The Skin Journal

Reactivating Your Skin Intelligence
Do we really need day and night creams? Why or why not? On our 2nd episode on BLOOM
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Using All The Acids But Still Breaking Out?
I’m not talking about the basic acids AHA, BHA. I’m talking maximum strength niacinamide, zinc, azelaic acid, benzoyl
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Are you deep-cleaning or over-cleaning?
If getting rid of blackheads, pimples and oiliness are at the top of your skin list, I’m certain
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Through thick & thin III: Why different product textures exist
Recap: Thickeners (or rheology modifiers) give products their thickness. Combining different types and amounts results in products of
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Through thick & thin II: What gives products consistency?
Recap: Product thickness does not reflect effectiveness. What actually contributes to the thickness of a product? They
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Through thick & thin I: Are thicker products better?
Premium skincare products are often portrayed as thick and lavish. These physical characteristics therefore become psychologically associated with
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Getting serious with serums
Serums are misunderstood. They are made out to be high-performance products, must-haves for anyone serious about skin care.
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Focus & Fixes – Dark circles
Matters of the under-eye are complicated. Dark circles is one of them. Causes of dark circles Dark circles
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Sun Protection FAQs
Today we’re answering the most frequently asked questions on sun protection. Which is better – physical sunscreen
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Lip Care FAQs
Is my lip balm making me an addict? Can the dry lip vicious cycle ever be broken? Today
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