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A lot of the routines that actually hold up over time are pretty minimal. Not because people aren’t trying—but because their skin finally calms...
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Evidence-based education for healthier skin.
A dermatologist-led educational initiative from VETTED Dermlab, created to make sensitive-skin science clear, useful, and approachable.
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Why Moisturizer Sometimes Isn’t Enough
Moisturizer can add hydration, smooth the skin and support the barrier. But when the skin barrier is disrupted, water can continue to escape. We break down the difference between adding moisture and keeping it there—and why dermatologists think about both.
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When Dry Skin Needs Protection, Not More Treatment
In dermatology, barrier support often means reducing transepidermal water loss rather than continuing to stimulate the skin. A balm serves this purpose by forming...
Why, where and when, and how to Balm.
A balm is designed to sit on top of the skin and reduce transepidermal water loss. Rather than adding hydration itself, it helps the...
The Missing Step in Dry Skin Routines
Dry skin is usually framed as a lack of moisture. Add more hydration, apply a thicker cream, reapply more often. But clinically, persistent dryness...
