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Abby Gardner
The Gentle Myth
9 minutes Posted Mar 16, 2026 at 12:00 pm.
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“Gentle” is everywhere in skin care, but what does it actually mean?


In this episode, we questioned the word everyone trust in almost no one defines. Because gentle isn’t regulated, and it doesn’t auto automatically means safe.


We break down what truly determines gentleness and skin physiology, why stacking “mild” products can still damage your barrier, and how to tell if your routine is building resilience, or creating dependency.


If you think you’re using a gentle routine, this might challenge that.