The Skin Journal
Why your skin does what it does, and what to do about it.
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 actually looking for, and how to give it that...
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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....
5 Game-Changing Melasma Tips That Actually Work
If you've spent a fortune on serums, lasers, and peels only to watch your melasma return, you're not alone - and you're not out of options. These five tips g...
Dark spots & large pores - Can you treat both at once?
Dark spots and large pores feel like two totally separate battles - but they share more common ground than you'd think. Learn what's actually driving both co...
5 breakout zones & what each is telling you
Your breakouts aren't random - where they show up on your face and body is your skin trying to communicate something deeper. From hormonal flare-ups along th...
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 ...
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...
