Acne Skin Journey: Sakiko, 37, London
Welcome back to Dermatica Skin Journeys, where we speak to members of the community about their experience with our personalised custom formulas! This week, we’re chatting to Sakiko, who has kindly talked us through her skin concerns, go-to routine and
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How to Beat Summer Breakouts
Why do we get spots in summer? There are many potential causes of acne, including everything from your genes to everyday stress, but essentially, spots occur when pores are blocked with natural skin oils (sebum) and dead skin. Breakouts can
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How to Manage Skin Irritation
It’s no secret that vitamin A derivatives — also known as retinoids — are the gold-standard of anti-ageing hero ingredients. Prescription-strength retinoid tretinoin isn’t just effective at banishing fine lines and wrinkles, but acne, blackheads and hyperpigmentation, too. However, when
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A Beginner’s Guide To Retinal
Vitamin A is widely hailed as the anti-ageing hero ingredient. Its derivatives — retinoids — are some of the most talked-about actives in the skincare sphere. You’ve almost certainly heard of retinol, but retinal (or retinaldehyde) is its more potent,
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Ask a Derm: Why Do Some Adults Experience Acne?
Dr Lynn Sydor is a board-certified dermatologist with over 30 years of experience and is part of the Dermatica team. Dr Sydor has taken some time to share her expertise on adult acne! It’s a common misconception that acne can
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Acne Skin Journey: Lyndsey, 32, Yorkshire
Welcome to our first-ever Dermatica Skin Journey, where we speak to members of the community about their experience with our personalised custom formulas! This week, we’re chatting to Lyndsey, a Yorkshire-based skincare fan, who is currently on an acne treatment
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How to Layer Your Skincare Products
You’ve invested in some great skincare. Now what? For skincare to be effective, several factors need to be in place. In this post, we’ll look at one of the most important aspects of any skincare routine: how to layer your
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How to Keep Your Skin Barrier Healthy
“Your skin is amazing.” Words we all want to hear, right? The truth is, whether you’re experiencing a bit of dryness or a full-blown acne flare up, your skin is still amazing. The largest organ in the human body, it’s
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How to Start a Retinoid
When it comes to skincare buzzwords, ‘retinoid’ is a regular contender for one of the most popular treatments on everyone’s lips. A powerful group of compounds derived from Vitamin A, retinoids are used to treat acne, prevent ageing, and even
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What is Tretinoin and How Do I Use It?
You might have heard of tretinoin, the prescription-only retinoid renowned for its ability to transform dull, congested complexions into healthy, glowing skin. It has an impressive list of benefits, from targeting acne to reversing signs of ageing, but how should
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