Skin Encyclopedia

An evidence-based skincare reference by SYNC Beauty.

Encyclopedia

Sweat-Related Breakouts

blemishes that appear when sweat mixes with oil, bacteria, and debris and becomes trapped against the skin, often under clothing, hats, or equipment. Friction and occlusion can worsen this, producing...

Sweat-Related Breakouts

blemishes that appear when sweat mixes with oil, bacteria, and debris and becomes trapped against the skin, often under clothing, hats, or equipment. Friction and occlusion can worsen this, producing...

Summer Breakouts

acne and clogged pores that flare during hot, humid weather, when heat, sweat, sunscreen, and excess oil combine on the skin. Rising temperatures can increase oil production and trap debris...

Summer Breakouts

acne and clogged pores that flare during hot, humid weather, when heat, sweat, sunscreen, and excess oil combine on the skin. Rising temperatures can increase oil production and trap debris...

Winter Skin

the dryness, tightness, flaking, and sensitivity that many people notice during cold months. Low humidity, indoor heating, and harsh weather pull moisture from the skin and weaken its protective barrier,...

Winter Skin

the dryness, tightness, flaking, and sensitivity that many people notice during cold months. Low humidity, indoor heating, and harsh weather pull moisture from the skin and weaken its protective barrier,...

Skin Barrier Itch

an itchy, sometimes tight or stinging sensation that occurs when the skin's protective outer layer is weakened and loses moisture. A compromised barrier allows irritants in and water out, leaving...

Skin Barrier Itch

an itchy, sometimes tight or stinging sensation that occurs when the skin's protective outer layer is weakened and loses moisture. A compromised barrier allows irritants in and water out, leaving...

Redness After Exfoliation

temporary flushing or pink-to-red skin that can appear after using physical scrubs or chemical acids. Mild, short-lived redness can be a normal response, but strong or lingering redness often signals...

Redness After Exfoliation

temporary flushing or pink-to-red skin that can appear after using physical scrubs or chemical acids. Mild, short-lived redness can be a normal response, but strong or lingering redness often signals...

Sallow and Yellow-Toned Skin

a dull, tired, or faintly yellowish complexion that lacks its usual clarity and glow. It often reflects a mix of factors such as slowed cell turnover, buildup of dead surface...

Sallow and Yellow-Toned Skin

a dull, tired, or faintly yellowish complexion that lacks its usual clarity and glow. It often reflects a mix of factors such as slowed cell turnover, buildup of dead surface...