FAQs

Yes, especially if you want to maintain beautiful clear and glowing skin. Our face secrets oil and sweat which accumulates over time. It is best to frequently exfoliate and nourish the skin once a week to have your skin looking refreshed.

Once a week in general is good for most skin types. Here are our recommendations on the frequencies for various skin types:

1. Dull complexion – 1 time a week 

2. Congested skin – 2 times a week 

3. Acne – 2 times a week 

4. Pigmentation – 2 times a week 

For general hydration purposes, you may choose to mask once a day.

It is highly recommended to mask after a peel as it is the best time where nutrients from the active ingredients will be absorbed. 

It is a good habit to incorporate a gentle scrub into your cleansing routine. A daily gentle scrub will reduce the likelihood of clogged skin. We recommend going a scrub nightly – this will be suitable for all skintypes. You should always take your time to do a scrub to soften and slough off dead skin cells and dirt. 

For a clean removal, we recommend using a facial sponge  as it helps to take off stubborn debris. 

As dead skin cells accumulate over 21 days (3 weeks), it is best to re-visit the salon for treatment every 3 to 4 weeks from your last visit. 

Proper cleansing is always the first step to skin care you should do thoroughly before skin care can be well absorbed. 

Basic skin care should consist of 3 basic steps: 

1. Toner/lotion to balance the skin’s pH after cleansing. 

2. Serum 

3. Moisturiser

Recommended products for your daily skincare would be: 

1. Eye cream 

2. Sunblock 

3. Treatment based products for spot conditions such as pimples, pigmentation, and scars.

Acne prone and congested skin would be suitable for purifying and hydrating treatments to calm and detoxify the skin. Keeping your skin clean is one of the key steps in any skin care regime to prevent further inflammation caused by bacteria. Explore the links below for more options on suitable treatments and products available at Carragheen.

Click here for our list of recommended products for congested skin.

Click here for our list of recommended treatments for congested skin.

The cause of skin sensitivity is often due to a lack of hydration. While many might have the misconception of shying away from treatments due to sensitive skin, we recommend hydrating treatments instead! Sensitive and dehydrated skin types are advised to go for treatments and products that deeply nourish, hydrate and calm the skin. Explore the links below for more options on suitable treatments and products available at Carragheen.

Click here for our list of recommended products for sensitive and dehydrated skin.

Click here for our list of recommended treatments for sensitive and dehydrated skin.

Skin hornification and poor circulation due to irregular skin care regime causes dull and uneven skin, Regular skin care regime and  using the correct products is the key to maintaining skin radiance. Good exfoliation and regenerating products and treatments would help skin revive its radiance and glow.  

Explore the links below for more options on suitable treatments and products available at Carragheen.

Click here for our list of recommended products for Dull and Uneven skin.

Click here for our list of recommended treatments for Dull and Uneven skin.

For mature skin, we recommend more intensively rejuvenating treatments to lift and tighten underlying facial muscles. While achieving a sharper facial contour, our treatments and products also helps revive your skin’s natural youthful glow. Explore the links below for more options on suitable treatments and products available at Carragheen.

Click here for our list of recommended products for mature skin.

Click here for our list of recommended treatments for mature skin.

First thing that most would turn to is whitening series to target pigmentation caused by scar marks. Regular peel is an essential routine in skin care at home. But we should always take note on not settling with only peel products but also safe products that will not be too harsh to the skin. Harsh products over a long term would result to further pigmentation due to skin lack of immunity and made skin more vulnerable to sun exposure. 

Explore the links below for more options on suitable treatments and products available at Carragheen.

Click here for our list of recommended products for skin with Pigmentation.

Click here for our list of recommended treatments for skin with Pigmentation.