Testing Skin Products

We understand all skin is different. We encourage you to initially use the products on your hands to test the texture and scent of the products. As there is a suggested application system, if you have purchased the full set or triplets, upon initial use please follow the instructions on the Instruction card.

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Prior to use on the face, particularly if you have sensitive skin, we suggest the following procedure.

• Apply the product to a test spot twice daily for seven to 10 days. Choose a quarter-sized spot on your skin where the product won’t be rubbed or washed away, preferably under the chin or lower part of your face. Use only a few drops as our products spread very well.

• Leave the product on your skin for as long as you would normally. If you’re testing something that you would usually wash off, like the scrub, keep it on your skin for a minute or 2.

• If after seven to 10 days you don’t have a skin reaction, such as red, itchy, or swollen skin, continue using the product as desired.

Foot Care

For dry feet, before bed use Octava sugar scrub followed by the application of Octava Moisturizing Cream. Cover feet with socks. The socks will help protect against moisture loss. Also, drink plenty of water. It may take some time but you should notice less dryness.

Scalp Care

Our scalp is skin. We at Octava sometimes consider skin as a garden. We view our scalp is the earth and our hair as the fruit. In both cases it is very important to tend, enrich and spoil the soil. To add moisture, try massaging a few drops of the serum, a dime sized portion of moisturizing cream, or a drizzle of coconut lavender oil into the scalp.

Hair Care

Sometimes hair needs a little moisture. A little spritz of the coconut lavender oil on the hair (including beards) adds a little moisture, a little glisten, and a pleasant scent.