The Journal
Notes on skin, lips and doing less
No trends, no miracle claims. Just what we have learned making small batches and answering the same questions over and over.
Latest · Routines · 5 min read
A Five-Minute Skincare Routine That Actually Holds Up
Four products, twice a day, done consistently, beats a twelve-step routine you abandon in March. Here is the minimum that works.
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Ingredients · 8 min
How to Read a Skincare Ingredient List (Without a Chemistry Degree)
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Climate · 7 min
Skincare in Harmattan: A Practical Guide for Nigerian Skin
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Lips · 6 min
Dark Lips: The Real Causes and What Actually Helps
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Routines · 6 min
How to Use Face Oil Without Looking Greasy
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Ingredients · 7 min
Why Black Soap Dries Some Skin Types (And How to Fix It)
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