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The ZÉORA Journal

Thoughts on sensitive skin restoration, botanical intelligence, and the ritual of balance.

Fragrance in Skincare: Why It Damages Sensitive Skin

Fragrance in Skincare: Why It Damages Sensitive Skin

If you have sensitive skin and you have been trying to work out what keeps triggering it, fragrance is the first place to look. It is the most common cause of contact dermatitis and skin sensitisation in skincare. It is present in the majority of products, including many marketed as gentle, natural, or suitable for sensitive skin. 

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What Is the Skin Barrier and Why Does It Break Down?

What Is the Skin Barrier and Why Does It Break Down?

If you have sensitive skin, you have probably heard the phrase 'skin barrier' more times than you can count. But most people, even those who use skincare daily, have never been told what the skin barrier actually is, what damages it, or why restoring it changes everything.

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