Skin, Explored

Everything you need to know about living—and
thriving—with an inflammatory skin condition.

Skin, Explored

Everything you need to know about living--and thriving—with an inflammatory skin condition.

Post-Holiday Skin Recovery: A Routine to Calm, Soothe, and Balance
Post-Holiday Skin Recovery: A Routine to Calm, Soothe, and Balance
The holidays are joyful—but your skin might feel otherwise. Between festive indulgences, late nights, travel, stress, and cold weather, it’s common to notice increased sensitivity, dryness, redness, or breakouts once... Read more
How to Actually Stick to Your Skincare Routine - Gladskin
How to Actually Stick to Your Skincare Routine
So you started a new skincare routine. You cleaned your mirror for peak admiration of results, popped open each bottle with vim and vigor, and slathered on your products with... Read more
Ingredient Spotlight: Vitamin E for Your Skin - Gladskin
Ingredient Spotlight: Vitamin E for Your Skin
Key takeaways:  Vitamin E is a well-known antioxidant that supports skin health and is generally safe to use on a variety of skin types.  As an ingredient in skincare products,... Read more
Stress and Your Skin: Simple Steps You Can Take to Find Balance Again - Gladskin
Stress and Your Skin: Simple Steps You Can Take to Find Balance Again
Feeling stressed out? There’s a chance that whatever stressors you’re dealing with are taking a toll on your skin. Stress sends your body into fight-or-flight mode and triggers the release... Read more
Skincare for Men: Tips and Routines for Healthy Skin - Gladskin
Skincare for Men: Tips and Routines for Healthy Skin
Key takeaways: Skincare is an important care practice for everyone, including men.  A consistent skincare routine can support healthy skin, regardless of gender. Men’s skin does have several unique features.... Read more
Glycerin: A Time-Tested Skincare Ingredient - Gladskin
Glycerin: A Time-Tested Skincare Ingredient
Key takeaways: Glycerin is a popular and common hydrating skincare ingredient that’s safe to use on a variety of skin types, including sensitive skin. As an ingredient in skincare products,... Read more
How Your Skin Can Impact Your Mental Health - Gladskin
How Your Skin Can Impact Your Mental Health
Unlike other organs, the skin is visible to the outside world—and it can have a major impact on self-esteem and mental health. The relationship between the mind and the skin... Read more
Teen and Tween Skincare: Building a Healthy Routine - Gladskin
Teen and Tween Skincare: Building a Healthy Routine
It’s official: teens and tweens are obsessed with skincare. Spurred by TikTok skincare content, these “Sephora kids” are flocking to beauty retailers and convincing their parents to buy premium skincare... Read more
Can Spring Allergies Impact My Skin? - Gladskin
Can Spring Allergies Impact My Skin?
Springtime means that plants, trees, and grass are bursting into bloom—and creating pollen that causes allergies. But seasonal allergy symptoms aren’t limited to a runny nose and itchy eyes. Allergies... Read more
How to Add New Products to Your Routine - Gladskin
How to Add New Products to Your Routine
When a package of new skincare products arrives on your doorstep, it can be tempting to try out everything right away. But introducing too many new products at once can... Read more
Everything You Need to Know About Double Cleansing - Gladskin
Everything You Need to Know About Double Cleansing
In the world of skincare, trends come and go, but some practices stand the test of time. Double cleansing, a technique that has gained immense popularity in recent years, is... Read more
Skin of Color in Dermatology: Why Representation Matters - Gladskin
Skin of Color in Dermatology: Why Representation Matters
Sensitive skin comes in all colors, types, and tones. But dark skin isn’t adequately represented in dermatological literature—flip through a dermatology textbook, and you’re likely to see pictures of light... Read more