Dry Skin and the Skin Barrier: How to Restore Comfort and Moisture

Dry skin improves most reliably when it is treated gently: short, warm (not hot) washes, a mild fragrance-free cleanser, and a moisturizer applied soon after bathing while the skin is still damp. Dermatologists also note that creams and ointments generally work better than thin lotions for dry skin. The skin barrier, the outermost layer that […]

How to Determine Your Skin Type at Home (and Why It Can Change)

Most people can work out their skin type at home by washing the face with a gentle cleanser, applying nothing, and noticing how it looks and feels over the next few hours. Tightness and flaking point toward dry skin, shine across the whole face points toward oily skin, shine limited to the forehead, nose, and […]