https://skinjot.com/en/blog/ Plain guides to keeping a skin journal, tracking acne and sensitivity with photos and preparing for a dermatologist appointment. en https://skinjot.com/en/blog/best-skin-tracker-apps/ https://skinjot.com/en/blog/best-skin-tracker-apps/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 iPhone apps for tracking acne, skincare routines and products: Skinjot, BasicBeauty, FeelinMySkin, Clarity, SkinMirror, AcneTrack and more. What to look for and which one suits whom. https://skinjot.com/en/blog/how-to-keep-a-skin-journal/ https://skinjot.com/en/blog/how-to-keep-a-skin-journal/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 What to write in a skin journal, how to take photos and how long to keep it. A step-by-step guide to tracking acne and sensitivity and bringing organized information to your dermatologist. https://skinjot.com/en/blog/how-to-patch-test-skincare/ https://skinjot.com/en/blog/how-to-patch-test-skincare/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 How to test a new cream or serum before putting it on your face: the 7–10 day at-home patch test, how to read the result and how to track a new product once it joins your routine. https://skinjot.com/en/blog/how-to-photograph-acne-progress/ https://skinjot.com/en/blog/how-to-photograph-acne-progress/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 How to keep light, angle, distance and background consistent when tracking acne and redness with photos. Seven rules for comparable photos and a simple weekly plan. https://skinjot.com/en/blog/menstrual-cycle-and-acne/ https://skinjot.com/en/blog/menstrual-cycle-and-acne/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 How to find out whether your breakouts get worse before your period: what to record, for how many cycles, what research says and how to compare by cycle day. https://skinjot.com/en/blog/sleep-stress-and-skin/ https://skinjot.com/en/blog/sleep-stress-and-skin/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Do poor sleep and stress affect your skin? What research says, and a simple 30-day tracking plan to find your own triggers: what to record and how to compare. https://skinjot.com/en/blog/what-does-the-pao-symbol-mean/ https://skinjot.com/en/blog/what-does-the-pao-symbol-mean/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 The open-jar symbol (PAO) on cosmetics tells you how many months a product can be used after opening. How it differs from an expiry date, how to calculate it and how to tell a product has gone off. https://skinjot.com/en/blog/what-to-bring-to-a-dermatologist-appointment/ https://skinjot.com/en/blog/what-to-bring-to-a-dermatologist-appointment/ Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 A short checklist for your dermatology visit: your questions, a medication and product list, a timeline of changes, consistent photos and what to avoid wearing on the day.