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 Site Owner · 4 min read
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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.
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 Site Owner · 4 min read
The common reasons a moisturizer burns or stings, how to tell irritation from allergy, and what to do before you try another product.
By Site Owner · 3 min read
What to do in the days after a pimple or flare-up so the skin heals cleanly, with fewer marks and less irritation.
By Site Owner · 3 min read
What ceramides are, why the skin needs them, who benefits most from ceramide products and how to fit them into a routine.
By Site Owner · 3 min read
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 Site Owner · 3 min read