SKINIQUE JOURNAL
Helpful articles
Tips on caring for your skin between visits, preparing for a treatment and choosing what suits you.
Seasons
Winter skincare in Finland: protecting your skin from frost and dry indoor air
Why does skin feel tight and flaky in winter, and what should you change in your routine? Practical advice for frosty days, the sauna and dry indoor air, and when a facial can help.
Before a treatment
How to prepare for a facial treatment: a checklist
What to do weeks, days and hours before a peel, microneedling or a device treatment – and how to care for your skin afterwards.
Skin concerns
Acne marks and scars: what helps and when to see a doctor
After acne, the skin can be left with red or brown marks and with dents. Here is how to tell them apart and which treatment suits each.
Brows and lashes
Beautiful brows: home care and the right studio treatment
What to do for your brows at home, what to do about over-plucked brows, and how to choose between shaping, tinting and lamination.
Life stages
Skin care and facials during pregnancy: what is fine and what can wait
Which cosmetology treatments work during pregnancy, which wait until after the birth, and why to mention your pregnancy when you book.
Dermalux
LED light therapy for the face: how Dermalux works and what it can do for your skin
LED light therapy is one of the gentlest ways to support the skin. We explain in plain words how red, blue and near-infrared light work, who it suits and what results to expect.
LYCON
Why LYCON? How a good wax makes waxing more comfortable
Not all waxes are equal. Here is how LYCON hot wax differs from ordinary wax and sugaring, and why Skinique waxes only with LYCON.
GIGI
GIGI facials: choosing the right treatment for your skin, not your age
Skinique mainly uses the Israeli professional brand GIGI Laboratories. We explain what the lines do, how they differ and how to find the GIGI facial that suits your skin.
Microneedling
Microneedling: how it works, how it feels and how the skin recovers
Microneedling is one of the most effective ways to improve skin texture. We explain clearly what happens in the treatment, who it suits, how the skin recovers day by day and how many treatments you need.
RF care
RF and skin firmness: what radiofrequency does and what to expect
RF (radiofrequency) is a popular way to firm the skin without needles. We explain how heat affects collagen, who it suits, how many sessions you need and how it works for face and body.
Cleansing
Which facial cleanse is right for you? Hydrapeel, ultrasonic, manual or peel
There are many kinds of cleansing facials and they suit different skin. We compare them clearly: what each does, who it suits, how it feels and what it costs.
Teen skin
Skincare for teens: a simple routine that works
Teenage skin doesn't need ten products. Here's a clear guide for teens and parents: what to do in the morning and evening, what to leave out and when a cosmetologist or doctor can help.
Skin care
Breakouts in adulthood: why spots come back and how to care for your skin
Adult breakouts are more common than people think, and they differ from teenage acne. We explain the causes, how to care for skin without irritating it and when to see a doctor.
Mature skin
Mature skin without age labels: which treatments truly support your skin over the years
Hydration, firming, renewal – or all of them? We compare treatments for mature skin clearly: what each does, who it suits and how to build a sensible plan.
Studio
Your first visit to a cosmetologist: how it goes and how to prepare
A first facial or cosmetologist visit can feel nerve-wracking. Here's what happens, how to choose the right treatment and what to mention in advance.
Dermalux
LED and breakouts: how blue light can support blemish-prone skin
Blue LED light is a popular aid for blemish-prone skin. We explain what it's based on, how to combine it with cleansing and home care, and when to see a doctor.
LYCON
Your first Brazilian wax: what to expect and how to prepare
Nervous about your first Brazilian? Here is an honest guide to how it feels, how long the hair should be, what happens during the visit and how to care for your skin afterwards.
GIGI
Blemish-prone skin: why stronger isn't better
Oily, spot-prone skin doesn't need drying products – it needs balance. Here's how the GIGI Clear Skin Control facial and the right home routine help the skin calm down.
Teen skin
A child's skin isn't small adult skin: skincare for 5–12-year-olds
Many children now want their own skincare routine. Here's what a child's skin really needs, which products to avoid and when skin symptoms are for a doctor.
Cosmetologist answers
10 questions worth asking your cosmetologist
A good cosmetologist visit is a conversation, not just a treatment. These questions help you get more out of your visit and choose treatments that really suit your skin.
Dermalux
LED as an add-on: when to combine Dermalux with a facial
15 minutes of LED can make a good facial even better – but not always. Here's which treatments LED works best with, and why.
LYCON
Leg waxing: full legs or by area – and how to make it last longer
Lower legs, thighs or full legs? We compare the options and prices, explain how long results last and how to get the most out of leg waxing.
