The Gentle Skin Care Revolution

“Our nervous system, which regulates our cognition, mood and body function, and our skin come from the same embryonic layer called the ectoderm when we are in our embryonic stage,” says Stephanie Lee, founder of Selfmade, a brand built on many of the fundamentals of efficacy and psychodermatology.SelfmadeAccording to a 2022 Aveeno report, “71% of [global] adults identify as having sensitive skin,” representing a 55% jump over two decades^a. The report notes that sensitive skin isn’t just a physical condition; it also has a “psychological impact, influencing quality of life and emotional well-being.”