Plain language
Humectant, occlusive, and SPF in plain words.
Face moisturizer, explained plainly
Skin types, ingredients, SPF, and labels, sourced and linked.
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Moisturizer for dry skin
Cream, timing, and what to skip.
Skin types, explained
Normal, dry, oily, combination.
Hyaluronic acid, explained
A humectant, explained.
Moisturizer with SPF, explained
A cosmetic and a drug.
Hypoallergenic and noncomedogenic, explained
Two label terms, explained.
Cosmetic vs drug claims
The claim sets the rules.
Why use these guides
Sourced facts
From the FDA, its sunscreen monograph, and the American Academy of Dermatology.
A health note on every guide
Every guide ends with the same short health line.
No price tags or picks
We explain labels and ingredients. If we ever link to a retailer, we say so.
Trying something new?
Test it on a small patch of skin first.
