The EU Fragrance Allergen Labeling Rules Explained
The EU's 2023 fragrance allergen labeling rules: 56 new allergens added, what the thresholds mean, transition dates and how to read your labels during the changeover.
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Reading a Skincare Ingredient List: Order Matters
How skincare ingredient lists work: the ordering rule, the 1% line, where to find fragrance and preservatives, and how to compare two products quickly.
Alcohol in Skincare: Which Types Irritate and Which Do Not
Which alcohols in skincare are drying and which are moisturizing. How to tell the difference on a label and when alcohol matters for sensitive skin.
How Stress Affects Sensitive Skin
How psychological stress affects sensitive skin: cortisol and barrier function, stress-triggered flares, and practical ways to reduce the skin impact of stress.
Essential Oils in "Natural" Skincare: What Sensitive Skin Should Know
Essential oils in natural skincare products: what the research on contact allergy shows, which oils cause the most reactions, and how to spot them on labels.
Preservatives and Sensitive Skin: Which Ones to Watch
A guide to preservatives in skincare for sensitive skin: why products need them, which preservatives cause the most allergic reactions, and how to read labels.
Common Irritants in Skincare: A Practical List
A practical list of common irritants in skincare products: fragrance, preservatives, surfactants, alcohols, acids and more, with label-reading tips.
How to Patch Test a New Skincare Product at Home
How to patch test a new skincare product at home: where to apply, how long to wait, what counts as a reaction, and when a home test is not enough.
The Skin Barrier Explained
What the skin barrier is, how it protects you, what damages it, signs of a compromised barrier, and how to repair and maintain it for sensitive skin.
Eye Cream for Sensitive Skin: Is It Necessary and How to Choose One
Eye cream for sensitive skin: why the eye area is more reactive, whether a separate product is necessary, what ingredients to look for and avoid, and what the evidence says.