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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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...

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 ...

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...

Hard Water - It's Affecting Your Skin More Than You Think
If your skin has felt harder to manage than your routine deserves, your tap water might be part of the problem. Hard water leaves mineral deposits on your sk...

Hormonal acne breakouts? Why do they keep coming back every month
If your skin tends to flare up like clockwork before your period, you're not imagining it - your hormones are driving the show. Here's why hormonal breakouts...

More than collagen - Firmer, brighter, calmer skin from 1 daily scoop
If you think collagen is just about fine lines, this one's for you. Kallistia's Anti-Aging Collagen Complex packs marine collagen, hyaluronic acid, Vitamin C...

Should you be drying your pimples out?
Spot treatments and pimple-drying hacks might look like they're working - but they're missing the two things that matter most: the dark mark being left behin...

Summer Skin Shifts - Why your skin changes the second summer hits
Summer doesn't just change the weather - it changes your skin, and not always in the ways you'd expect. From heat-driven breakouts in your 30s to melasma fla...