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A moisturiser for eczema must repair the barrier without aggravating flares. Here are the 7 formulas dermatologists recommend for eczema-prone aging skin, ranked by lipid balance.
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream is the ceramide jar dermatologists love. But is it enough on its own for anti-aging skin? A full ingredient + layering review for mature skin.
Menopausal dry skin needs more than standard moisturizer. Here are the specific products and ingredients that work — body, face, and hands.
Petroleum jelly reduces transepidermal water loss by 98%—making it the most effective occlusive available. It temporarily plumps fine dehydration lines by ...
Peptide moisturizers contain signal peptides (like Matrixyl, copper peptides, argireline) that communicate with skin cells to stimulate collagen production...
Vaseline is the most effective occlusive (reduces TEWL by 98%) but lacks humectants and emollients that a complete moisturizer provides. It seals in existi...
Everything you need to know about hyaluronic acid — what it is, how different molecular weights work, common myths debunked, and how to use it effectively for maximum hydration.
Dermatologist-recommended moisturizers for skin over 60, with expert guidance on ingredients, textures, and formulations that address mature skin's unique needs.
Should niacinamide go before or after your moisturizer? The answer depends on your product's formula. Here's how to get the layering right.
Moisturizer selection should evolve as your skin changes with age. The lightweight gel that worked at 25 can't maintain the barrier at 50. Understanding th...
Peptide-infused skincare has exploded in popularity, but whether you get your peptides in a serum or a moisturizer affects how they perform. Concentration,...
Apply moisturizer first, let it absorb for 1-2 minutes, then apply sunscreen as the final skincare step. Sunscreen needs to form an unbroken film on the sk...
A quality anti-aging night cream should contain: ceramides (barrier repair during sleep), peptides (collagen stimulation), niacinamide (barrier strength + ...
Squalane is a lightweight, non-comedogenic oil that mimics your skin's natural sebum (squalene, its precursor, makes up 12% of human sebum production, decl...
The best moisturizer for dry skin and aging skin combines ceramides, hyaluronic acid, squalane and a humectant base. Here's exactly which ingredients to look for — and which to skip.