What the Evidence Says About Mineral and Chemical Sunscreens
Walk into any Australian pharmacy and the sunscreen aisle presents two broad camps: mineral formulas built on zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, and chemical formulas that rely on organic filters such as avobenzone and homosalate. Both block ultraviolet radiation, but they do…
Niacinamide, Peptides and Ceramides: A Guide to Barrier Repair
Three ingredients appear on nearly every dermatologist's short list for barrier repair: niacinamide, peptides and ceramides. They show up in serums, moisturisers and treatment creams at every price point, and each has peer-reviewed evidence behind it — though the strength of that…
How Your Skin Barrier Works and What Actually Damages It
Your skin barrier is the outermost layer of your skin. It is also, by most measures, the most important. This thin structure — barely visible under a microscope — decides what gets in and what stays out. It holds moisture inside your…