Physical exfoliators (or rough skincare tools, brushes and sponges) could create micro-tears in the skin and damage the delicate acid mantle. Ideally you want to look for products that are pH ...

We hear a lot about the skin barrier. You know, that layer of the epidermis that acts like a shield. You don’t notice it as much when it’s doing its job, but boy can you tell when it’s not doing so ...

Often referred to as the stratum corneum or acid mantle, it helps to stop the passage of irritants and allergens through the skin and into our body and also protects our skin from losing excess ...