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The Garden

Notes on skin, nature
and everyday care.

A place to look closer. Explore ingredients, understand the research and find a little more ease in your routine.

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Sensitive skin ↗

Find a starting point for sudden sensitivity, fragrance questions and choosing a moisturiser. Follow practical Garden guides and their original sources.

Barrier support ↗

Explore barrier-support skincare, compare creams and serums, and follow the evidence on ceramides and ectoin. A focused reading guide from The Garden.

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Ingredients 7 min read

PDRN in skincare: what the studies show

What the original topical studies tested, how they differ from injections and microneedling, and what to check before choosing a cream or serum.

Investigations 7 min read

UK ingredient search trends 2026: a 24-query snapshot

A fixed UK search panel, matched months and a closer look at ingredient names versus product formats. Explore the estimates and download the monthly data.

Skin science 9 min read

How to repair your skin barrier: a step-by-step guide

A damaged skin barrier shows up as dryness, redness and stinging. Here's how to repair it, step by step, backed by dermatological science.

Ingredients 6 min read

What is ectoin? Benefits, evidence and how to use it

Understand ectoin hydration research, what it does not establish, and how to compare a cream or serum for your routine.

Buying guides 7 min read

Best moisturiser for facial eczema: how to choose

Compare emollient types, understand the limits of the original studies, and choose with your pharmacist or clinician.

Investigations 4 min read

How to check clinical skincare claims

What ingredient percentages and clinical studies can tell you, and which questions to ask before comparing formulas.

Skin science 8 min read

Damaged skin barrier: signs, causes and how to repair it

Redness, stinging, flaking, breakouts: these can all be signs of a compromised skin barrier. Here's how to spot the damage and rebuild.

Ingredients 7 min read

What do peptides do for skin? The complete guide

Peptides are one of the most searched skincare ingredients. The science behind signal peptides, copper peptides, and why they matter for ageing skin.

Buying guides 6 min read

Best ceramide moisturiser UK: how to choose

Compare ceramide creams and a lighter serum, understand ingredient labels, and choose a texture that fits your routine.

Skin science 7 min read

Why is my skin suddenly sensitive? Causes and next steps

Stinging, burning or redness can have several causes. What the original studies can tell you, and when to seek advice.

Ingredients 4 min read

Exosomes in skincare: what the evidence can tell you

How to evaluate exosome claims, and why a ferment or plant extract label is not enough.

Buying guides 7 min read

Best moisturiser for sensitive skin: how to choose

Compare textures, check known sensitivities and understand the limits of ingredient studies when choosing a moisturiser.

Skin science 7 min read

The correct skincare order: a step-by-step guide

Applying products in the wrong order can undo their work. The sequence that lets every step do its job.

Ingredients 7 min read

Fragrance in skincare: allergies and UK/EU labels

Understand fragrance allergy, essential oils and parfum, with current labelling rules for Great Britain, Northern Ireland and the EU.

Buying guides 7 min read

Peptide moisturiser: why peptides are the future of anti-ageing

Peptides signal your skin to support its own structure. But which ones work, and which are marketing? A science-backed breakdown.

Buying guides 6 min read

Skin barrier repair cream: what to check

Compare textures, known sensitivities and whole-formula evidence. What the original studies can tell you before choosing a cream or serum.

Nature, considered

The ingredient edit

Explore the glossary

Botanical origins, formulation science and the questions worth asking. Start with an ingredient and see where it takes you.

Ectoin

Water, salt & resilience

Ceramides

A closer look at lipids

Peptides

Beyond the ingredient name

Plant extracts

From fruit to formulation

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