The Skin Journal
Why your skin does what it does, and what to do about it.
4 ways to fade body pigmentation
Body pigmentation is one of those things that topicals alone rarely fix. Here are 4 simple, often-overlooked changes - from what you wear to how you hydrate - that can make a real difference to dar...
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5 things no one tells you about dark eye circles
If you've slept nine hours and still woken up to dark, shadowy under-eyes, there's a reason - and it's not what most people think. The skin under your eye is...
Why breakouts return even when you're doing everything right!
You're washing your face, using the right products, watching what you eat - and yet the breakouts keep coming back. The truth is, most breakouts don't start ...
Dark neck? - Why you should stop rubbing creams on it
If you've been applying creams to a dark neck and seeing little change, there's a reason - and it's not you. The darkening is happening beneath the surface, ...
Why do dark marks stay?
That mark left behind after a spot heals? It's not your fault, and it's not your skincare failing you. The overproduction of melanin happens beneath the surf...
5 things a damaged barrier does to your skin tone
If your skin tone never quite evens out no matter what you try, your barrier might be the missing piece of the puzzle. Here are five ways a damaged barrier k...
Stop microneedling - It makes melasma worse, not better
If you've been told microneedling can clear your melasma, there's something important you should know first. The micro-injuries it creates can actually trigg...
Sugar feeds acne and it's making the scars darker too
If you've ever noticed your skin flares after eating sugary foods, it's not your imagination. Sugar triggers breakouts, fuels inflammation, and slows the ski...
Do collagen supplements actually work?
Someone online claimed collagen supplements are a scam that never reach your skin. So I dug into the science - and the evidence tells a very different story....
