Skin Concern
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What is TEWL and how can you prevent it?
Trans-epidermal water loss, or TEWL, is a natural process where water is transported through the deeper parts of the skin, the dermis, through to the epidermis, and then evaporates out...
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How to Hydrate Skin Overnight
Have you gotten up this morning to find your skin tight with no lustre? Let’s change that. Real overnight hydration comes from one thing: hydrating layers that lock moisture in....
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Can Oily Skin Be Dehydrated?
Oily skin can absolutely be dehydrated. That’s because oil, or sebum, and water, or hydration, are two completely different things in your skin. You can have an oily skin surface...
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Ways to Relieve Eczema From Itching
That eczema itch is really something else. Not “a little annoying”. Not “slightly dry and uncomfortable”. It truly demands attention. From pulling you out of conversations to waking you up...
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What's the Difference Between Eczema and Psoriasis?
Psoriasis and eczema are both chronic inflammatory skin conditions. But they’re not the same. Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is largely linked to a weakened skin barrier and immune sensitivity. Skin...
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The Differences Between Dry & Dehydrated Skin
Your skin feels tight. Maybe it looks a little dull. Maybe it’s flaky. Or somehow… shiny and tight at the same time? These are enough to get you stuck in...
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Is Hyaluronic Acid Good For Dry Skin
Yes, but you need to use it the right way. Hyaluronic acid is good for dry skin because it acts like a moisture magnet: it pulls water into the top...
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How to Choose a Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin
If you have sensitive skin, you don’t shop for moisturizer the way people with other skin types do. You don’t think, “oh, glow boost!”. You’re more likely to think “will...
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Stress Eczema on Face: Causes & Flare Triggers
When life feels like a lot, it often feels like your skin decides to join in. An important deadline. A tough conversation. Big plans or life changes. Three nights of...
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How to Care for Eczema Skin During Different Seasons
Let’s discuss something you’ve probably noticed. Your eczema has moods. January? Tight, flaky, irritated. April? Suddenly your face is itchy after a walk outside. August? Sweat makes everything sting. So,...
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How Long Do the Symptoms of Eczema Last? - First Aid Beauty
If you’re dealing with a flare right now, the first thing you’ll probably want to know is when this is going to stop. So how long does eczema last in...
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Common Causes of Dry Skin
Wondering what causes xerosis (or dry skin, as we commonly know it)? Put simply, dry skin happens when your skin barrier loses too much moisture or doesn’t have enough natural...