The Genesis Blog

A good night cream for sensitive skin is rich enough to seal in moisture overnight, gentle enough not to irritate, and built around barrier-supporting ingredients such as ceramides, cholesterol, squalane and glycerin. Skip strong actives...

The skin barrier is the outermost layer of your skin, called the stratum corneum. It works like a wall: skin cells are the bricks, and lipids such as ceramides, cholesterol and fatty acids are the...

The most common signs of a damaged skin barrier are tightness after cleansing, stinging when you apply products, persistent dryness, redness, flaking, dullness, sudden sensitivity, new breakouts, a moisturiser that does not last, and skin...

Fragrance-free skincare contains no added perfume or scent, which makes it a safer starting point for sensitive skin. Added fragrance is one of the most common triggers of irritation and contact reactions, and it adds...

A damaged skin barrier usually looks dry, rough or flaky, with redness, a dull or uneven surface, and sometimes shiny, tight-looking patches. Makeup may cling to dry spots, and skin can look irritated even when...

Dehydrated skin lacks water. A damaged skin barrier is a structural problem where the outer layer can no longer hold water in or keep irritants out. Dehydration usually feels tight and looks dull but does...

Skin that feels tight after cleansing usually means your cleanser removed too much of your natural oils, your water was too hot, or your skin barrier is already weakened. That tight, squeaky feeling is a...

Skin purging is a temporary flare of breakouts that can happen when you start an active ingredient that speeds up cell turnover, such as a retinoid or an exfoliating acid. A true breakout from irritation...

Most people notice their skin feeling more comfortable within one to two weeks of simplifying their routine, with fuller recovery often taking four to six weeks. Skin renews itself roughly every four weeks, so a...

Hyaluronic acid binds water. Applied to skin, it helps the surface hold more moisture, which makes skin look plumper and feel softer. It hydrates, but it does not seal moisture in, so it works best...