Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some of the most commonly asked questions from our customers. Feel free to reach out to us directly at info@givingbeauty.com.
We’ve curated skincare regimens for each skin type and concern to help you find your best product match. Use the drop-down menu in our navigation bar and select your skin type or specific concern. If you have more questions, email us at info@givingbeauty.com, and we will reply within 2 business days.
Yes, you can layer our oils over our serums.
Our Brightening Serum and Eye Serum are formulated as perfect boosters to complement our oils. Simply layer them underneath your oil of choice: Argan Oil, Prickly Pear Seed Oil, or Restorative Oil Serum.
Please note that while our Restorative Serum is called “serum,” it is an oil blend that moisturizes while brightening the skin and is meant to be used as an oil.
Absolutely! Both our Facial Lotion and Face Cream enhance the nourishing benefits of our oils. Both of them contain Shea Butter, sealing in moisture and adding a protective layer to the skin barrier.
All of our products are designed to be gentle on sensitive skin. Acne prone skin benefits from the many anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties of many of the ingredients in our skincare, including argan oil, willow bark, and aspen bark.
We believe that healthy skin is a commitment, not a quick fix. You should begin to see and feel glowing, smooth skin immediately after use, with brightening and firming properties increasing over time as skin cells turnover. If you are switching to our natural products after using traditional products, you may experience a brief “detox” period.
Our products do not contain ingredients that are harmful for use during pregnancy and breastfeeding, however, we always recommend consulting with your doctor before starting any new regimen.
We’ve curated lists of the best product matches for dry, aging, menopausal, and breakout-prone skin. To see our product recommendations, use the drop-down menu in our Shop navigation bar and select your skin concern/type.
All of our products complement each other beautifully, but we recommend applying in the following order:
Cleanser. If double cleansing, use our Oil Cleanser first followed by our Facial Cleanser, Toning Mist, a serum like Serum Brightening Serum or Eye Serum, then an oil of your choice: Restorative Serum, Argan Oil, or Prickly Pear Seed Oil.
For extra moisturization and skin barrier support finish with a moisturizer like our Facial Lotion or Face Cream and finally Eye Cream.
Our products are certified natural and/or organic by Ecocert with full ingredient lists printed on our packaging and our website. Ecocert allows a very small percentage of non-harmful synthetic ingredients to be used as a preservatives to stabilize the product and extend its shelf life. These percentages are listed on our packaging and are always secondary ingredients, ie. preservatives used in other ingredients that cannot currently be sourced as 100% natural.
Our products are scented with essential oils, never artificial fragrance. Our products are reviewed by a third party to validate ingredients, including potential allergens often found in essential oils, which are listed on our packaging and website.
We source our ingredients from around the world, from small family farms and women’s cooperatives wherever possible. Our Argan Oil and Prickly Pear Seed Oils are sourced from a group of women residing in a tiny, remote village high in the Anti-Atlas Mountains of Morocco.
Our products are certified natural and/or organic by Ecocert/COSMOS. We do not use animal byproducts, with the exception of beeswax in our Facial Lotion.
We use all-natural preservatives to maintain the integrity of our products.
Argan Oil is naturally rich in Vitamin E, Omega Fatty Acids 6 and 9 that offer moisturizing and antioxidant-protection benefits. When used on the skin, it helps support a healthy barrier, promote elasticity, and soothe sensitized skin.
At Kahina Giving Beauty, we source 100% organic Argan Oil from the driest area of the High Atlas Mountains to provide the oil in its purest, most nutrient-rich form. This oil is at the heart of our brand and found in most of our products to provide barrier-supportive boost.
We house our products in recyclable Miron Glass. Our Moroccan Beldi Soaps are stored in recyclable PP containers. Our cartons are recyclable.
Our products are certified Cruelty Free by Leaping Bunny.
We believe that sustainability is rooted in creating healthy ecosystems between people and the environment. To this end, we aim to enhance the lives of the women who produce our Argan Oil and Prickly Pear Seed Oils by purchasing using Fair Trade principle ingredients, and giving back to their communities. We source organic ingredients wherever possible to ensure the sustainability of the land for future generations. We use minimal packaging materials, and house our products in recyclable glass and cardboard. We recognize that there is always room to improve, and are actively seeking to reduce plastic use as well as our carbon footprint.
For US domestic orders, we use UPS, with free shipping on orders over $75. For an additional fee, customers can choose 1, 2 or 3 day delivery options.
International order rates are as follows: Canada $20/ UK 14 GBP/ Hong Kong $24/ Singapore $21/ Taiwan $28 using standard international shipping.
We currently ship to the United States, Canada, UK, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore. If you are interested in purchasing our products and live outside of these countries, please contact us. We will direct you to one of our international partners.
If you are not satisfied with our products, you may return your products for a full refund within 30 days of purchase.
Our products ship from our warehouse in Northern California. Products usually ship within one to two business days. Please allow 3 to 7 days for delivery.
We have $50, $100, $150 and $250 gift cards for purchase on our website. We currently do not offer gift wrapping.
We have subscriptions available for our Argan Oil.
You may add a different address than your own to your order. Unfortunately, we are not able to create customized gift cards or messages to include in your order.
We offer various bundles on our website. If you sign up for our loyalty program, we offer points on every purchase, redeemable as credit on our website. Sign up here.