Frequently asked questions
What is SkinAtlas?
Your personal skincare map: it decodes ingredients, tracks your products and routines, and ties them to how your skin actually does over time — so you learn what works for your skin, not generic advice.
How do I start?
Search a product (or paste its ingredient list into the Analyzer) to decode it, then save the ones you use. Log your skin in the Journal and keep your Routines current so Insights can find patterns.
What are Insights?
Verdicts drawn from your own journal and routines — for example, “your rating rose after you added X.” They’re correlation from your own data: patterns worth noticing, not proof.
Why does it say “not enough data yet”?
Insights need roughly a week of journal entries before and during using a product before they’ll judge it. Keep logging and they’ll appear.
What should I look out for?
Correlation isn’t causation — especially the ingredient “patterns to watch,” since ingredients overlap across products. Treat them as leads, not verdicts.
Is this medical advice?
No. SkinAtlas is for information and self-tracking only — not medical or dermatological advice. See a professional for any skin concern.
What is Skin observation?
Upload a close-up photo at Analyzer → Skin observation and get a plain-English description of your skin's visible traits — texture, hydration level, congestion, and tone. Every signed-in account gets 2 free observations. Unlimited observations are available on Pro. Results are AI-generated and not a medical assessment.
What is the skin profile?
A short self-reported quiz at Settings → Skin profile covering skin type, top concerns, sensitivity level, and how long you've used your current routine. Your answers personalise the AI copilot's responses. After 30+ days of journal entries, the page also shows pattern insights inferred from your own log data.
Can I share my routine?
Yes. On the Routines page tap 'Share routine' to generate a public link at /r/your-handle. Anyone can view your AM/PM routine, key active ingredients, and your skin type tag without signing in.
How much is free?
Products: unlimited on free. Correlation insights (which products and ingredients are shifting your scores): 3 results free, unlimited on Pro. Skin observation: 2 free photo analyses per account, unlimited on Pro. The AI copilot: 5 questions per day on free, unlimited on Pro.
Do I need an account?
No. You can search products and build a collection right away — it's saved in this browser on this device. Sign in any time to save it permanently and sync across your devices; your existing shelf merges into your account automatically. Note: data saved as a guest lives only in this browser, so clearing your browser data or switching devices will lose it unless you've signed in.
Is there a paid plan?
SkinAtlas is free to use. A Pro tier is in the works — it will unlock unlimited AI Copilot access, deeper ingredient correlation insights, and a PDF export for dermatologist appointments. You'll hear about it here first.