Why Does Moisturizer Sting? Causes and Next Steps
The common reasons a moisturizer burns or stings, how to tell irritation from allergy, and what to do before you try another product.
By Sunil Dutt · 3 min read
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Posts tagged "Skin Barrier"
The skin barrier is the outer layer that keeps water in and irritants out. When it is weakened, by harsh cleansing, too many active products or cold weather, skin stings, flakes and reacts. These articles explain how the barrier works, how to recognize the signs of damage, and how to help it recover: do less, cleanse gently, and use moisturizers with ceramides and other barrier lipids.
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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
How to Care for Skin After a Breakout
What to do in the days after a pimple or flare-up so the skin heals cleanly, with fewer marks and less irritation.
By Sunil Dutt · 3 min read
Ceramides for Skin: Benefits and How to Use Them
What ceramides are, why the skin needs them, who benefits most from ceramide products and how to fit them into a routine.
By Sunil Dutt · 3 min read
Skin Barrier Care: How to Build a Gentle Routine
What the skin barrier is, the signs that it is irritated, the habits that damage it, and a simple routine that lets it recover.
By Sunil Dutt · 3 min read