What is the Methodical Method? As a cosmetic doctor and a chemist, I get asked some version of the same question almost every day: what should I actually be using on my skin? The honest answer is u...
Skin type vs skin condition, explained: why they aren't the same, how dehydrated skin differs from dry, and how to properly assess your skin before choosing products.
A cosmetic doctor explains what the skin barrier is, why it matters more than any active, and the ten signs that tell you yours is damaged.
A cosmetic doctor explains the five most common causes of a damaged skin barrier, from over-cleansing to environmental stress, and the realistic timeline for repair.
How to work out your skin type: what it actually means, the signs of oily, dry, normal and combination skin, a simple blotting paper test, and what can change it.
A cosmetic doctor’s step-by-step protocol for repairing a damaged skin barrier: the three repair pillars, a two-phase routine, the mistakes that stall recovery, and when to see a dermatologist.
A cosmetic doctor and chemist walks you through how to build a skincare routine that actually works: the three jobs of a routine, how to identify your skin type, and the five-step Methodical Method.
How to tailor the Methodical Method to your skin: step-by-step routines for oily, combination, dry, sensitive, mature, and pigmentation-prone skin.
A cosmetic doctor and chemist explains whether sensitive skin can use exfoliants. The answer is yes: the science behind why gentle, leave-on chemical exfoliation suits reactive skin, and why mornin...