What is the Skin Barrier Function
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What is the Skin Barrier Function and How to Protect It

Wrinkles? Acne and breakouts? Oily and or Dry Skin? Dull Skin?  The skin barrier function is not only your skin’s first line of defense against environmental stressors and potential irritants – the appearance and the well-being of your skin actually depend on its ability to function. This vital layer is responsible for maintaining the skin’s moisture…

Skin's structure and function
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THE BASICS OF UNDERSTANDING YOUR SKIN’S STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION

You might know that the skin is the largest organ of the human body, and you might also know that skin is made up of several layers. But for something that makes up about 16% of our body weight, there is still so much about the skin that many of us simply do not understand….

Vitamin K cucumber on eye for skin care purpose
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Skin Care Benefits of Vitamin K and Treating The Dark Circles Under Your Eyes

Can topical application of Vitamin K on your skin help make the dark circles under your eyes disappear?   The short answer is yes, Vitamin K is an amazing way to prevent and make dark circles under your eyes disappear. Vitamin K is known for the following skin care benefits:   All of which are anti-aging, promoting a smooth…

rosacea skin
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Everything You Need to Know About Rosacea

In this blog post you will find everything you need to know about Rosacea. Rosacea is a long-term, chronic skin condition that mainly affects the face in adult men and women age 30 to 50. Rosacea is a chronic condition that does not go away but can be controlled and managed medically. It affects more women…

Exploring the Science Behind Skin Care
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Exploring the Science Behind Skin Care

We all want to know the science behind skin care. Unfortunately, a lot of brands will try to distract from the science with trends and buzz words. On the other side, we at Metrin Skincare actually want you to know the science behind the skin care, because it is what we are passionate about. Skin…

5 tips to reduce skin breakouts while using masks
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5 tips to reduce skin breakouts while using masks

Wearing masks because you care Of course, you care! Not just about your own health, but for the well-being of others – your family, friends, all your loved ones, and for everyone in your community. But you can also care about learning about preventing mask breakouts & acne. During a pandemic, with Covid-19 infections abound,…

Acne Help for Adults and Teens 
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Acne Help for Adults and Teens 

Acne among adults is as real an issue as it is for teenagers, and there’s help available if you’re looking in the right place. Acne is a skin condition that affects over 15% of adult women and 5% of adult men. Combined with a jumble of old wives’ tales and ‘miracle cures’, acne can be an emotionally painful and frustrating ordeal for teens and adults alike. While…

How to Care for Combination Skin using Metrin
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How to Care for Combination Skin using Metrin

Many Metrin Skincare users have combination skin. A person with combination skin – the most common skin type – experiences characteristics of both oily and dry skin. Usually, the skin across the forehead and down the nose and chin (the T-zone) will be oily, and the cheeks may be dry and tight. The location of…