The Skin Journal
Why your skin does what it does, and what to do about it.
Recent Articles
Exogenous Ochronosis
Have you ever heard the phrase “Exogenous ochronosis” mentioned & wondered what on earth it is? Let me break down this really interesting skin phenomenon...
Salt & Acne? What is the connection?
So you may have heard people discuss salt being something that bloats you, or after having a high sodium meal, your weight will be up for a few days. This ca...
Keloid Scars?
Keloid scars are a funny thing that some of us can be prone to developing (myself included). So I wanted to take a little deep dive into them with you. They...
Skin Purging vs Breakouts: What Purging Is, How Long It Lasts, and When to Stop
Starting something new for your skin and suddenly seeing more breakouts? You're not alone - and it might not mean what you think. Here's how to tell the diff...
Skin Trauma & Wounds?
Have you ever experienced some serious trauma to your skin? Perhaps a very bad sunburn, maybe an actual burn from something like a hot hair tool, perhaps you...
Dark Lines In The Nails?
Have you ever looked down at your nails & noticed some dark lines running through them? It’s not like you dropped something on your nail that would cause...
Hyaluronic acid dries our skin out?
Ever heard someone say that topical hyaluronic acid dries our skin out and wondered if this was truth or fact? This claim is a half-truth and it often gets ...
PIH from Eczema?
Have you ever had eczema? And have you been left with those with those dark spots? That post-inflammatory type of hyperpigmentation from the eczema? Sometim...
Are You Using Too Much Vitamin C?
So, at this stage, vitamin C is a staple in most of our topical skincare routines. You can get a decent quality single ingredient vitamin C Serum in most sto...
