The Journal

Skincare, explained straight.

Honest, jargon-free answers to the questions people actually get wrong. No hype, just straight talk.

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Dehydrated vs. dry skin: how to tell the differenceThey feel the same, but they need opposite fixes. A 30-second test settles it.
Skin 101
02
How often should you actually exfoliate?More isn't better. The sweet spot that brightens without wrecking your barrier.
Routine
03
Retinol, without the peelingThe slow-start method that gets real results without the flaking and redness.
Ingredients
04
Niacinamide: what it actually doesThe do-a-little-of-everything ingredient, decoded: barrier, oil, redness and tone.
Ingredients
05
How to layer vitamin C, lactic acid, and retinolThree powerful actives, one safe routine. How to use them together without the irritation.
Routine
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