Skin Imperfections and Solutions

Dark circles, adult acne, cellulite, age spots, dull skin. Here, we start with the skin concerns you see in the mirror to explain the actual mechanisms behind them—and to clearly outline what a cosmetic product can and cannot do. Each article cites the studies from which it draws its data and indicates when a problem should be referred to a dermatologist rather than resolved with a product.

Perché la pelle del décolleté e del collo invecchia prima del viso

Il collo tradisce l’età prima del viso per motivi anatomici precisi, non per sfortuna. Perché succede, e come costruire una routine che lo includa davvero.

Barriera cutanea: cos’è davvero e perché quasi tutti i problemi di pelle partono da lì

Pelle che tira, che reagisce a tutto, che sembra grassa e secca insieme: quasi sempre il filo conduttore è la barriera cutanea. Cos’è e come si ripara.

Adult Acne: Why It Appears After Age 25 and What to Do About It

It’s not just a case of late adolescence. Adult acne has different causes, mainly affects the jawline and chin, and gets worse with harsh skincare routines that seem logical.

Cellulite: What a Cosmetic Product Can and Cannot Do

It’s not excess fat, which is why losing weight isn’t enough. What fibrous septa really are, what a cosmetic product can improve, and what no cream can do.

Dry Skin on the Body: Why Lotion Isn't Enough If You Shower the Wrong Way

Water that's too hot, long showers, and applying lotion to dry skin: three habits that negate the benefits of any product. What to change—and when you should see a doctor about dry skin.

Dark circles and under-eye bags: they're two different things, and they aren't treated the same way

Dark circles are a color issue; under-eye bags are a volume issue. Confusing the two is why people buy the wrong product: here’s how to tell them apart and what to expect.