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Skincare thoughts from Gari

Notes from a licensed aesthetician to help you understand your skin and build a routine with more confidence.

A serum dropper plus a pump bottle equals a question mark, with the words "Mix or not?"

Skincare ScienceOct 22, 20264 min readUpdated Oct 24, 2026Gari

Can I Use These Together? An Aesthetician's Guide to Mixing Skincare Ingredients

Most of the popular actives can live in one routine. You should know how much to use, when to use it, and whether your skin can handle it.

A giant number 4 crossed out on a dark pink background, with the words "boxes? Nope."

Skin TypesJan 24, 20264 min readGari

Why 4 Skin Types Isn't Enough (And What I Use Instead)

Skin typing systems range from 3 to 16 or more. But the truth is skin is a spectrum, not a rigid box. Here’s a more useful way to define your skin profile.

A woman washing her face at a bathroom mirror, with the words "Skip it all?"

SkinimalismSep 17, 20254 min readUpdated Jan 24, 2026Gari

Should You Stop Using Skincare? What the Caveman Method Gets Right (and Wrong)

Discover if the Caveman Method suits your skin type. Learn how stopping skincare can reset your skin, but know its limits too.

Skin TypesMay 27, 20254 min readUpdated Jun 10, 2025Gari

What Skin Type Do I Have? A Real Guide to Finding Out

Skincare only works when it's built for your skin type. Yet most routines are based on guesswork. Learn how to test your true skin type, and treat it right from the start.

A wobbly tower of skincare jars, pumps and droppers, with the words "Too much?"

Skincare ScienceFeb 13, 20254 min readUpdated Jun 10, 2025Gari

Skincare Routine Mistakes: What Overloading Your Routine Does and How to Avoid It

Skincare at 7 Years Old?! Many skincare routine mistakes come from doing too much too soon. Learn how to avoid irritation, overuse, and restore your skin with a balanced routine and get special advice for young kids.

A woman filling a dropper from an amber serum bottle, with the words "More ≠ better".

Skincare TrendsJan 7, 20253 min readUpdated Jun 10, 2025Gari

Skincare Trends: From Maximalism to Synergy in Formulation

Skincare has evolved from overpacked formulas to science-backed products with fewer, synergistic ingredients. Discover how these shifts are transforming routines for balanced, effective results.