Water Lock

Can I use Water Lock with other serums like niacinamide, vitamin C, or retinol?

Yes! To maximize the efficacy of the active ingredients in your serums, apply serum first, ideally to damp or saturated skin. Let your serum sink in completely before following with Water Lock. If your skin is dehydrated, take a break from serums for

How do I use Water Lock with sunscreen? What goes on first?

Sunscreen should always be your final skincare step. If using Water Lock in the daytime, apply a small amount and let it sink in completely before applying your sunscreen.

I already use the Enzyme-Active Retinol Serum. If I’m supposed to use Water Lock on damp skin, how can I combine it with the Retinol Serum?

Applying Water Lock directly to cleansed, damp skin is an emergency remedy for dehydration and isn’t necessary when your skin is in good shape. For maximum retinal efficacy, apply Retinol Serum to damp or saturated skin. This should be sufficient for

Can I use both Water Lock and the Hydration Cream? If so, how?

For most clients, we recommend using the Hydration Cream in the daytime for balanced hydration and antioxidant protection, and Water Lock at night to seal in your evening serums or to reverse dehydration.

What’s the difference between Water Lock and the Niacinamide & Hyaluronic Acid Hydration Cream?

Water Lock is a powerful occlusive that serves as an emergency solution for dehydration or to create a seal over active ingredients. It’s mild and non-greasy yet extremely moisturizing, to suit all skin types. By comparison, the Niacinamide & Hyaluro

What are the skin benefits of Dimethicone?

While dimethicone may not be a sexy skin renewing active like some of our favorite heavy-hitters (namely retinol, vitamin C, and AHA), it still offers some profound benefits that make it incredibly useful in formulas like Water Lock. Read the full bl

Can I use Water Lock with prescription retinol, and if so, how?

Yes, Water Lock can be used with topical treatments like tretinoin (commonly sold as Retin-A). There are a few ways to use both in one routine, depending on skin goals and skin sensitivity:. This is not medical advice. Tretinoin is a prescription med

What is dimethicone and how is it used for in skincare?

Dimethicone is a type of silicone, which is a class of skincare ingredients derived from crystalline silica, one of nature’s most abundant materials. It's a very fluid silicone made up of long chains of silicon and oxygen atoms in a linear formation.

How does dimethicone work?

We’re actually not totally sure. Most professionals believe that dimethicone helps the skin by creating that slightly permeable occlusive barrier. The skin can repair itself better when it’s able to retain moisture. But another theory suggests that d