy, gluten, sugar, seed oils etc. It would also be beneficial to keep a log to look for patterns between the foods you are eating and the effect it has on your skin.
Switch to a makeup brand with clean and natural ingredients. Do a minimal application and don’t forget to double cleanse at night.
It’s absolutely possible! Detoxing, taking probiotics, and changing your skincare routine and diet can greatly help. Consider consulting with a holistic doctor to help you find and treat the root cause.
Wash your face no more than once a day, skip the morning cleanse and focus on double cleansing at night to support your skin’s natural barrier. For acne-prone skin, a cleanser with salicylic acid is a must. It deeply unclogs pores, reduces breakouts, controls excess sebum, and gently exfoliates dead skin cells. Avoid harsh chemicals and products that are overly alkaline or acidic. Instead, stick to gentle, nourishing ingredients that give your skin the calm, consistent care it needs.
We never recommend using a dermaroller on active acne, as it can worsen inflammation and spread bacteria. Red, inflamed, and painful spots are signs of active acne and should be avoided.
Less is more when you have acne, and the three essential products to resolve it are Gin Amber Beauty's Natural AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser, Retinol Serum, and the Vitamin C + Squalane Repair Cream. All of these are proven to treat and fight acne.
Hair Loss
Severe stress, heredity, conditions including thyroid disease and anemia, nutritional changes, hormonal changes, vitamin D insufficiency, and the adverse effects of certain medications (ex. chemotherapy) are just a few of the factors that can cause hair loss.
Anyone can experience hair loss as it is mostly triggered by hormones, aging, and genetics. But it often occurs faster and more extensively in men.
Many studies have found that DHT (dihydrotestosterone) in men is the culprit behind Male Pattern Baldness. If you have a genetic sensitivity to this hormone, your hair follicle begins to endure shorter and shorter growth periods as the DHT binds to receptors.
High-stress levels can leave detrimental effects on your hair, as cortisol can definitely affect your hair follicles' growth phases and shorten them, deprive them, and essentially kill your follicles to the point of no return.
In the world of hair growth, there are numerous things on the market like PRP treatments, hair growth serums, and minoxidil. While there's some merit to a few of these products, none can really boast results like the dermaroller.
According to a case study in 2013, microneedling was deemed an extremely effective tool for hair regrowth and even surpassed minoxidil in terms of hair growth results after one week of use. Dermarollers work by triggering a healing response that strengthens hair follicles and stimulates hair growth. Over time, hair grows thicker because it's receiving more nutrients and is exposed to more oxygen.
We recommend starting with the 0.5mm and working your way up as you progress. Learn how to use the dermaroller on the scalp here,
If you are aiming to boost the benefits of microneedling for the scalp, we suggest applying fresh aloe vera from the plant.
It takes consistency to see results and it may take quite a few hair growth phases before you start seeing results. It may take as early as 6 months to a year.
Aside from a bit of stinging, there are no serious side effects to dermarolling your scalp. Always be sure to disinfect your dermaroller prior to and after use to avoid chances of infection.
