Skin Care Insights — Routine
Building a Skin Care Routine for Mature Skin
Anti-Aging Mature Skin Routine
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...
How to Exfoliate the Right Way with the Kage Scrub
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-...
What's the Best Routine for Oily, Breakout-Prone Skin?
Breakouts Clear Skin Oily Skin Routine
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%...