Beam SkinTok Fact Check — by Dr Lauren Knight & Dr Tarryn Jacobs, Dermatologists Chasing a tan on purpose is a trend, and it is happening on your feed right now. Here is what a tan actually is, and why dermatologists never call it healthy. Tan maxing means going after a tan deliberately, often by heading out when the UV index is high to get one faster. It looks like a glow-up. Underneath, it is something very different. FACT CHECK FOUR TAN MAXING MYTHS, ANSWERED These are the

You've seen the term everywhere on your For You page. Nobody ever explains it. So we're explaining it properly, and without the science jargon. If you've spent any time on SkinTok or Instagram, you've heard someone say "protect your skin barrier" about a hundred times, usually with zero explanation of what that actually means. Here's the part nobody skips to: what the barrier is, how to tell if yours is okay, and what to actually do about it. THE BASICS It's the wall that pro

Acne in tweens and teens is common and part of growing up, but why does it happen, how best to manage it and when to see a dermatologist. All these answered in this post.

By Dr Tarryn Jacobs As a dermatologist, one of the biggest shifts I’ve seen of late is how complicated skincare for tweens and teens has become. There’s a constant stream of trending ingredients, multi-step routines and strong actives being marketed to younger skin. Kids know more about actives than their parents and are seeking them out. When developing Beam rather than focusing on trends, we focused on what actually keeps skin healthy, balanced and resilient over time while

A Parent’s Guide to Tween & Teen Skincare If your child has started asking about skincare, you’re not alone. More and more parents are trying to figure out when their child should start a skincare routine , what tween skincare should actually look like and whether skincare for tweens is even necessary in the first place. In dermatology rooms, on social media and in shops, interest in skincare is starting younger and that leaves many parents wondering where to begin. The go

Looking for safe sun protection for tweens and teens? Here’s a simple South African guide to sunscreen, shade, hats, and healthy skin habits for kids.