Carbon Laser Facial: What It Is and What to Expect
A carbon laser facial combines a topical carbon lotion with laser energy in a treatment primarily considered for concerns involving oiliness, mild congestion, visible pores […]
AHA, BHA and PHA: Understanding Common Peel Ingredients
AHA, BHA and PHA stand for alpha hydroxy acid, beta hydroxy acid and polyhydroxy acid. All three exfoliate the skin, but they differ in how […]
How to Prepare for a Chemical Peel: Getting Your Skin Ready
Preparing for a chemical peel is mostly about keeping your skin settled rather than starting anything new. In the weeks beforehand, avoid introducing new active […]
How Do Chemical Peels Work? A Beginner’s Guide
Chemical peels work by applying an acid solution that loosens the bonds holding dead cells together at the skin surface, so those cells shed and […]
How to Repair Your Skin Barrier and Support Hydration
Skin doesn’t repair its barrier through a product alone. The skin barrier repairs itself, and a well-chosen routine works by reducing avoidable irritation and giving […]
What Causes Enlarged Pores and What Influences Them
Pores do not open, close or permanently enlarge. What changes is how visible they are, and that is influenced by four things: inherited follicular structure, […]
What Causes Melasma? Triggers and Contributing Factors
Melasma is caused by an interaction between three things rather than any one of them: an inherited tendency towards pigmentation, hormonal sensitivity, and exposure to […]
What Causes Uneven Skin Tone and How It Develops
Uneven skin tone is caused by several different processes rather than one. Increased melanin, reduced melanin, vascular redness and changes in surface texture can each […]
Dry vs Dehydrated Skin: How to Tell the Difference
Dry skin and dehydrated skin are not the same thing. Dry skin is a skin type, meaning the skin produces less natural oil and tends […]
Freckles vs Age Spots vs Sun Spots: How to Tell Them Apart
Freckles, age spots and sun spots are three common terms for two distinct types of pigmentation. Freckles are genetically influenced marks that darken with sun […]


