Skin Encyclopedia

An evidence-based skincare reference by SYNC Beauty.

Encyclopedia

Skin in Your 20s

skin that is typically at its healthiest, with robust collagen, efficient cell turnover, and good elasticity, though oiliness and occasional breakouts can persist. This decade is widely viewed as a...

Skin in Your 20s

skin that is typically at its healthiest, with robust collagen, efficient cell turnover, and good elasticity, though oiliness and occasional breakouts can persist. This decade is widely viewed as a...

Menopausal Skin

skin affected by the decline in estrogen around menopause, which can bring increased dryness, reduced firmness, thinning, and slower wound healing. Falling estrogen accelerates collagen loss, so visible changes may...

Menopausal Skin

skin affected by the decline in estrogen around menopause, which can bring increased dryness, reduced firmness, thinning, and slower wound healing. Falling estrogen accelerates collagen loss, so visible changes may...

Pregnancy Skin

skin during pregnancy, when hormonal shifts and increased blood flow can produce changes such as a noticeable glow, breakouts, increased pigmentation, or heightened sensitivity. These effects vary widely between individuals...

Pregnancy Skin

skin during pregnancy, when hormonal shifts and increased blood flow can produce changes such as a noticeable glow, breakouts, increased pigmentation, or heightened sensitivity. These effects vary widely between individuals...

Men's Skin

skin that, on average, tends to be thicker, oilier, and higher in collagen density than women's, largely due to the influence of androgen hormones. Regular shaving is also a distinctive...

Men's Skin

skin that, on average, tends to be thicker, oilier, and higher in collagen density than women's, largely due to the influence of androgen hormones. Regular shaving is also a distinctive...

Teen Skin

skin during adolescence, when rising hormone levels increase oil production and often lead to breakouts, shine, and enlarged-looking pores. These shifts are a normal part of puberty and typically affect...

Teen Skin

skin during adolescence, when rising hormone levels increase oil production and often lead to breakouts, shine, and enlarged-looking pores. These shifts are a normal part of puberty and typically affect...

Mature Skin

skin showing the cumulative effects of aging and sun exposure, such as reduced firmness, finer texture, drynes, and more visible lines. These changes stem largely from a gradual decline in...

Mature Skin

skin showing the cumulative effects of aging and sun exposure, such as reduced firmness, finer texture, drynes, and more visible lines. These changes stem largely from a gradual decline in...