The Journal

Damaged Skin Barrier: Why Every Moisturiser Stings and How to Rebuild It

Why even gentle barrier creams can burn a damaged skin barrier, how to tell sensitivity from contact dermatitis, and a simple reset routine.

Tretinoin Wrecked Your Skin? What to Do Next and Gentler Alternatives

How to calm skin after a bad reaction to tretinoin, and the gentler options to try once it has recovered.