Skin Care Insights

By Rachel Hawkins, licensed esthetician, 25+ years · November 2026 As skin matures, cell turnover slows, skin holds less moisture, and years of sun start to show. You don't need a 12-step routine. You need the right few steps, done consistently. Morning Cleanse gently with the Gentle Cleanser. Add an antioxidant with the Vit C Serum. Hydrate with the Hyaluronic Serum. Protect with Morning Moisture SPF 30, the most effective anti-aging step there is. ✨ Ask Rae: Daily SPF plus gentle exfoliation are the two habits that change mature skin the most. Evening Cleanse. Exfoliate 3–4 nights a week with...

By Rachel Hawkins, licensed esthetician, 25+ years · November 2026 The Scrub is the one product I recommend for every skin type, which is why it's part of every Kage skin quiz result. Here's how to get the most out of it. Why exfoliate? Your skin sheds cells constantly. When they build up, skin looks dull, pores look bigger, and your other products can't do their job. Gentle exfoliation clears the way. ✨ Ask Rae: Light pressure, small circles, 30–60 seconds. Let the Scrub do the work. Step by step Cleanse first and leave your skin damp. Take a pea-...

By Rachel Hawkins, licensed esthetician, 25+ years · November 2026 They're the two ingredients I get asked about most for breakout-prone skin. They do different jobs, and many people do best with both. Salicylic acid: the pore clearer Salicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid (BHA), not an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA). It's oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore, loosening the dead cells and oil that form plugs. It's ideal for blackheads, congestion and oily T-zones. Try Salicylic Acid. ✨ Ask Rae: Salicylic acid is a BHA that clears inside the pore. BPO is your go-to for red blemishes....

By Rachel Hawkins, licensed esthetician, 25+ years · November 2026 This is the question I've answered most in 25+ years as an esthetician. My short answer is to cleanse, exfoliate, clarify, hydrate lightly and protect, every single day. Morning Cleanse with the Extra Strength Cleanser. Tone with the Hydrating Toner. Moisturize and protect with Morning Moisture SPF 30. ✨ Ask Rae: Don't strip oily skin. Balance it with clear pores and light hydration. Evening Cleanse to remove the day's oil, sunscreen and makeup. Exfoliate with the Scrub, gently, on damp skin. Clarify by applying Salicylic Acid or Benzoyl Peroxide 10%...

By Rachel Hawkins, licensed esthetician, 25+ years · Updated November 2026 Benzoyl peroxide (BPO) is one of the most-used ingredients for breakout-prone skin, and it's been around for decades. Here's how I tell clients to use it. What it does BPO helps keep pores clear and is a long-standing ingredient for blemish-prone skin. It's often paired with an exfoliant like salicylic acid. Our Benzoyl Peroxide 10% is designed to go on the whole face, not just on spots. ✨ Ask Rae: New to BPO? Start every other night and switch to white pillowcases. How to use it Apply a thin...