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

Oily Skin and Dark Spots
They share the same internal trigger.Let's talk about a skin concern that so many of us deal with, and how it quietly impacts other parts of how your skin lo...

Post-Pill Skin
Why your body is freaking out and what it actually needs right now. You didn't have acne in high school. Then all of a sudden in your 20s or 30s, you ditch t...

Dark Spots and Your Gut
The discoloration might not be a skin problem at all. Your dark spots might be coming from your gut. I know that sounds strange. But stay with me… When our g...

Dark Upper Lip That Just Won't Fade?
The melasma moustache is not what you think. It isn't dirt, it isn't hair, and it's not because you didn't exfoliate enough. Melasma happens when your pi...

Underarm darkness is not a surface stain
Here's why darkness keeps returning Underarm darkness and discoloration is super frustrating. We can try different topical treatments, but they never really ...

Why do they smell?
Here's the stinkin' truth So maybe you have your products, and you decided to have a smell of the inside of the bottle. You may have noticed they have a slig...

You've been treating post-acne marks wrong
They get worse with aggressive treatments I know that sounds bold, but hear me out. Your skin already knows how to heal after acne. What it needs is the righ...

Beta-Carotene vs Accutane: What’s the Difference?
Not all vitamin A is the same. Discover how beta-carotene differs from Accutane, and why plant-based vitamin A supports healthy skin more gently over time.

The Link Between Circulation and Dark Spots
Dark spots often linger where circulation is slower. Discover how supporting microcirculation can help fade hyperpigmentation more evenly over time.