Skin Encyclopedia

An evidence-based skincare reference by SYNC Beauty.

Encyclopedia

Beginner Skincare Routine

a straightforward starting point for those new to skincare, built around a few essential steps that are easy to maintain. The goal is to keep skin clean, hydrated, and protected...

Beginner Skincare Routine

a straightforward starting point for those new to skincare, built around a few essential steps that are easy to maintain. The goal is to keep skin clean, hydrated, and protected...

Minimalist Skincare Routine

a pared-down approach that relies on a few well-chosen products to meet skin's core needs without unnecessary steps. It typically centers on cleansing, moisturizing, and sun protection, adding actives only...

Minimalist Skincare Routine

a pared-down approach that relies on a few well-chosen products to meet skin's core needs without unnecessary steps. It typically centers on cleansing, moisturizing, and sun protection, adding actives only...

Night Skincare Routine

a set of evening steps that cleanse away the day's buildup and support the skin's natural overnight repair process. Nighttime is when many people apply active treatments like retinoids and...

Night Skincare Routine

a set of evening steps that cleanse away the day's buildup and support the skin's natural overnight repair process. Nighttime is when many people apply active treatments like retinoids and...

Morning Skincare Routine

a sequence of steps done after waking to cleanse, protect, and prepare skin for daytime exposure to sun, pollution, and other environmental stress. The focus is typically on protection, with...

Morning Skincare Routine

a sequence of steps done after waking to cleanse, protect, and prepare skin for daytime exposure to sun, pollution, and other environmental stress. The focus is typically on protection, with...

How Hydration Differs From Moisturization

the distinction between adding water to the skin and sealing that water in to prevent it from escaping. Hydration raises the skin's water content, while moisturization focuses on reinforcing the...

How Hydration Differs From Moisturization

the distinction between adding water to the skin and sealing that water in to prevent it from escaping. Hydration raises the skin's water content, while moisturization focuses on reinforcing the...

How Skin Absorbs Ingredients

the process by which topically applied substances cross the skin's outer barrier and reach the living cells beneath. Absorption depends on an ingredient's size, solubility, and concentration, as well as...

How Skin Absorbs Ingredients

the process by which topically applied substances cross the skin's outer barrier and reach the living cells beneath. Absorption depends on an ingredient's size, solubility, and concentration, as well as...