The Skincare Journal

Barrier Support 101: How to Strengthen and Rebuild Your Skin

Tightness, redness, and breakouts may be signs your skin barrier is compromised. This post explains how to strengthen and heal your barrier with barrier-supportive ingredients like jojoba oil, niac...

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Skincare Routines

Sweat-Proof Skincare: How to Keep Your Routine Working in Hot, Humid Weather

Humidity and heat can throw your skin out of balance fast. This guide shows you how to keep your routine working with lightweight, sweat-proof products that support your barrier- not strip it.

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Skincare Routines

How to Layer Your Skincare: A Step-by-Step Guide for Every Skin Type

Not sure if you're applying your skincare in the right order? This guide breaks down how to layer cleansers, serums, moisturizers, oils, and masks for maximum results- whether your skin is dry, oil...

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Skincare Routines

How to Build a Routine for Sensitive or Reactive Skin

Sensitive skin needs extra care- but that doesn’t mean skipping results. This post breaks down how to build a routine that calms, strengthens, and supports your skin barrier using gentle, science-b...

Skincare Routines

Safe Skincare During Pregnancy: What to Use, What to Avoid

Pregnancy can bring big changes to your skin- and your skincare routine. In this guide, we break down the ingredients commonly flagged as unsafe during pregnancy, and spotlight safe, science-backed...