Comprehensive Articles on Skin: Your Complete Guide

You’ve probably gathered by now that we’re a little obsessed with skin. We make no apologies for it.

Your skin is the largest organ you have — and one of the most intelligent. It’s your armour and your protection, holding you together and shielding you from everything the outside world throws at you.

Think about that for a moment: every day it stands guard, keeping microbes out, while quietly producing melanin like a thousand tiny umbrellas against UV light.

In thirty years of working with skin, that quiet intelligence is the thing I never stop marvelling at.

Caring for your skin properly — supporting it, not fighting it — is the foundation of a healthy, lasting glow. So if your skin’s been a little neglected lately, don’t worry. Consider this your map.

We’ve gathered our best articles on skin in one place, grouped by theme, so you can find exactly what you need and get back on track.

For a trusted external overview, a  good starting point is the NIH’s lesson on the skin 

Start Here: Articles on Skin

• 20 incredible facts about your skin
• The guide to healthy, beautiful skin
• A holistic approach to healthy skin

The Skin Layers

• Layers of the skin
• Anatomy of human skin
• The function of the epidermis
• The dermis
• The subcutaneous fat layer

Skin Types

• How to care for normal skin
• A complete resource for dry skin
• Tips on treating oily skin
• Advice for sensitive skin and inflammation

The Barrier Function

• Why your barrier function matters
• The barrier function: your skin’s security guard
• Barrier repair is the key to outrageously healthy skin

The Acid Mantle

• Acid mantle cream — is it the answer?
• The acid mantle and how to care for it
• pH and the acid mantle: the holy grail of healthy skin

Facial Analysis

• Skin analysis is key
• Performing a professional facial beauty analysis
• Facial analysis: understand your skin
• Face analysis: the health of your skin
• Wood’s lamp: a cool tool for the skin

Bookmark this page and come back whenever you want to understand your skin a little better. It’s all here — from the science to the everyday.