Ghada Hassan, Founder and Editorial Lead at Gentle Glow

Ghada Hassan

I founded Gentle Glow after years of navigating oily and acne-prone skin and learning how sebum production, skin barrier health, and skincare formulation affect the way skin behaves. As Founder and Editorial Lead, I focus on evidence-based skincare, non-comedogenic formulations, and practical routines that help people make informed skincare choices. I believe skincare science should feel clear and approachable, so Gentle Glow simplifies the research and turns it into practical guidance you can actually use to care for your skin.

Best Benzoyl Peroxide Products for Oily and Acne-Prone Skin (2026 Guide)

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Gentle Glow Editorial Team • Updated May 2026 • Evidence-based skincare The best benzoyl peroxide products for oily and acne-prone skin in 2026 include lightweight 2.5% micronized gels such as Neutrogena Stubborn Acne AM, barrier-supportive creamy washes like CeraVe Acne…

Retinol vs Retinal vs Granactive Retinoid: Which Is Best for Oily Acne-Prone Skin?

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Retinol vs retinal vs Granactive Retinoid for oily acne-prone skin: retinal is often the best overall choice. It requires only one conversion step to retinoic acid and has demonstrated direct antibacterial activity against C. acnes. Retinol is a well-established option…

Best Retinol Products for Oily and Acne-Prone Skin (2026): What Actually Works Without Irritation

Best retinol products for oily skin including CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum, COSRX The Retinol 0.5 Oil, and Differin Gel.

The best retinol products for oily and acne-prone skin in 2026 include CeraVe Resurfacing Retinol Serum, La Roche-Posay Retinol B3 Serum, and COSRX Retinol 0.5 Oil Serum. These formulas use lightweight textures and gradual-release retinol to clear pores without clogging…

How to Fix a Damaged Skin Barrier from Over-Exfoliation (2026 Guide for Oily and Acne-Prone Skin)

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Gentle Glow Editorial Team • Updated April 2026 • Evidence-based skincare Knowing how to fix a damaged skin barrier requires stopping all active treatments immediately to restore the lipid layer, as disruption increases transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and triggers excess…

Retinoids for Oily Skin: Clear Pores and Prevent Acne (Beginner to Advanced Guide)

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Gentle Glow Editorial Team • Updated April 2026 • Evidence-based skincare Retinoids for oily skin are the gold-standard treatment because they regulate cell turnover, prevent microcomedones, and normalize follicular hyperkeratosis. Unlike surface treatments, they work inside the pore to stop…

Lifestyle Habits That Cause Acne: The Hidden Diet, Stress and Sleep Triggers (2026)

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Medically reviewed • Updated March 2026 • Evidence-based skincare Lifestyle habits that cause acne—such as diet, stress, and sleep—affect breakouts by increasing oil production, inflammation, and pore congestion. High-glycemic foods raise insulin levels, stress increases cortisol, and poor sleep slows…

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Medically reviewed • Updated March 2026 • Evidence-based skincare Many people believe acne happens simply because their skin produces too much oil. It’s a common assumption — if the face looks shiny, the oil must be causing the breakouts. But…