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The reasoning behind every recommendation Routine makes. Start with the fundamentals if you're new to this.
Concerns
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Fading dark spots and post-acne marks
Different causes need different treatment, and one of them is not pigment at all.
5 min read
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Repairing a damaged skin barrier
The fix is almost entirely subtraction. Here is what to stop, and what to keep.
5 min read
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What actually works for acne
Four ingredients with real evidence, matched to the kind of breakout you have.
6 min read
Fundamentals
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Building your first routine
Three products, done consistently, beat ten done sporadically.
3 min read
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How to read an ingredient list
The order tells you more than the marketing on the front of the bottle.
4 min read
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What order to apply your skincare
Thinnest to thickest, with two exceptions that matter more than the rule itself.
4 min read
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How to introduce a new active without wrecking your skin
Most bad reactions come from starting too fast, not from the wrong product.
5 min read
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Sunscreen: the only guide you need
The best sunscreen is the one you will actually put on every morning. Everything else is detail.
6 min read