Skin Purging vs Irritation: Signs to Look For
How to tell a short adjustment phase after starting an active product from irritation or a reaction, and what to do in each case.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
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Posts tagged "Patch Testing"
A patch test is a small trial of a product on a small area of skin before you use it more widely. The articles under this tag explain how to do one for skincare, for hair dye and for hair removal cream, how long to wait, and what redness, itching or swelling means. A home patch test reduces the risk of a bad reaction. It does not replace allergy testing by a dermatologist.
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Hair Dye Patch Test: How to Follow Product Instructions
Why the allergy test before hair dye matters, how to do it as the leaflet directs, what a reaction looks like and what to do.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
How to Add New Products to Your Skincare Routine
A safe way to introduce a new product: patch test, add one at a time, start slowly and know the signs that tell you to stop.
By Sunil Dutt · 3 min read
Hair Removal Cream: Patch Testing and How to Use It
How depilatory creams dissolve hair, why a patch test and exact timing matter, and how to use them step by step without burning the skin.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
Sensitive Scalp Care: Tips for a Gentle Routine
What a sensitive scalp feels like, the triggers to look for, and a gentle washing and styling routine that reduces stinging and itching.
By Sunil Dutt · 3 min read
Skincare Routine for Sensitive Skin
A short, gentle routine for skin that stings or turns red easily, with ingredients to avoid and a safe way to test new products.
By Sunil Dutt · 3 min read