Notes on skin
The Journal
Routines, the science and quiet rituals. Field notes from the GESKE skin lab.
Skin renewal
MicroNeedling at Home: Is It Safe, and How Do You Use a Derma Roller?
What at-home microneedling actually does, the needle length and hygiene rules that keep it safe, and how to use a derma roller properly.
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Facial tools
Rose Quartz Facial Tools: What They Actually Do for Your Skin
What a rose quartz roller and gua sha tool actually do for your skin, what the research says, and how to use one well.
Devices
Building a Full Device Routine: Morning vs Evening
How to split your GESKE devices across morning, evening and weekly use for the best results from each one.
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...
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 ...