Skin Journal

Tips, science and advice to support you on your skin journey.

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What are skin types and why are they important?

Here's a look at different skin types and how to find out which one you are.

What you need to know about solar lentigo and how to treat it

Knowing the difference between age spots, freckles and melanoma can help you be extra aware of your skin, beyond the surface level.

Why skin ages the way it does

How to build a skincare routine for teenagers with acne, oily and dry skin

Pigmentation and sun spot removal: What you need to know

Post-pill acne is real: Here's how to manage the breakouts

Browse by skin concern

A guide to anti-ageing

A guide to acne

The ultimate guide to your first weeks on Software

A guide to pigmentation

Your guide to the compounded skincare process

How to recycle your empty Software beauty packaging

What is better for acne: retinol or retinoids?

Fill your plate with these foods for clear skin

Post-pill acne is real: Here's how to manage the breakouts

Inflammatory acne: The best ingredients for treating swollen pimples

How do I get rid of body acne?

Does drinking water help acne?

This is what can cause those annoying pimples around the mouth

Everything you need to know about purging

Retinol: How does it work and can you use it every day?

Why your collagen production slows and how to increase it naturally

Signs that your skin is losing elasticity and ways to regain it

The best morning and evening skincare for mature skin

Why skin ages the way it does

How to use retinol and vitamin C together in your skincare routine

8 things you can start doing now to prevent wrinkles

What causes sagging skin and can you reverse it?

How to combat pigmentation from the sun (and prevent it from returning)

How to get rid of freckles with clinically-proven ingredients

All about rosacea: Causes, triggers and treatment

Melasma treatment 101: From at-home to clinical options

Pigmentation and sun spot removal: What you need to know

What you need to know about solar lentigo and how to treat it

What are sun spots and are they dangerous?

Azelaic acid: The skincare ingredient that fights acne and calms rosacea

What does non-comedogenic really mean in skincare?

How often should you reapply sunscreen to stay sun safe?

Your question, answered: Does sunscreen expire?

Sun safety 101: the 3 sunscreen ingredients to avoid and why

Your step-by-step guide on the best skincare routine order

Do you apply sunscreen or moisturiser first in your morning skincare routine?

Skin cycling 101: Is the skincare trend healthy for your complexion?

Should I wear sunscreen every day?

This is how long hair takes to grow at each phase of the hair cycle

8 flattering haircuts for women with thin hair

7 common causes of female hair loss and how to treat it

Why am I experiencing hair loss in my 20s?

Why am I losing hair in the shower?

The ins and outs of hair transplants for women

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