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Dry Skin Under Your Beard? Try These 5 Simple Steps
Many men struggle with dandruff and dry skin under their beards. Follow these tips to keep your skin smooth and healthy all year long....
Jan 9, 2021

How to Revive Dry, Chapped Lips
Do your lips get dry, chapped, and flaky as winter weather moves in? This is a common problem for lots of people, but the good news is...
Nov 19, 2020

Why Is My Skin Dry in the Summer?
We often talk about dry skin in the winter, but dry, itchy skin can be an equally challenging problem in the summer for many people. If...
Aug 30, 2020


The Best Fragrance-Free Moisturizers
Fragrance and preservatives are the most common causes of skin allergy. In order to have an allergy you must: Have been exposed to that...
Jun 17, 2020

What Is the Skin Barrier?
The words “skin barrier” are often used incorrectly. In dermatology, the correct use of the term skin barrier means the skin’s ability to...
May 21, 2020


5 Popular Skincare Myths Busted
The internet is an excellent resource for finding quick information about any number of topics, but it can also be misleading, especially...
May 14, 2020

What’s the Best Moisturizer for Oily Skin?
Oily skin types are generally characterized by excess sebum, or oil, production that may even leave the skin shiny. Common concerns for...
Mar 25, 2020

How to Protect Your Hands from Frequent Washing
In light of the recent COVID-19 outbreak, everyone has been asked to do their part by washing their hands frequently and for at least 20...
Mar 14, 2020

What Is Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF)?
Your skin has the amazing ability to regulate how much it moisturizes itself, based on the environment in which you live. It does this by...
Dec 8, 2019

How Does Alcohol Affect Your Skin?
With the holiday season comes lots of sweet treats and festive cocktails. However, indulging in more drinks than you normally would at...
Nov 21, 2019

Diet, Stress, and Allergens: How Environmental Factors Affect Eczema
Atopic dermatitis, or eczema, affects over 31 million people in the United States. For those affected, treating eczema requires a...
Nov 6, 2019

Vegans and Eczema: Is There a Link?
Vegan and vegetarian diets have become increasingly popular in recent years. While they can come along with a plethora of health...
Mar 14, 2019

What Are Occlusives?
Occlusives are a type of moisturizing agent that work by forming a protective coating on the surface of your skin. They are usually oily...
Dec 27, 2018

What Is Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL)?
Proper hydration is crucial for healthy skin. As the name suggests, transepidermal water loss (TEWL) refers to the evaporation of water...
Dec 19, 2018

Best Moisturizer for DSNW Baumann Skin Type®
Baumann Skin Type DSNW® is one of the more challenging skin types, since it has several different characteristics that need to be...
Dec 2, 2018

What Are Emollients?
Emollients are commonly used ingredients in cosmetic products to help make your skin soft and smooth. They are usually lipids (fats),...
Nov 25, 2018

Does the Moisturizer You Use Matter?
Yes! Your moisturizer can dramatically affect the efficacy and side effects of the other products in your regimen. Plus, if you struggle...
Nov 8, 2018

Why Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/ Arachamide Mea—Also Known as MLE Technology—Is the Best Barrier Repair Ingredient
Our skin contains a built-in barrier system that serves two main purposes: 1) to hold in water and 2) to keep irritants, allergens, and...
Oct 29, 2018

What Triggers Skin Inflammation?
Inflammation is a complex mechanism that naturally happens throughout our bodies as a response to pain, trauma, or injury. However,...
Sep 16, 2018


Body Washes Are a Common Cause of Skin Allergy
There has been a recent push towards making more eco-friendly decisions when purchasing any number of products–from foods to paper...
Sep 10, 2017
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