Journal
Notes on gentle, grown-up-approved skincare.
Honest, evidence-based notes from our dermatologist and our founders.

Bare la Terre Wins Editor’s Choice at the Junior Design Awards 2026
23 September 2026 · 1 min read
Bare la Terre has been awarded Editor’s Choice for Best Tween/Teen Toiletries Collection at the Junior Design Awards 2026, celebrating our simple, gentle and age appropriate approach to skincare for young skin.
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The Rise of Cosmeticorexia: Why Young Skin Needs Less, Not More
17 September 2026 · 3 min read
From “Sephora kids” to viral skincare routines, tweens are being encouraged to use products their skin simply does not need.
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back to school with Bare la Terre
6 September 2026 · 1 min read
Back to school means back to routines. In the Bare la Terre magazine, discover simple skincare habits, practical tips and expert advice from Dr Mariana Noy to help young skin start the new term well.
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They are not listening to your values. They are watching your hands
3 September 2026 · 4 min read
Children learn what to want by watching, not by being told. The sigh, the scroll, the unboxing, the way we talk about what other people have.
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Tween mental health
2 September 2026 · 3 min read
The tween years can bring big emotions, growing independence and new pressures, but how do you know what’s normal and when to worry?
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Why Skincare Ingredients Matter for Growing Skin | Bare la Terre
17 August 2026 · 3 min read
Not every product from the same brand is created equally. Discover why reading ingredients matters when choosing skincare for young, growing skin.
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Inspire Her: Dr. Mariana Brings Skin School to Stamford Bridge
5 August 2026 · 1 min read
Dr Mariana visited 400 girls, ages 9 to 14, at Inspire Her in London - a day at Chelsea Football Club's stadium that reminded us why we started.
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The Tween Skincare Myth: Why Your Tween Does Not Need Beauty Serums
28 July 2026 · 3 min read
“Mum, I NEED this peptide serum.” A GP - and mother of an 11-year-old - on why tween skin needs far less than TikTok says.
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Dr Mariana Noy Featured in The Sun’s Fabulous Magazine
20 July 2026 · 1 min read
Our consultant paediatric dermatologist shares her advice on breakouts, irritation and age-appropriate skincare in Fabulous Magazine's “Spot On” feature.
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Do children need skincare
20 July 2026 · 2 min read
Children do not need complicated skincare routines - but they do benefit from basic, protective care designed specifically for their delicate skin.
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Bare la Terre at Happy Place Festival: A Weekend We’ll Never Forget
17 July 2026 · 2 min read
Families tried our SPF 50 sunscreen, shared their stories - and we sold out. Proof that families are ready for skincare designed for the world their children will inherit.
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Social Media and Children
14 July 2026 · 2 min read
As a paediatric dermatologist, I have seen social media shift skincare from a simple health habit into a performance-driven activity - sometimes for children still in primary school.
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Why did We Launch Bare la Terre
15 May 2026 · 2 min read
Bare la Terre has a clear and heartfelt purpose: to bring simplicity, safety and calm back into how we care for young skin.
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Bare la terre Is the Latest Brand to Join the Tween Skincare Boom
10 May 2026 · 2 min read
A new dermatologist-developed brand designed for the ‘in-betweens’ - kids who have outgrown childish creams but aren't ready for teen skincare.
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Rise of “Sephora Kids” and Why Parents Are Searching for Better Skincare for Tweens
6 May 2026 · 1 min read
Over the past few years, the beauty industry has seen the rapid rise of the “Sephora Kids” phenomenon - and parents are asking what's actually safe.
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Kids Don’t Need Adult Skincare And This Is Why We Built Bare la Terre
20 April 2026 · 2 min read
Bare la Terre did not begin as a business idea. It began as a question - a quiet moment between a mother and her child.
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