Skin School

What Is a Barrier Recovery Serum? (And Does Your Skin Actually Need One?)
A barrier recovery serum is a targeted treatment designed to calm, hydrate, and restore a compromised skin barrier — faster than a moisturizer alone can. Here's how they work, who they're for, and ...

The Best Nighttime Moisturizer for Sensitive Skin — What to Look for and Why It Matters
Not all nighttime moisturizers are built the same — especially for sensitive skin. Here's exactly what to look for, what to avoid, and why the right formula can make a visible difference overnight.

Dream Cream vs. Barrier Balm: How to Know Which One Your Skin Actually Needs
Both the Dream Cream Nighttime Moisturizer and the Radical Repair® Barrier Balm support skin health overnight — but they do different jobs. Here's how to tell which one is right for your skin right...

Signs Your Current Cleanser Is Damaging Your Skin Barrier (And What to Switch To)
The tight, squeaky-clean feeling after washing your face isn't a sign of clean skin — it's often a sign of barrier damage. Here are seven signs your cleanser is the problem, and what to look for in...

7 Signs Your Skin Barrier is Damaged and What to Do Next
Learn the common signs of a damaged skin barrier and how to build a gentle routine that supports calm, hydrated, resilient skin.

How to Build a Complete Skincare Routine Around the Radical Repair® System
The Radical Repair® line was designed as a system, not a collection of standalone products. Here is how to build the complete routine from morning to evening, how to introduce the retinol serum at ...

The Best Face Cleanser for Sensitive Skin (And What the Label Should Actually Say)
Sensitive skin is not a flaw. It is a characteristic that requires different ingredient standards than most cleanser labels deliver. Here is how to read a cleanser label correctly, which ingredient...

How to Double Cleanse: A Step-by-Step Guide for Every Skin Type
If you wear sunscreen or makeup every day, a single cleanse at night is probably not enough. Here is how to double cleanse correctly, which skin types benefit most, and how to choose the right prod...

Why Does My Skin Feel Tight After Washing My Face? (And Why Our New Cleanser Won't Do That.)
By Matt Ruggieri, Co-Founder and Head of Product Development
That tight, pulled feeling right after you wash your face is one of the most universal skincare complaints I hear. People describe it a...










