The Skin Journal

Dull Skin: Why It Happens and What Helps

Dull skin usually comes down to a few fixable things: dehydration, a build-up of dead surface cells, uneven tone from sun exposure and tired habits. Work out which one is yours, then change one thi...

Dehydrated Skin: Signs, Causes and What Helps

Dehydrated skin is short on water, not oil, and it can happen on any skin type, including oily. A water-binding serum, a moisturiser to seal it in and fewer harsh steps are what usually help. TL;DR...

How to Choose a Cleanser for Sensitive Skin

The best cleanser for sensitive skin is a mild, low-foam, lightly scented formula that rinses clean and leaves your face comfortable. If your skin feels tight or stings after washing, the cleanser ...

Skin Purging vs Breakout: How to Tell the Difference

Skin purging is the popular name for a short burst of breakouts after you start a new exfoliating or vitamin A product. Spots in your usual trouble areas that clear quickly may be a purge, while bu...

Can I Use Vitamin C, Retinol & Peptides Together? Your Safe Routine Guide

Three of the most effective anti-aging ingredients — vitamin C, retinol, and peptides — can absolutely work together in your routine. The secret is knowing when and how to use each one. Here's a cl...

Skincare Routine for Sensitive Skin: A Simple Step-by-Step

The best skincare routine for sensitive skin is a short one: a gentle cleanser, a moisturiser and, in the morning, a broad-spectrum sunscreen. Add one new product at a time, patch test it first and...

Retinol for Beginners: How to Start, Step by Step

How to start retinol: how often to use it, which form of vitamin A to begin with, what is normal, and what to avoid.

Sebaceous Filaments: What They Are and What Actually Helps

Quick answer: Sebaceous filaments are the tiny, pale threads of oil and dead skin cells lining your pores, mostly on your nose. They are normal. They are not dirt, and they are not blackheads. You...

Salicylic Acid Serum: What It Does and Who It's For

Salicylic acid is the ingredient behind most acne-clearing skincare that actually works, and a salicylic acid serum is one of the most direct ways to use it. Here's what it does, how it's different...

Can Sensitive Skin Use Retinol? What Actually Works

If you have sensitive or barrier-stressed skin, retinol probably feels off-limits. And with good reason: a lot of retinol products are formulated for skin that can tolerate a strong active dose, no...