Until fairly recently, skin barrier repair wasn’t part of my skincare vocabulary and hen suddenly I started seeing it everywhere. Barrier-supporting moisturizers. Barrier creams. Ceramides. Products promising to strengthen, restore or repair your skin barrier and I’ll admit: when I first heard the term skin barrier, I assumed it meant…
After years without a professional facial, I finally asked an esthetician to evaluate the skincare routine I’ve built at 55. To my surprise, she liked almost everything I was already doing—but she did recommend one important change.
How Skincare Feels Different After 40 Let’s be honest — skincare hits differently once you pass 40. Your skin changes, your lifestyle changes, and so does your mindset. For me, 2025 has been all about understanding my skin — not fighting it. I’ve learned that good skincare isn’t about trying…
For most skincare queens, there comes a time when your skin is just not getting the love it needs. This could be because the weather has turned cold, you’re a little busier than usual and just forgotten to apply your daily moisturizer, or perhaps you’ve been under the weather, and…
We’re here to address two things: a myth and a unique problem. Let’s begin with the myth that black people don’t need to wear sunscreen. This is a common misconception. Although the melanin in black skin does offer some protection from the sun, it is not immune from skin cancer.…
