The Skin First Edit
Welcome to the Skin First blog. Here you’ll find skincare guides, tips, and clear answers to the questions we hear often. We want to help you take care of your skin, for real.
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Blackheads on your face? Don't pop them. Here's the skincare that really makes a difference.
Read moreHave you ever leaned in close to a mirror, maybe under bright light, and noticed those blackheads on your nose, chin, or forehead? We all get them at some point...
Blackheads on your face? Don't pop them. Here's the skincare that really makes a difference.
Have you ever leaned in close to a mirror, maybe under bright light, and noticed those blackheads on your nose, chin, or forehead? We all get them at some point in our lives. And often, once you spot them, the same temptation arises: to squeeze them. The truth is, that doesn’t work—on the contrary, it often makes things worse. Here, we’ll show you how to remove blackheads from your nose, chin, and other areas of the face using the right skincare routine.
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The correct order of a skincare routine
Read moreWhere do you start? What order should you apply your skincare products in? Should you use the booster first or the cream? Should eye cream go on under or over...
The correct order of a skincare routine
Where do you start? What order should you apply your skincare products in? Should you use the booster first or the cream? Should eye cream go on under or over other products? What are the skincare steps, and does anything differ between morning and evening routines? These are the most common questions we get from people building their personal skincare routine. Actually, there’s only one rule, and it’s easy to remember. Here we’ll walk you through the correct order, with a step-by-step morning and evening skincare routine.
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What type of leather do you have? How to recognize it, and what to do for each type
Read moreBefore buying any skincare product, the most important thing is to know your skin type. Without this basic knowledge, you risk choosing unsuitable products or building skincare routines that don’t...
What type of leather do you have? How to recognize it, and what to do for each type
Before buying any skincare product, the most important thing is to know your skin type. Without this basic knowledge, you risk choosing unsuitable products or building skincare routines that don’t meet your skin’s needs. You ask us this often, and the skin type classifications found online don’t help: there are so many, often confusing, sometimes contradictory. Here we explain how to recognize your skin type, the characteristics of the six skin types, and how to choose the right routine.
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Sunscreen: 11 Questions We All Ask
Read moreSunscreen: which one, how much, when, and how often. These are questions that get different answers depending on who you ask. We’ve collected all eleven of them right here, one...
Sunscreen: 11 Questions We All Ask
Sunscreen: which one, how much, when, and how often. These are questions that get different answers depending on who you ask. We’ve collected all eleven of them right here, one by one, with clear answers built on science.
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Vitamin C: What It Really Does for the Skin (and How to Use It Properly)
Read moreVitamin C is everywhere in today’s skincare routines: serums, creams, masks, eye contour treatments. It is one of the most researched active ingredients, and countless myths surround it: Does it...
Vitamin C: What It Really Does for the Skin (and How to Use It Properly)
Vitamin C is everywhere in today’s skincare routines: serums, creams, masks, eye contour treatments. It is one of the most researched active ingredients, and countless myths surround it: Does it really brighten the skin? Does it work on dark spots? Can it be used in the summer? In this article, we’ll tell you what Vitamin C is for the face, how to incorporate it into your skincare routine, and everything you need to know before starting.
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Acne in Spring: Why They Appear and How to Treat Them
Read moreBreakouts and seasonal changes often go hand in hand, yet they still catch us off guard every time. Skin that was under control during winter starts producing more sebum again...
Acne in Spring: Why They Appear and How to Treat Them
Breakouts and seasonal changes often go hand in hand, yet they still catch us off guard every time. Skin that was under control during winter starts producing more sebum again between March and April, the face looks shinier, blemishes pop up, and pores appear more noticeable than usual. So many of you have reached out to us about this during this time, and it’s one of the most frequent questions we receive. The good news is that this isn’t random: it has specific causes, and it can be treated. Here, we’ll explain why this happens and how to address it with the right skincare routine and active ingredients.
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Guide to Skincare Active Ingredients: How to Combine Them and Which Pairings to Avoid
Read moreCan Niacinamide and Vitamin C be used together? What about Retinol and Salicylic Acid? If you’ve searched for these combinations online, you’ve likely found conflicting answers and lists of active...
Guide to Skincare Active Ingredients: How to Combine Them and Which Pairings to Avoid
Can Niacinamide and Vitamin C be used together? What about Retinol and Salicylic Acid? If you’ve searched for these combinations online, you’ve likely found conflicting answers and lists of active ingredients 'to never pair together'. The problem is that much of that information is based on outdated studies, unrealistic conditions, or oversimplifications that have nothing to do with today’s cosmetic formulations. In this article, we’ll clear things up: which combinations actually work, which myths need to be debunked, and what matters when combining active ingredients correctly.
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How to Prepare Your Skin for Seasonal Changes: Spring Skincare Routine
Read moreThere’s a specific moment between March and April when you look in the mirror and something just doesn’t feel right. Your skin isn’t the same as it was a month...
