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Ingredients & Sensitivity

Ingredient lists are most useful when read in context. Learn which categories may matter for reactive skin and why fear-based blacklist advice is rarely helpful.

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A measured approach to fragrance, common irritants and the ingredients that help moisturisers do their job.

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START HERE · 12 min read

Ingredients to Avoid for Dry Skin: A Sensible, Non-Fear-Based Guide

Learn which skincare ingredient categories may worsen dry or sensitive skin, how to separate irritation from allergy and why universal blacklists mislead.

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Fragrance-Free vs Unscented: What Dry and Sensitive Skin Should Know

Understand the difference between fragrance-free and unscented skincare, how masking fragrance works and when fragrance allergy needs professional assessment.

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GO DEEPER · 10 min read

Humectants, Emollients and Occlusives: How Moisturisers Actually Work

Learn how humectants, emollients and occlusives perform different jobs in a moisturiser and how to choose a balanced formula for dry skin.

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