Before you start using Hustle, we request you to have some patience and follow the instructions carefully and we promise you a wonderful journey with Hustle!
Trying a new product can be exciting but it’s very important to incorporate it CORRECTLY and SLOWLY into your routine to avoid a skin reaction and get the best results for your skin.
Hustle comes in airless pump packaging to ensure that (1) the formulation remains potent till the last drop, and (2) the bottle is extremely lightweight and travel friendly. But it’s important that the bottle is used correctly to have a seamless experience, so keep the following best practices in mind when using Hustle:
Start by patch testing Hustle by applying a small quantity (½ a pump) on the jawline or the skin in front of the ear twice on the first day (morning & night). If there is no adverse reaction in the next 24 hours, then you’re good to go!
For the next 4-5 days, you can use 1-2 pumps of Hustle post-cleansing in your PM routine. We recommend dispensing the serum by pumping it directly on your skin and spreading it evenly all over your face and neck. It can be used on a slightly damp or a dry face. Make sure you don’t rub the serum too much between your palms or on your face, gently swipe and pat for absorption.
If your skin has taken well to using Hustle in the PM routine, you can start including it as the second step (after cleanser) in your usual AM as well.
Hustle has been formulated with over 11 active ingredients to give your skin a 360-degree treatment in just 1 step. While the formulation is extremely gentle and soothing, we recommend using Hustle in a very minimal routine in the beginning to see how it works for your skin. We suggest this to all our customers to help them gauge Hustle’s efficacy best, and because Hustle is so high on actives, you really don't need too many other products in your routine.
If you want to layer other actives with Hustle, then please be mindful that some actives work very well with Hustle and some actives are advised against layering with Hustle. Here are some handy layering tips:
Hustle already contains 3 derivatives of Vitamin C. A very high concentration of Vitamin C may not be tolerated well by your skin, so we do not recommend layering Vitamin C with Hustle
Hustle already contains 5% Niacinamide. If you combine Hustle with another Niacinamide product make sure that the overall percentage does not exceed 10%, or it might result in skin flushing & irritation.
Hustle already contains a small % of botanical oils, therefore additional oils may not always layer well with Hustle. While some can tolerate this combination, many can't! So when in doubt, always patch test and proceed.
Hustle contains barrier-fortifying ingredients like Niacinamide (5%) & Birch Sap Juice (60%). This combined with other skin-nourishing ingredients in Hustle such as Panthenol, Squalane, & Ferment Extracts, really help minimise any skin irritation/ dryness you may experience with Retinol.
Exfoliating acids bring down the pH of your skin to 3.5 or under, following up with Hustle works out great because Hustle will help rebalance your skin pH back to its natural state.
Azelaic Acid performs like a mild exfoliant (AHAs) and is also a powerful antioxidant. Usually formulated at a pH of 5+-, this works well with Hustle. Some people who use prescription Azelaic Acid find it hard to tolerate this above 10% concentrations, as there might be mild irritation induced. Hustle takes care of that and combats this irritation, and also helps it perform better by maximising its antioxidant properties.
Grab a kitchen weighing scale.
Place Hustle bottle on the scale with the cap on.
If it weighs less than 35 grams, then it's time to order your next bottle as you may run out in about 2 weeks time!
