Skin Concern
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Cream vs Lotion vs Ointment
Three products. All called "moisturizers". All sitting next to each other on the shelf. And yet they all feel so different. The difference really comes down to oil-to-water ratio. That...
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Can You Over Moisturize Your Skin?
Okay, so you've been doing the right thing. Cleansing. Moisturizing. Maybe even wearing SPF without anyone nagging you. But now your skin is acting like that was somehow the wrong...
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Products to Avoid if you have Sensitive Skin
You've felt it. That sting when you put on a new moisturizer and something is immediately, obviously wrong. If that sounds familiar (whether it's a cleanser, a sunscreen, even a...
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How to tell if your Skin Barrier is Damaged
If you're here, your skin probably feels bad. Not "I skipped moisturizer once" bad. More like... tight. Stingy. Reactive to everything. Like it woke up one morning and decided to...
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Why Is My Skin Still Dry After moisturizing?
You've applied your moisturizer. You've given it time to sink in. And twenty minutes later your face feels like you skipped the whole step entirely. Then comes a valid question:...
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Does Hyaluronic Acid Help Eczema?
Is Hyaluronic Acid Beneficial for Eczema-Prone Skin? As a humectant, hyaluronic acid’s whole job is drawing water into the skin and holding it there. When you have eczema-prone skin, that...
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The Do's & Don'ts of Skin Hydration
If you have a patch that’s dry, but also red and itchy, is it just winter skin? Or is it eczema? These two conditions can look similar. But they behave...
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How to Cleanse Your Dry Skin
Cleansing dry skin demands a different approach. The wrong formula, or even the wrong water temperature, can make dryness, flaking, and irritation worse. The goal with cleansers for dry skin...
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Ultra Repair Cream vs Typical Eczema Creams
“Eczema cream” is a pretty broad umbrella. Some eczema creams are prescription treatments designed to fight inflammation during a flare, and they come with real usage restrictions. Others are OTC...
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Why Does Eczema Flare Up with Stress?
If you’ve ever noticed that your eczema gets worse during a difficult week, you’re not making it up. Stress and eczema are close companions. Once the pressure kicks in, our...
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What is TEWL and how can you prevent it?
Trans-epidermal water loss, or TEWL, is a natural process where water is transported through the deeper parts of the skin, the dermis, through to the epidermis, and then evaporates out...
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How to Hydrate Skin Overnight
Have you gotten up this morning to find your skin tight with no lustre? Let’s change that. Real overnight hydration comes from one thing: hydrating layers that lock moisture in....