Live Chat with Tata Harper

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Clean skincare brand founder Tata Harper is chatting live this Monday, June 25 to answer all your pressing beauty questions. Visit this thread between 3pm to 4pm PT to ask her anything!

Want to ask a question? Click the 'Reply' button below (not the chat icon on the right)!

[hiithisismolly]

Hi! Is there an all natural ingredient that you think is one to look for over manmade ingredients in terms of anti-aging?

[TataHFounder]

@hiithisismolly So many! There isn’t one, there are thousands. Typically, man-made ingredients are made to replicate the results of natural products in a cheaper, more predictable way. I particularly love neuropeptides like Spanish Lavender, Spilanthes, and Snowflake bulb to smooth wrinkles.

[Anonymous]

Hi Tata! 

What can you recommend to clear up breakouts and keep them away?

[TataHFounder]

@Anonymous Any product from our clarifying line - especially the Clarifying Moisturizer and the Clarifying Mask! We have 4 in the family so check them all out :).

[finalautumn]

Are we able to mix your eye serums/cremes in one application or do you recommend only sticking to one serum at a time (step by step) or just one serum/creme overall? The serums looks great but I want to make sure I am able to make the most of your products without them losing their efficacy or bringing negative reactions to my face for mis-mixing.

[TataHFounder]

@finalautumn 

I love mixing and I mix a lot of products together so I’m able to save time yet still maximize my skincare routine.  I am a maximalist and don’t want to skip ANY steps. So I mix lots of products to get the most to my skin.

This is how I maximize my products.  When it comes to the eye products, you can mix two serums together because they have the same consistency.

[sammybince]

Hi Tata! What is your take on the jade roller craze? Do you think it lives up to the hype? If so, what type of products work best with it? Thanks!

[TataHFounder]

@sammybince I love massaging the skin. Stimulating the skin is great to promote oxygenation which livens the skin. Whether you do this with a roller or your hands, it’s great to massage! I love the jade rollers. I think they work really well with our serums and face oils.

[fashionyflowers]

Hi Tata,

What product would you recommend for someone new to skincare?

[TataHFounder]

It depends on your age group. You should be using a serum and an eye cream, as these are your most important anti aging steps. I recommend the Rejuvenating Serum and the Retonic Nutrient Face Oil.

[vickybee]

Hi Tata!  

I am dying to try something from the brand and have never used any Tata products.  I recently turned 30 and am noticing wrinkles.  What Tata product should I buy first?  

XOXO,

Vicky

[TataHFounder]

I recommend our Rejuvenating Serum and Restorative Eye Creme since Serum & Eye Cream are the most important anti-aging steps.

[nikmerv]

Hi Tata!

I want to get into clean beauty, and have been on the same-ish regimen for 5 years. I'm approaching my mid 30's and have relatively nice skin, but there is always room for improvement! I've got pretty mixed type, but lean more on the dry side. What would you recommend I start with in terms of cleansing and moisturizing?

[TataHFounder]

@nikmerv 

For a cleanser I recommend the Regenerating Cleanser, it’s one of our best selling products and it’s important to exfoliate as we’re aging so your skin is glowy and it will absorb the rest of your products better. Glowy skin looks good at any age. Glowing skin is healthy skin!

For moisturizer I suggest the Repairative Moisturizer, it’s lightweight and has 29 active ingredients to deeply hydrate.

[vivibcn]

Hi @TataHFounder, so exciting to have you here!! I wanted to see if you could recommend a skincare routine for dry skin with serious hormonal acne. Thanks a million!

[TataHFounder]

@vivibcn 

The Clarifying Moisturizer and  the Retinoic Nutrient Face Oil!

Our adult acne formula won’t dry you out more like other brands can. It concentrates on nourishing the skin to clear skin. For healing, the Retinoic Nutrient Oil focuses on healing skin for vibrant, clear skin.

[vivibcn]

Thank you so much, I'll check them out!

[KLOlive]

Hello. What type of moisturizer would you recommend for a 30 something who still has very oily acne prone skin but is now also seeing fine lines?

[TataHFounder]

@KLOlive 

The Clarifying Moisturizer for sure. We formulated this specifically for adult acne, so it’s not drying like the products we used in our teens. This one’s soothing and hydrating so it doesn’t cause dry, scaly skin.

[fatimamummy]

Hi Tata, welcome to BIC. I have a few questions about the use of skincare products. 1: What steps should be there in a well balanced skin care routine? 2: What are your thoughts about using more than one serum at the same time? 3: How often should we mask and exfoliate? Thanks!

[TataHFounder]

@fatimamummy

1. I think you should be cleansing, and using essences to help products penetrate and hydrate the skin. Your two most important anti aging steps are serum and moisturizer and masking 2x a week. Always put face oil last, and know oil is optional. Oil penetrates everything, but not everything penetrates oil.
2. I love using multiple serums. I’m all about layering and mixing, and currently a using rejuvenating and resurfacing, which I love.
3. Daily exfoliation! I’m a big believer you need to get rid of accumulated dead skin. Mask about 2x a week.