Dermasté Journal

Skincare science,
considered carefully.

Evidence-aware guidance on ingredients, formulation, skin barrier science, midlife skin, and the claims cosmetics can honestly support.

How Often Should Dry Midlife Skin Be Cleansed?

posted in: Cleansing |

Woman in her mid-fifties gently cleansing naturally textured skin during a quiet evening routine.

How Often Should Dry Midlife Skin Be Cleansed?: Cleansing removes soil, sunscreen and lipids. Surfactant system, concentration, pH, contact time, water temp.

Surfactants Are Necessary. Harshness Is Not

posted in: Cleansing |

Young man gently cleansing with a low-foam wash at a forest-green bathroom sink.

Surfactants Are Necessary. Harshness Is Not: Cleansing removes soil, sunscreen and lipids. Surfactant system, concentration, pH, contact time, water tempera.

A Cleanser Can Undo a Thoughtful Leave-On Routine

posted in: Cleansing |

Woman cleansing with abundant foam at a green vanity beside a plain serum bottle and moisturizer jar.

A Cleanser Can Undo a Thoughtful Leave-On Routine: Cleansing removes soil, sunscreen and lipids. Surfactant system, concentration, pH, contact time, water t.