GIGI
Dry skin or dehydrated skin? How to tell the difference and treat it right
Does your skin feel tight even though your T-zone shines? Skin can be oily and dehydrated at the same time. We explain the difference, why Finnish winters dry the skin and how to treat it at home and in the studio.
Dermalux
Your first Dermalux session: how LED light therapy goes, step by step
What actually happens during LED light therapy? We walk through your first Dermalux visit from start to finish: preparation, sensations, aftercare and planning a series.
LYCON
Before and after waxing: keep your skin smooth and free of ingrown hairs
Half of a great waxing result happens at home. Here are clear guidelines on what to do before waxing, what to avoid afterwards and how to prevent ingrown hairs.
GIGI
Anti-age facial: what GIGI Age Reverse does and who it suits
Mature skin needs hydration, elasticity and protection – not fear. Here's how GIGI New Age G4 and RF lifting work together and what results to realistically expect.
GIGI
Vitamin C for the skin: what it does and what to expect from a vitamin C facial
Vitamin C is one of skincare's best-studied ingredients. We explain how it works, why it suits the dark Finnish months and what to realistically expect from the GIGI Glow Vitamin C facial.
Guides and comparisons
The eye area: puffiness, dark circles and dry skin – what helps?
The skin around the eyes is the thinnest on the face, and tiredness shows there first. What causes puffiness and dark circles, and what can help.
Guides and comparisons
Peel or microneedling: which suits your skin?
A chemical peel works on the skin's surface, microneedling on its structure. How the treatments differ, who each one suits and how the skin recovers.
Guides and comparisons
Ageing skin: what home care can do and when you need a clinic
Home care is the foundation of healthy skin, but it cannot do everything. What creams can do, what clinic treatments add and how the two work together.
Guides and comparisons
Brow lamination and lash lift: what they are and which suits you
Lamination sets the brows, a lash lift curls the lashes and tinting adds colour. How the treatments differ, how they are done and what they cost.
Guides and comparisons
Waxing or laser: which suits you?
Waxing and laser hair removal work differently and suit different people. We compare them honestly and explain when wax is the better choice.
Microneedling
BioRePeel C13 and microneedling: effective renewal without long downtime
How does the biphasic BioRePeel C13 peel work on its own and combined with microneedling? A clear guide to results, recovery, pricing and who it suits.
Dermalux
Couperose, rosacea and the Finnish sauna: how to calm redness-prone skin safely
Why do your cheeks flush after the sauna or winter frost? A clear guide to couperose vs. rosacea, sauna protection tips and soothing studio treatments.
Dermalux
At-home LED mask vs. studio Dermalux Tri-Wave: what clinical science says about light therapy power
At-home LED face masks have become one of the most talked-about skincare gadgets of recent years. Here is an honest look at home masks versus clinical systems based on optical physics and dermatology research.
GIGI
Needle-free carboxytherapy and the Bohr effect: how a carbon dioxide mask wakes up tired skin
Does your skin look grey, dull and slightly puffy after a long Finnish winter, a stressful work stretch or too little sleep? Needle-free carboxytherapy restores a fresh, rested glow without injections or downtime. Here is the science behind how it works and when to pair it with deep cleansing and LED light therapy.
Life stages
Menopause and skin collagen: how to support your skin through perimenopause and beyond
Many women in their forties and fifties notice a sudden shift: their trusted moisturiser no longer feels rich enough, the skin feels thinner and facial contours soften over just a few years. This is driven not simply by chronological age, but by changing estrogen levels. Here is what happens inside the skin during perimenopause and menopause – and how non-invasive treatments can support firmness and hydration.
Guides and comparisons
Damaged skin barrier and over-exfoliation: 5 signs your skin needs a restorative pause
Exfoliating acids, retinol, vitamin C and clarifying toners are powerful skincare tools—but when layered too frequently at home, your skin's natural barrier quickly becomes overwhelmed. Ironically, an over-exfoliated barrier triggers the very problems you were trying to fix: breakouts, redness and tightness. Here is how to spot a compromised skin barrier and nurse it back to health.
Microneedling
Neck and décolleté skincare: why skin thins faster on these areas and what actually helps
Many of us care for our facial skin diligently morning and night, yet stop our routine right at the jawline. As a result, the neck and décolleté (chest) often show sun damage and loss of firmness much earlier than the face. Here is why the skin below your chin is anatomically different, what causes horizontal and vertical lines, and how to strengthen these delicate zones safely at home and in the studio.
