The Skin Journal
Why your skin does what it does, and what to do about it.
Recent Articles

Why does our skin thin as we age?
Have you ever noticed that your parents or grandparents have very thin and fragile skin? Perhaps it has a really crepey look or maybe they even get a lot of ...

Is melasma the cause of your splotchy skin?
Have you ever looked in the mirror and noticed some soft brown splotches on your face? maybe on the high points of your check? Your forehead? Or even across ...

Vitamins for redness
There are literally thousands of different makeup and skincare products out there targeted at covering up or eliminating redness, but with so many options on...

Can’t find a foundation match?
Have you ever found yourself in a battle of trying a million different foundations in hopes of finding one that is actually a colour match for you and doesn’...

What on earth is sebum?
You may have heard me talk quite a bit about sebum & the bodies’ sebum production in relation to acne & breakouts. If you found yourself wondering “W...

The 411 on Combination Skin
There is so much talk about the skin types and what each skin type needs, and what to avoid. They are all pretty much self-explanatory, except for one, COMBI...
The Invisible Threats Lurking in the Air That Are Damaging Your Skin Daily
Have you ever stopped to think about the dirt and grime that gets on our skin daily just from the air around us? Ever walked down the street, and wandered...

Vitamins can really do that?!
If you have found yourself wandering the aisles of the beauty store searing for a natural solution for your hair & complexion concerns, only to pick up p...

Acne hacks you need to know!
Ok, for all my fellow acne-prone skin people, I have assembled a little list of hacks to help you maintain your skin. These hacks are little lifestyle change...