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.

Can Meditation Benefit Your Skin? - Gladskin
Can Meditation Benefit Your Skin?
When you think of skincare solutions, you likely envision topical products, supplements, or maybe even healthy whole foods. You probably don’t think of a daily mindfulness practice.  Researchers continue to... Read more
Skin Care Glossary: Common Terms and Ingredients Explained - Gladskin
Skin Care Glossary: Common Terms and Ingredients Explained
Let’s face it. Skin care is complex, and sometimes even the most common terminology is downright confusing! We want you to be able to make educated decisions about your skincare,... Read more
Rosacea and GI Disorders: What's the Connection? - Gladskin
Rosacea and GI Disorders: What's the Connection?
Research shows people with rosacea have a higher prevalence of upper gastrointestinal, or GI, disorders, including esophagitis, GERD, SIBO, IBS, Crohn disease, Barrett esophagus, gastritis, nondiabetic gastroparesis, and diverticulitis. If... Read more
Gut Health and Skin: Understanding The Gut-Skin Connection - Gladskin
Gut Health and Skin: Understanding The Gut-Skin Connection
If you thought trillions of tiny microorganisms only live on your skin, think again! Just like your skin, your gut is home to approximately 100 trillion bacteria, both good and... Read more
How to Repair the Skin Barrier if You Have Eczema or Rosacea - Gladskin
How to Repair the Skin Barrier if You Have Eczema or Rosacea
Your skin acts as your body’s first line of defense, protecting you from viruses, bacteria, and other invaders. People with eczema- or rosacea-prone skin, however, tend to have a weakened... Read more
Rosacea and Alcohol Consumption: Does Drinking Cause Rosacea? - Gladskin
Rosacea and Alcohol Consumption: Does Drinking Cause Rosacea?
Alcohol doesn’t cause rosacea.That’s a myth. But for many Americans, the cultural association between alcohol and rosacea was cemented by 20th century actor and comedian W.C. Fields. Fields was famous... Read more
Skin pH: Why Is It Important, and How Do We Maintain pH Balance? - Gladskin
Skin pH: Why Is It Important, and How Do We Maintain pH Balance?
Alkalinity and acidity? It turns out they’re not two concepts reserved for your eighth grade science class.They’re key factors in the health of your skin. Your skin pH denotes whether... Read more
Four Common Rosacea Myths to Dispel - Gladskin
Four Common Rosacea Myths to Dispel
Approximately 415 million people worldwide live with rosacea—but even though it’s a common condition, it isn’t well understood. Rosacea can be confused for or misdiagnosed as acne. People with facial... Read more
How to Treat Rosacea with Over-the-Counter Products - Gladskin
How to Treat Rosacea with Over-the-Counter Products
The number of different options to treat rosacea can be confusing and overwhelming. You can choose from prescription medications, therapies like laser treatment, and over-the-counter (OTC) products. While OTC products may not... Read more
Building a Gentle Skincare Routine for People with Rosacea
Building a Gentle Skincare Routine for People with Rosacea
Red, rosacea-prone skin tends to be very sensitive. In fact, many people living with rosacea find that certain skincare products contribute to rosacea flare-ups. That’s why it’s important to choose... Read more
What You Need to Know About Rosacea in Skin of Color - Gladskin
What You Need to Know About Rosacea in Skin of Color
Previously, medical professionals and dermatologists assumed people with darker skin tones didn’t experience rosacea. This was an incorrect assumption, of course, and it led to mis-diagnoses and unnecessary pain for... Read more
Rosacea and Diet: How Food and Flare-Ups Are Connected - Gladskin
Rosacea and Diet: How Food and Flare-Ups Are Connected
Have you ever noticed flushing, redness, or irritation on your skin after eating certain foods? This could be a sign that you have rosacea, a chronic inflammatory skin condition that... Read more