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Skincare trends
A practical filter for skincare trends: what has a sensible mechanism, what is overhyped, and what belongs in a simple routine.
- Trends
Does drinking water help acne? The honest answer
Drinking enough water supports general health and may help dry skin feel better, but extra glasses do not unclog pores or replace proven acne treatment.
Written by Mads Timmermann
· 5 min read
- Trends
Toothpaste on pimples: does it work?
Toothpaste may dry the surface of a pimple, but it is formulated for teeth and can irritate facial skin. Safer acne treatments are more predictable.
Written by Mads Timmermann
· 5 min read
- Trends
Do pimple patches work? What hydrocolloid can and cannot do
Hydrocolloid pimple patches can protect a surface-level spot, absorb fluid, and reduce touching. They cannot unclog a deep pimple or replace a steady acne routine.
Written by Mads Timmermann
· 5 min read
- Trends
Creatine and acne: does your supplement cause breakouts?
Creatine is often blamed for gym breakouts, but there is no good evidence that creatine directly causes acne. Sweat, whey, hormones, friction, and routine changes are usually better suspects.
Written by Mads Timmermann
· 3 min read
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Black masks for blackheads: helpful, harmless, or too aggressive?
Black peel-off masks look satisfying, but they mostly remove surface oil and debris. Here is when a charcoal mask is fine, when it irritates, and what clears blackheads better.
Written by Mads Timmermann
· 6 min read
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Korean snail cream: what snail mucin can really do for skin
Snail cream became famous through Korean skincare, and the ingredient is more interesting than the name suggests. Here is what snail mucin can help, what it cannot fix, and how to use it without overcomplicating your routine.
Written by Mads Timmermann
· 7 min read
- Trends
Microneedling: what it can and cannot do for acne scars and texture
Microneedling can help atrophic acne scars and rough texture when it is done professionally. It is not a home shortcut, and it works best after active breakouts are under control.
Written by Mads Timmermann
· 7 min read
- Trends
Red light therapy for skin: what LED masks can and cannot do
Red light therapy is one of the more interesting skincare trends, but it is not a replacement for sunscreen, retinol, acne treatment, or a simple routine. Here is what the evidence says.
Written by Mads Timmermann
· 6 min read
- Trends
Skin cycling: a calmer way to use retinol and exfoliation
Skin cycling became popular because it gives strong ingredients a schedule. Here is when the four-night routine helps, when it is too much, and how to adapt it to sensitive or acne-prone skin.
Written by Mads Timmermann
· 6 min read
- Trends
Slugging: when petroleum jelly helps dry skin and when it is too much
Slugging can help dry, compromised skin hold on to moisture, but it is not for every face or every routine. Here is how to use an occlusive layer without trapping irritation under it.
Written by Mads Timmermann
· 5 min read