I cleanse my face thoroughly, steam it, put freshly-made packs, use RevSkin Cream and give it a good gentle massage,” she shares. When it comes to skincare, it is almost like it runs parallel with self-care. And when we say that, we mean besides having a physical effect, it has some calming emotional effects, too. That brand you’d see in malls once upon a time with huge black tubs full of luscious creams & scrubs and beautifully textured soaps that you’d almost want to eat? Mervyn Patterson, a cosmetic doctor at Woodford Medical, told Business Insider that it is also important for your skin to be in the right condition when applying actives like Retinol.