My last post was about managing eye irritation, such as a rash around the eyes. Today’s post continues this topic with a focus on how to choose products for irritated eyes – not just what to use, but more importantly, what to avoid.
When the eye area is irritated, the wrong products can […]
Few things to know about fragrance in skincare.
Fragrance is a vague ingredient – it can be anything. It is actually a *mixture* that may have natural oils, synthetic chemicals, antioxidants, solvents, and solubilizers. Manufacturers don’t have to tell you what’s in it. They can just say “Fragrance” at the end […]
Here are two of my winter essentials for skin: Dermalogica’s Skin Hydrating Booster and Barrier Repair.
Skin Hydrating Booster is turbo-charged Hyaluronic Acid. Very concentrated. One drop is all I need for my face. I add a drop […]
Irritated skin is no fun. Do you know what to do if something bad happens to your skin?
One reader asked me for advice on what to do when “exfoliation has gone wrong.” Exfoliation is a common cause of irritation. The wrong exfoliants or techniques can create great discomfort. Hopefully, this has never happened to you.
But […]
Who says you need to have sensitive skin to use sensitive skincare? Sensitive skincare products are great for anyone.
They always have two types of ingredients that are very helpful for skin:
1) anti-inflammatory & soothing ingredients
2) barrier repair ingredients (these are identical to the chemicals found in […]
Who is this humble-looking root on the photo? It doesn’t look all that special, but in skin care, it is!
This is licorice, otherwise known as Glycyrrhiza glabra (its Latin botanical name), which is the most common species used […]
It’s that dreaded time of year for me. HAY FEVER. For about 3 weeks every year, I am positively miserable. Non-stop sneezing and itchy eyes (even with meds).
My nose turns red and the skin around my nose becomes dry and irritated (from blowing it so […]
How many of you have heard of Sea Whip? It’s a little known ingredient but a fantastic ingredient for skin care, one of my favorites.
Sea Whip is also called Gorgonian Coral (Pseudopterogorgia elisabethae), a marine plant found in very salty water.
What makes it special? It is a […]
Yesterday, I discussed strategies for treating sensitive skin. The most important thing is to maintain a strong barrier. A strong barrier protects skin from irritation.
Managing sensitive skin is an ongoing process. The first step is […]
If you have sensitive skin, you need to know two words:
BARRIER FUNCTION
No matter how boring these words might sound, they are super important.
The #1 most important thing for sensitive skin is a STRONG BARRIER.
I have mentioned barrier function often on this blog. It is […]