The Skin Journal
Why your skin does what it does, and what to do about it.
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 oxidative stress on the nose bridge, each zone ...
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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...
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....
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 ...
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, ...
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...
