The Skin Journal
Why your skin does what it does, and what to do about it.
Recent Articles
Kojic Acid Might Be Making Your Dark Spots Worse
Kojic acid is one of the most recommended ingredients for dark spots and hyperpigmentation - but its side effects can actually make pigmentation worse. Here'...
Perimenopause pigmentation
If new pigmentation showed up in your late 30s or 40s seemingly out of nowhere, it's not random - it's your hormones. Perimenopause triggers a cascade of int...
Tranexamic Acid VS the Hyper
Tranexamic acid is showing up everywhere for hyperpigmentation and melasma - but before you go down that route, there are real risks worth understanding. Her...
Hirsutism and hyperpigmentation
If you've noticed shadowy, patchy skin around your chin, upper lip, or jaw, hirsutism could be the reason - not just the hair itself. Each growth cycle trigg...
Fading melasma
Melasma is one of the most stubborn forms of hyperpigmentation - and most people quit too soon because nobody told them what to expect. Here's an honest, wee...
Adult acne leaves darker marks…
Adult hormonal breakouts aren't the same as teenage acne - and that's exactly why your old go-tos stopped working. If you're in your 30s or 40s and the break...
Why your dark spots keep spreading
You've been consistent with your topicals, but the dark spots keep coming back - sometimes darker than before. This isn't failure, it's biology. Here's what'...
A Natural Alternative to Roaccutane (Isotretinoin) for Acne
Roaccutane can come with serious side effects that give many women pause - and rightly so. If you're looking for a gentler, inside-out approach to clearer sk...
Melasma vs Hyperpigmentation: How to Tell the Difference
Melasma and hyperpigmentation can look almost identical, but knowing which one you have starts with understanding the pattern and what set it off. The good n...
