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Skin care · 5 min · 7 sourcesWhy does your skin feel tight? What you need to know about the skin barrierTightness, flaking, a cream that suddenly stings... Most of this happens when your skin's protective top layer is worn out. Here is what it is and how to help it recover.

Prebiotics · 6 min · 10 sources

What does a prebiotic cream mean? Does it contain bacteria?

Prebiotic, probiotic, postbiotic... The three are easily mixed up. Here is what a prebiotic cream does and what science says today.

Prebiotics · 4 min · 5 sources

The invisible community living on your skin: the skin microbiome

Millions of microorganisms live on your skin, and most of them do you good. Here is how this community helps protect your skin.

Skin type · 4 min · 3 sources

I have oily skin. Should I still use a moisturiser?

Putting cream on a shiny face feels wrong, but oil and moisture are not the same thing. Here is what kind of cream to choose for oily skin.

Skin type · 4 min · 5 sources

How to choose a cream for dry skin

With dry skin, when you apply your cream matters as much as which cream you choose. Here is what to look for, plus small habits that really help.

Skin type · 3 min · 3 sources

Face burning after shaving? Here is what to apply

The reason for the sting after shaving is simple: the razor takes a thin layer off your skin too. Here is what to use instead of an alcohol-based lotion.