November is the perfect time to reset your skin after summer and prep for colder weather.  From expert fall skincare tips, barrier support essentials, and stress-management strategies to keep your complexion glowing all fall and winter. Why Your Skin Needs a Fall Reset As temperatures drop and humidity shifts, your skin barrier works harder to stay balanced. You may notice dryness, tightness, dullness, or increased sensitivity. Fall is your reset season — before holiday stres

It's short for trans epidermal water loss and is the natural process of water evaporating from your skin into the air. A healthy skin barrier keeps that water locked in — but when your barrier is compromised , TEWL skyrockets, leaving your skin dull, dehydrated, and more vulnerable to environmental damage. Think of your skin like a brick wall . Your skin cells are the bricks; your lipids are the mortar. If the mortar is weak, water escapes easily. That’s how TEWL quietly wea

The Hidden Culprit Behind Premature Aging When most people think about aging, they blame time, sun exposure, or genetics. But here’s the real truth: chronic inflammation is one of the biggest accelerators of skin aging. It’s sneaky, often invisible, and it quietly chips away at the health of your skin over time. Inflammation is your body’s natural defense mechanism — a short-term inflammatory response can actually help heal. But when that response becomes long-term ( chronic

Why It’s the Foundation of Healthy Skin If you’ve ever wondered why your skin feels irritated, dry, or more sensitive than usual — chances are — your skin barrier  is telling you something. Think of your skin barrier as your body’s frontline defense: when it’s strong, your skin looks smooth, hydrated, and resilient. When it’s weak or compromised, skin struggles to repair itself, leading to redness, breakouts, or accelerated aging. Let's break down what the skin barrier is, w