VETTED Dermlab
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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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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Why does wet wrap therapy work? Dermatologists have used water followed by occlusion for decades to treat dry, barrier-impaired skin. Hydrating the stratum corneum...
Not all botanicals are created equal. We explore the chemistry behind aloe and lavender—and why a plant’s origin tells us surprisingly little about its...
If you have dark spots, you have probably been told you need a “brightening” ingredient. But pigmentation biology is considerably more interesting than that....
