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 other harmful particles out. Many different factors can affect the health and functionality of your skin’s barrier, including genetics, your Baumann Skin Type®, and the environment in which you live. If … Continue reading
Inflammation is a complex mechanism that naturally happens throughout our bodies as a response to pain, trauma, or injury. However, chronic inflammation can lead to a variety of diseases and conditions. Many skin conditions are caused by underlying inflammation, including eczema, rosacea, psoriasis, melasma, skin aging, and acne. While genetics and other factors play a … Continue reading
There has been a recent push towards making more eco-friendly decisions when purchasing any number of products–from foods to paper products to skincare. What many consumers may not know, however, is that not all eco-friendly personal care products are great for their skin, especially many body washes and shampoos that are currently on the shelves … Continue reading
Cleansing your skin is one of the most important steps in any skincare routine, and it can have a significant impact on the overall look and feel of your skin, whether good or bad. If you’re using the wrong kind of cleanser for your skin type, you could be worsening unwanted skin conditions like dryness … Continue reading
DRNT is almost a perfect skin type. Your skin needs a strengthened skin barrier to help skin hold onto water and improve hydration. It is important to maintain good habits to preserve your healthy skin type. If you are like other DRNT patients, you have probably taken your maintenance-free skin for granted over the years, … Continue reading
Dry skin can occur in any climate or temperature. Dry skin types have impaired skin barriers and not enough sebum secretion to compensate for the impairment. Some skin types do well in the heat and humidity, but become dry in colder or less humid environments. All dry skin suffers from the same issue- increased water … Continue reading
The internet is an excellent resource for finding quick information about any number of topics, but it can also be misleading, especially when it comes to the countless skincare myths that are constantly circulating. Here are a few of the most popular of these myths and some skincare tips that you should follow instead. 1. … Continue reading
DSPW skin is one of the most challenging and complex of the Baumann Skin Types® because your skin can be affected by a number of varying factors. Your skin type needs medical advice on skincare® more than any other skin type. Without your doctor’s advice, it is too difficult for you to find the right … Continue reading
If you’ve ever taken a trip to an area with a different climate than you’re used to, like traveling from Florida to Colorado, for example, you’ve probably experienced dry, dehydrated skin. This can cause your complexion to appear dull, flaky, and wrinkled. Read on to find out why this happens and what you can do … Continue reading
While groundbreaking medications and treatment options to better manage eczema continue to surface, dermatologists still need to emphasize basic skincare guidelines for patients to follow on a daily basis. When paired with the right prescription creams, which now may include the new Crisaborole ointment, consistent skincare and lifestyle habits can make all the difference when … Continue reading
