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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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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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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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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 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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