How to Prepare Your Skin for Seasonal Changes: Spring Skincare Routine
There’s a specific moment between March and April when you look in the mirror and something just doesn’t feel right. Your skin isn’t the same as it was a month ago, but you can’t quite pinpoint what changed. And your first reaction is always the same: Is this the wrong product? Am I doing something wrong? Almost never—it’s just spring. In this guide, we’ll explain what happens to your skin as the seasons change, how to update your morning and evening skincare routine, and which active ingredients make the most sense at this time of year.
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Damaged skin barrier? Here's how to repair it
Read moreWith the arrival of cold weather, the “skin barrier” has become one of the most commonly cited terms in skincare. And no, this is not a passing trend. It’s talked...
Damaged skin barrier? Here's how to repair it
With the arrival of cold weather, the “skin barrier” has become one of the most commonly cited terms in skincare. And no, this is not a passing trend. It’s talked about so much because when it’s balanced, the skin is more stable and can defend itself better. When it weakens instead, the skin starts sending signals that we often don’t immediately link to the right cause. So instead of adding a new active ingredient, sometimes we just need to pause for a moment and support the skin barrier. Let’s see what it actually means and what we can do in practice.
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5 TikTok Trends Sensitive Skin Should Definitely Ignore
Read moreTikTok is full of "miracle" routines, quick tips and viral hacks. But skin doesn’t change in 15 seconds: it needs to be listened to, not experimented on. Especially if it’s...
5 TikTok Trends Sensitive Skin Should Definitely Ignore
TikTok is full of "miracle" routines, quick tips and viral hacks. But skin doesn’t change in 15 seconds: it needs to be listened to, not experimented on. Especially if it’s sensitive, reactive or prone to redness, certain trends can turn into a guaranteed disaster. Here are the 5 most popular ones that deserve some debunking with factual explanations, not scientifically baseless alarmism.
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5 Mistakes That Irritate Sensitive Skin (And How to Avoid Them)
Read moreIf you have sensitive skin, you know this: it takes very little to trigger a reaction. A change in temperature, a new product, a too-hot shower… and suddenly your skin...
5 Mistakes That Irritate Sensitive Skin (And How to Avoid Them)
If you have sensitive skin, you know this: it takes very little to trigger a reaction. A change in temperature, a new product, a too-hot shower… and suddenly your skin feels tight, itchy, or turns red. The truth? In most cases, the problem isn’t your skin itself, but certain habits that are constantly putting it to the test.Here are the 5 most common mistakes and how to avoid them to regain balance.
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Lactobionic Acid: The Exfoliant That Sensitive Skin Loves
Read moreIf you have sensitive skin, just hearing the word acid is enough to dread the worst: stinging, redness, that feeling of skin tightening right after. And yet today cosmetic research...
Lactobionic Acid: The Exfoliant That Sensitive Skin Loves
If you have sensitive skin, just hearing the word acid is enough to dread the worst: stinging, redness, that feeling of skin tightening right after. And yet today cosmetic research has paved a different path: that of lactobionic acid, an ingredient capable of smoothing, brightening, and hydrating without stressing the skin
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What is sensitive skin?
Read moreHave you ever had your skin turn red after a hot shower, or start itching as soon as you walk into an air-conditioned room? Or, have wind or direct sun...
What is sensitive skin?
Have you ever had your skin turn red after a hot shower, or start itching as soon as you walk into an air-conditioned room? Or, have wind or direct sun instantly irritate your skin? If you find yourself in these situations, you might have wondered: do I have sensitive skin?In this article, we’ll try to figure out together what sensitive skin means, what signs to look out for, and how to manage it without complications with a simple skincare routine (spoiler: soothing actives and sun protection are the basis for keeping it more stable)
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Rosacea, couperose, or sensitive skin? How to figure out which one applies to you
Read moreYou look in the mirror and your face is red. You think: “It’s just sensitive skin, it will pass”. Then, though, the redness doesn’t fade. Sometimes you spot small visible...
Rosacea, couperose, or sensitive skin? How to figure out which one applies to you
You look in the mirror and your face is red. You think: “It’s just sensitive skin, it will pass”. Then, though, the redness doesn’t fade. Sometimes you spot small visible blood vessels on your cheeks. At other times, the red complexion looks chronic, and the skin feels warmer or appears thickened. And here’s the question: rosacea, couperose, or just simple sensitive skin? Three distinct conditions, one shared symptom: redness. Understanding the differences will help you better care for your skin and pick the most appropriate skincare routine.
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9 Active Ingredients Your Sensitive Skin Will Absolutely Love
Read moreIf your skin reddens at the slightest thing or feels tight just from being exposed to the wind, you already know how complicated it can be to choose the right...
9 Active Ingredients Your Sensitive Skin Will Absolutely Love
If your skin reddens at the slightest thing or feels tight just from being exposed to the wind, you already know how complicated it can be to choose the right products.The good news? There are active ingredients designed exactly for this: to soothe, protect, and calm even the most sensitive reactive skin.Here you’ll find 9 ingredients that make a difference, explained in a simple, clear way backed by science. Few, effective, and zero stress.
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