Skincare Science Articles, Written by a Nurse

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Skincare science, explained simply.

Plain-language articles based on published research. Nothing on this site is for sale, and no products are recommended for profit.

A viral term for facial puffiness. Here's what the actual research on cortisol and skin says — and what it doesn't.

Beauty sleep isn't marketing. Here's what controlled studies find about sleep, skin repair, and visible aging.

“I don't need sunscreen — I don't burn.” Here's what the evidence shows about UV, pigmentation, and darker skin tones.

The idea that chronic, low-grade inflammation accelerates aging. Here's what the science actually claims.

A short, practical guide to spotting weak evidence and marketing dressed up as science.