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Even if you're used to strong retinoids, take the first two weeks slowly.
A skin fast simply means a short break from every active ingredient: retinoids, acids and strong botanicals alike.
Sensitive skin never needs to increase frequency; a couple of nights a week is enough. Listen to your skin's signals and adjust. This is a one-and-done formula: used regularly, you may not need other actives alongside it.
Pause the serum and apply a spot cream on breakouts. We advise against stripping spot creams containing salicylic acid.
Getting a dermatological treatment? Pause Ocean of Milk for a few days before and after. Check with your dermatologist on the exact number of days you need.
Pregnant and lactating women must not use Ocean of Milk. Retinoids are not advised during this time.
If you have severe rosacea, severe cystic or nodular acne, or a history of melasma, please check with your dermatologist before investing in us.
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A ritual, not a rush.
Not for pregnancy or breastfeeding. Severe rosacea, cystic acne or melasma history? Check with your dermatologist first.
Start with one night a week. Increase by a day each week.
Patch test first, and watch how your skin responds over 48 hours.
Very sensitive skin should buffer with a hydrating essence and moisturiser.
Skip other actives and heavy botanical serums during this window. Even if you're used to strong retinoids, take the first two weeks slowly.
If you've been using heavy actives, pause them all for a few days before you begin.
This lets your skin reset, so Ocean of Milk can work as intended from the start.
Sensitive skin never needs to increase frequency. A couple of nights a week is enough.
Listen to your skin's signals, and adjust frequency accordingly.
Used regularly, you may not need other actives alongside it.
Pause the serum and apply a spot cream on breakouts.
We advise against stripping spot creams containing salicylic acid.
Getting a dermatological treatment? Pause Ocean of Milk for a few days before and after.
Check with your dermatologist on the exact number of days you need.
Retinoids increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun.
Skipping sunscreen while using actives is one of the most common causes of new or worsened pigmentation.
It is a privilege to serve your skin.
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