The Octaskin Journal
From science breakdowns to real-world routines, this is where clarity meets care. Learn more about the skin you’re in and how to support it with intention.
Scalp flaking isn't about dirt or dryness. It's your immune system reacting to fatty acids your own scalp yeast produces, and that changes what actually helps.
Flaky, red skin that will not clear up? Here is how to tell seborrheic dermatitis and eczema apart, and why the wrong moisturizer can make things worse.
Is squalane safe for seborrheic dermatitis? Yes. It is a Malassezia-safe emollient that hydrates without feeding the yeast. See the science and how to use it.
Does apple cider vinegar help seborrheic dermatitis? An honest look at the low-pH theory, the negative soak study, burn risk, and what has real evidence.
Coconut oil is roughly half lauric acid, a fatty acid Malassezia may use, so it can worsen seborrheic dermatitis. Here is the honest, science-based verdict.
Seborrheic dermatitis in ears causes flaky, itchy skin behind and around them. Learn the Malassezia cause, how to tell it from an infection, and how to treat it.