Sensitive Skin: What’s Your (Skin) Type?

sensitive skin

Sensitive skin is a catch-all term for skin that has a lower tolerance to topical products, such as creams and cosmetics, and to external conditions such as the weather. This skin type may react in a multitude of ways- from itching, to swelling, to redness. Most often, skin sensitivity is nothing to worry about, but … Read more

Oily Skin: What’s Your (Skin) Type?

oily skin

Oily skin is the result of overactive sebaceous, or oil, glands. Sebum is the substance that is excreted by our pores to hydrate and lubricate the skin. However, when these glands produce too much sebum, the pores can become clogged. Having oily skin is usually associated with acne and can cause the skin to appear … Read more