NOOKS Journal

18 beloved products that are mostly water and crude oil. - NOOKS BALM

18 beloved products that are mostly water and c...

Petrolatum goes by five different names. It's refined from crude oil. And it's the #1 or #2 ingredient in some of the most recommended, most trusted, most gifted skincare products...

18 beloved products that are mostly water and c...

Petrolatum goes by five different names. It's refined from crude oil. And it's the #1 or #2 ingredient in some of the most recommended, most trusted, most gifted skincare products...

Can a Barrier Balm Cause Irritation? Yes. Here's Why We're Transparent About It. - NOOKS BALM

Can a Barrier Balm Cause Irritation? Yes. Here'...

There is no such thing as hypoallergenic. The word means nothing legally. It has no standardised testing protocol. A brand can use it for almost any reason or no reason...

Can a Barrier Balm Cause Irritation? Yes. Here'...

There is no such thing as hypoallergenic. The word means nothing legally. It has no standardised testing protocol. A brand can use it for almost any reason or no reason...

Calendula, Marshmallow, Manuka: What These Actually Do (Beyond Sounding Nice) - NOOKS BALM

Calendula, Marshmallow, Manuka: What These Actu...

Most natural skincare lists pretty botanicals to make you feel something. We're not doing that. The Everywhere Balm contains 15 botanicals. Each one is in the formula because it does...

Calendula, Marshmallow, Manuka: What These Actu...

Most natural skincare lists pretty botanicals to make you feel something. We're not doing that. The Everywhere Balm contains 15 botanicals. Each one is in the formula because it does...

Tattoo Aftercare Without Petroleum: Why Your Artist Is Wrong (Sorry) - NOOKS BALM

Tattoo Aftercare Without Petroleum: Why Your Ar...

Your tattoo artist gave you Bepanthen or Aquaphor and told you to use it for two weeks. Follow that. Tattoo artists know the raw healing window better than anyone, and...

Tattoo Aftercare Without Petroleum: Why Your Ar...

Your tattoo artist gave you Bepanthen or Aquaphor and told you to use it for two weeks. Follow that. Tattoo artists know the raw healing window better than anyone, and...

Petroleum vs Plant-Based Barrier Balms: Why Breathability Matters More Than You Think - NOOKS BALM

Petroleum vs Plant-Based Barrier Balms: Why Bre...

Petroleum jelly has been the default barrier product for over 150 years. Default doesn't mean optimal. It means unchallenged. Here's what petroleum does well: it seals. That's it. It sits...

Petroleum vs Plant-Based Barrier Balms: Why Bre...

Petroleum jelly has been the default barrier product for over 150 years. Default doesn't mean optimal. It means unchallenged. Here's what petroleum does well: it seals. That's it. It sits...

Every Skin Issue The Everywhere Balm Actually Handles - NOOKS BALM

Every Skin Issue The Everywhere Balm Actually H...

Every Skin Issue The Everywhere Balm Actually Handles Barrier Dysfunction Looks Different On Everyone. Here's What We Mean. You're not broken. Your barrier is just compromised. And compromised skin doesn't...

Every Skin Issue The Everywhere Balm Actually H...

Every Skin Issue The Everywhere Balm Actually Handles Barrier Dysfunction Looks Different On Everyone. Here's What We Mean. You're not broken. Your barrier is just compromised. And compromised skin doesn't...