Notes on skin
The Journal
Routines, the science and quiet rituals. Field notes from the GESKE skin lab.
Body care
Does Body Brushing Help Cellulite?
The honest answer on body brushing and cellulite, what it can and cannot do, and what body brushing is genuinely good for.
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Anti-ageing
Does Radiofrequency Skin Tightening Work?
How radiofrequency skin tightening works, how at-home compares to a clinic, what to expect, and who should avoid it.
Eye care
What Causes Dark Circles Under Your Eyes?
The real causes of dark circles, from genetics and pigment to sleep and age, and what you can actually change.
LED skincare
How to Use an LED Face Mask (and How Often)
How to use an LED face mask, how often to use one, and where it fits in your routine.
LED skincare
LED Face Mask Benefits: What an LED Mask Actually Does
What does an LED face mask actually do? How red, blue and eight LED colours help your skin, how often to use one, and...
Anti-ageing
Do MicroCurrent Devices Work? A Plain-English Guide
What MicroCurrent actually does, whether it works, how to use a device with conductive gel, and who should avoid it.
Anti-ageing
At-Home Skin Tightening: What Actually Works and What to Expect
How radiofrequency, MicroCurrent and LED help firm the look of skin at home, how that compares to a clinic, and what ...
Cleansing
How to Use a Facial Cleansing Brush (and How Often)
How to use a facial cleansing brush properly, how often to use one, and which skin types it suits.
Body care
Body Brushing: What It Does and How to Do It
What body brushing really does, wet versus dry, the honest word on cellulite, and how to do it well.
Eye care
How to Reduce Dark Circles and Puffy Eyes (What Actually Helps)
What causes dark circles and puffy eyes, what genuinely helps the look of tired eyes, and a simple one minute eye rou...