The Skin Journal
Why your skin does what it does, and what to do about it.
Candy breakouts? What sugar actually does to your skin
That post-Halloween breakout isn't just bad luck - sugar and dairy can trigger real changes in sebum production and hormones that show up on your skin. Here's what's actually happening beneath the ...
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5 Melasma Zones & What Each Is Telling You
Melasma doesn't show up randomly - where it appears on your face is your body's way of pointing to a specific trigger. From hormones on the cheeks to oxidati...
Chemical peel burns - Why they darken & how to help them fade
A chemical peel is meant to reveal clearer skin - but for some of us, it leaves behind darker patches than we started with. Here's why that happens, and what...
Post-Inflammatory Erythema - the red acne marks that linger & how to help them fade
Those red marks that stick around long after a pimple has gone? They have a name - Post-Inflammatory Erythema - and they're more common than you think. Here'...
Why is forehead pigmentation so hard to fade?
Forehead pigmentation is up against a lot: constant sun exposure, hormonal triggers, and pigment that often sits deeper than creams can reach. Here's a clear...
Microdosing Accutane is trending on Skintok, but is it safe?
Microdosing Accutane is having a moment on SkinTok, but the side effects are very real - and the access barriers even more so. Here's what your skin is actua...
Does beta-carotene darken melasma?
If you've heard that beta-carotene can darken melasma, you're not alone - but it's a myth worth unpacking. From the 'carrot tan' to the retinoid mix-up, ther...
Freckles vs Hyperpigmentation - Which ones can actually fade?
A lot of what people call freckles actually isn't - and that distinction matters. If you've got spots that don't lighten in winter, or patches that showed up...
SPF doesn’t fix melasma - Your melasma needs more than this 1 layer
If you've been wearing SPF religiously and your melasma still isn't shifting, you're not doing it wrong - you're just missing the other half of the equation....
