When choosing the best Korean retinol for dry, dehydrated, or sensitive skin, it’s better to go for the derivatives of retinol (like retinyl palmitate, bakuchiol, ethyl lactyl retinoate, and encapsulated retinol). It is because the derivatives cause less irritation and redness but there are also studies that show these derivatives are stronger than retinol. We choose these products based on often it was recommended and used by people with sensitive skin. Our Pick: 1. Beauty of Joseon – Revive Eye Serum: Retinal + Ginseng This is an eye serum with Retinal Liposome 2% (stronger than retinol) and Ginseng root extract 10% (provides moisture) that a lot of people with sensitive…

Phytosphingosine is a naturally occurring lipid or fat found in the outer layer of your skin as well as in many plants and animals. It is also considered a precursor to ceramides, that fills in the cracks between skin cells. What are the benefits of using Phytosphingosine for the skin? How to find Phytosphingosine in skincare products? You won’t find Phytosphingosine as the sole ingredient. It’s listed alongside other barrier-reconstructing ingredients, such as hyaluronic acid and ceramides, in moisturizing toners, serums, creams, and makeup. Cerave products should contain Phytosphingosine.

In this post, we will be recommending the best cleansers for milia-prone skin. How to choose a cleanser that is suitable for you? You should choose cleansers that are free from mineral oils and essential oils. You should also avoid cleansing oils. How did we choose? We chose each cleanser based on how commonly it was used and recommended by people with milia-prone skin. Our Pick: 1. Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser This is an oil-free cleanser that should be suitable for milia-prone skin. It is simple and has minimal ingredients. Rating Price 10/10 $ Pros: Cons: What ingredients does it contain? Purified water, glycerin, coco-glucoside, sodium cocoyl glycinate, acrylates copolymer,…

In this post, we will be talking about the best shampoos and conditioners for lupus skin. Now, hair loss is a common problem that a lot of lupus patients have to deal with, and finding a product can be very difficult. Our list contains products that have been recommended, used, and tested by people with lupus skin. Note: there is no guarantee that hair loss products can work and everybody’s hair is different. Our Pick: 1. Nioxin System Kits This is a system kit that a lot of people with lupus skin have recommended for hair loss or other hair problems. It contains a shampoo, conditioner, and scalp and hair…

Before looking into the best emollients for eczema, you should know that there are many types of emollients. These are: This is a list of all the different types of emollients and we have made it very simple to choose. Leave-on emollients Lighter Emollients: 1. Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion with Soothing Oat This is a lightweight lotion that is fragrance-free, non-greasy, and non-comedogenic. It is made with oats and should provide a soothing and moisturizing effect on the skin. Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour is the main ingredient. Ingredients: Water, Glycerin, Petrolatum, Isopropyl Palmitate, Dimethicone, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Cetyl Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Chloride. 2. Dermol 500 lotion (anti-microbial) Dermol 500…

In this post, we have selected the best Korean cleansers for oily, acne-prone skin. They are very gentle on the skin and we also have cleansers for sensitive skin types. How to choose a cleanser that is suitable for you? You should choose cleansers that are free from artificial fragrances, parabens, artificial colors, alcohol, mineral oils, or silicone. You can also look for foaming, non-foaming, or milk cleansers depending on your skin type. Milk or gel cleansers are better for dry/dehydrated, sensitive, oily, acne-prone skin. How did we choose? We chose each cleanser based on how commonly it was used and recommended by people. Note: we couldn’t fit all the…

In this post, we have selected the best Korean cleansers for dry, dehydrated, and sensitive skin types. Some of them are foaming and milk cleansers which are gentle on the skin. How to choose a cleanser that is suitable for you? You should choose cleansers that are free from artificial fragrances, parabens, artificial colors, alcohol, mineral oils, or silicone. You can also look for foaming, non-foaming, or milk cleansers depending on your skin type. ] Milk cleansers are better for dry, dehydrated, and sensitive skin types. How did we choose? We chose each cleanser not based on the price or brand but based on how commonly it was used and…

This one is going to be very short as we could only find 3 soaps for contact dermatitis. Also, make sure to conduct a patch test at the doctor’s office to see what ingredients you are allergic to before buying skincare and haircare products. So here it is: Our Pick: 1. Vanicream Cleansing Bar This soap is perfect for sensitive skin associated with eczema, psoriasis, and winter itch. It is also a good option for those with contact dermatitis. Rating Price 10/10 $ What ingredients does it contain? Sodium cocoyl isethionate, glyceryl stearate, simethicone, sodium chloride, petrolatum, ceteareth-20, stearic acid, water, sodium isethionate, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, PEG-30 stearate, PEG-20, sorbic…

This one is going to be very short as we could only find 1 shampoo and conditioner from the same brand for contact dermatitis. Also, make sure to conduct a patch test at the doctor’s office to see what ingredients you are allergic to before buying skincare and haircare products. So here it is: Our Pick: 1. Vanicream – Free & Clear Medicated Anti-Dandruff Shampoo Rating Price 10/10 $ It is dye-free, fragrance-free, lanolin-free, paraben-free, formaldehyde-free, gluten-free, botanical extract-free, non-greasy, and won’t clog pores. What ingredients does it contain? Purified water, lauryl glucoside, coco-glucoside, acrylates copolymer, sodium cocoyl glutamate, sodium cocoyl glycinate, disodium cocoyl glutamate*, glycerin, sucrose cocoate, panthenol, pentylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol,…

Finding a cleanser for contact dermatitis can be very difficult and even if you do find one, it can still cause contact dermatitis. Now if you know your condition very well, contact dermatitis occurs because of an allergic reaction to an ingredient or substance present in products. So you will need to get a patch test to see what ingredients you’re allergic to before buying skincare products. When choosing cleansers, make sure they are dye-free, lanolin-free, paraben-free, fragrance-free, formaldehyde-free, botanical extract-free, gluten-free, and essential oil-free. This list is very small because there are not many cleansers that can be used for contact dermatitis. Our Pick: 1. Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser…