// Skin Landing (Layer 2) — editorial feature const SKIN = { issue: "No. 04", dateline: "Skin · Spring / Summer 2026", hero: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1616394584738-fc6e612e71b9?w=2000&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop", heroAlt: "Close-up editorial portrait — the skin chapter", }; /* 5 subcategories; staying out of medical territory (no acne/anti-aging). */ const SUBCATS = [ { id: "cleansing", n: "01", title: "Cleansing", slug: "cleansing", deck: "The quiet ritual everything else sits on top of.", body: "Before you treat, before you hydrate, before you step into the sun — you begin here. A good cleanse is less about what it strips away and more about what it leaves behind: calm, balanced skin that's ready to listen.", pull: "If I could get anyone to change one thing, it would be how they wash their face at night.", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1556228852-80b6e5eeff06?w=1400&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop", figcap: "A second cleanse is the most underrated minute of your week.", tag: "Chapter One", subs: ["Oil Cleansers", "Cream Cleansers", "Gel Cleansers", "Double Cleansing", "Micellar Waters"], count: "24 techniques", }, { id: "moisturising", n: "02", title: "Moisturising", slug: "moisturising", deck: "Hydration as a habit — not a rescue mission.", body: "Your moisturiser isn't trying to fix anything dramatic. Its job is dull and wonderful: hold what you already have. We sort by what your skin actually feels like today — not what a label told you to believe about it last year.", pull: "Find a moisturiser that disappears. Not one you can feel an hour later.", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512290923902-8a9f81dc236c?w=1400&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop", figcap: "Layer damp — never dry. Water goes first, oil goes last.", tag: "Chapter Two", subs: ["Oily Skin", "Dry Skin", "Combination Skin", "Sensitive Skin", "Layering Technique"], count: "31 techniques", }, { id: "exfoliation", n: "03", title: "Exfoliation", slug: "exfoliation", deck: "Less, but better. Less often, and with more thought.", body: "There's a reason we've moved away from scrubs with beads in them. Good exfoliation is the gentlest thing in your week — a polish, a pause, a subtle tilt toward clearer light. We'll help you find the right cadence for the skin you have, not the one you wish you had.", pull: "Twice a week is a ceiling, not a goal.", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1570194065650-d99fb4bedf0a?w=1400&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop", figcap: "Chemical vs. physical — and why most of us should pick one.", tag: "Chapter Three", subs: ["Sensitive Skin", "Combination Skin", "Oily Skin", "Normal Skin", "AHA vs BHA"], count: "18 techniques", }, { id: "serums", n: "04", title: "Serums & Treatments", slug: "serums", deck: "The thin, thoughtful layer that does the most work.", body: "A serum is a decision. A focused one. We don't stack ten of them — we pick the two that suit the week you're having and we give them room to do their job. Vitamin C in the morning, something quieter at night, and enough patience to let both of them show up.", pull: "The most expensive serum in the world is the one you never gave time to.", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1598440947619-2c35fc9aa908?w=1400&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop", figcap: "Two to four drops. Press — don't rub.", tag: "Chapter Four", subs: ["Vitamin C", "Niacinamide", "Hyaluronic Acid", "Peptides", "Layering Order"], count: "22 techniques", }, { id: "spf", n: "05", title: "SPF", slug: "spf", deck: "The one step no one wishes they'd skipped.", body: "If I had to keep one thing, it would be this. Not because I'm worried — because I'm protecting everything else I've already done. Sunscreen is the step that makes all the others worth it. Re-apply it, actually. Outside the house, every two hours.", pull: "SPF is the only product I'd argue about.", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1556228578-8c89e6adf883?w=1400&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop", figcap: "A two-finger length for face and neck. Every morning, no exceptions.", tag: "Chapter Five", subs: ["Oily Skin", "Dry Skin", "Combination Skin", "Mineral vs Chemical", "Reapplication"], count: "14 techniques", }, ]; const SIDEBAR_OTHER = [ { label: "Makeup", icon: "◐" }, { label: "Hair", icon: "◉" }, { label: "Fragrance", icon: "◌" }, { label: "Body", icon: "◈" }, { label: "Nails", icon: "◇" }, { label: "Wellness x Beauty", icon: "✦" }, ]; const QUIZ_STEPS = [ { q: "By late afternoon, how does your face feel?", a: [ { v: "shiny", l: "Slick across the t-zone, a little shiny" }, { v: "tight", l: "Tight, especially around the cheeks" }, { v: "mixed", l: "Oily in the middle, dry at the edges" }, { v: "calm", l: "Honestly fine — just a bit less fresh" }, ], }, { q: "When you try a new product, what usually happens?", a: [ { v: "react", l: "Redness or a little sting the first night" }, { v: "slow", l: "It takes a week or two to notice anything" }, { v: "quick", l: "I see a difference almost immediately" }, { v: "meh", l: "Nothing visible — good or bad" }, ], }, { q: "After cleansing, before anything else — how long can you go?", a: [ { v: "soon", l: "I need something on in a minute or two" }, { v: "ok", l: "Five minutes is fine" }, { v: "long", l: "Honestly, I forget to moisturise sometimes" }, { v: "vary", l: "Depends on the day" }, ], }, ]; const QUIZ_RESULTS = { dry: { name: "Dry", quote: "You're reaching for something rich and forgiving.", recs: ["A cream cleanser that doesn't fight you", "The case for layering — serum, oil, cream", "Why your SPF should be more hydrating in winter"] }, oily: { name: "Oily", quote: "Balance first. Matte isn't the goal — clarity is.", recs: ["Gel cleansing without over-stripping", "Niacinamide: less is more", "Finding an SPF that doesn't pill"] }, combination:{ name: "Combination", quote: "Two skins on one face. Treat them separately.", recs: ["Zone-based moisturising", "The t-zone only exfoliation map", "A primer-adjacent morning routine"] }, sensitive: { name: "Sensitive", quote: "Fewer ingredients, more patience, one thing at a time.", recs: ["Building a 3-step sensitive routine", "Why fragrance-free is a starting point, not a finish", "SPF picks that won't flare redness"] }, }; const AM_ROUTINE = [ { t: "Cleanse — gently", d: "A splash of tepid water and a gel or cream cleanser. Nothing aggressive before 9 a.m.", wait: "60s" }, { t: "Antioxidant serum", d: "Vitamin C, if you like it. Four drops. Press into damp skin.", wait: "2 min" }, { t: "Hydrating lotion", d: "Light, fast-absorbing. Let it sink before the next step.", wait: "1 min" }, { t: "Moisturiser", d: "Your everyday. Whatever your skin keeps asking for twice a week.", wait: "3 min" }, { t: "SPF — generously", d: "Two finger-lengths. Face, neck, ears, the strip in front of your hairline.", wait: "—" }, ]; const PM_ROUTINE = [ { t: "First cleanse — oil", d: "Dissolves sunscreen, makeup, the day. Massage for longer than you think.", wait: "60s" }, { t: "Second cleanse — gel", d: "Now the skin itself. This is the cleanse that matters.", wait: "60s" }, { t: "Treatment (alt. nights)", d: "Exfoliant Mon/Thu, retinoid Tue/Fri, rest on weekends. Not all at once.", wait: "10 min" }, { t: "Hydrating serum", d: "Hyaluronic or a ceramide-led essence. On damp skin, always.", wait: "2 min" }, { t: "Moisturiser or balm", d: "Thicker than you wear in the morning. Let it do the overnight work.", wait: "—" }, ]; const SEASONS = [ { mo: "Mar — May", name: "Spring", note: "Rebuild the barrier. Ease exfoliation back in. Switch to a lighter moisturiser.", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1522337360788-8b13dee7a37e?w=900&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop" }, { mo: "Jun — Aug", name: "Summer", note: "SPF becomes your whole routine. Re-apply, re-apply, re-apply. Sweat-safe formulas.", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1498842812179-c81beecf902a?w=900&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop" }, { mo: "Sep — Nov", name: "Autumn", note: "Layer hydration. Introduce a richer night cream. Bring the humidifier back.", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1476820865390-c52aeebb9891?w=900&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop" }, { mo: "Dec — Feb", name: "Winter", note: "Cream cleansers, balms, sleep masks. Less foam, fewer actives, more patience.", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1519124562213-8f8b6ff20b66?w=900&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop" }, ]; const MYTHS = [ { m: "Drinking eight glasses of water gives you dewy skin.", t: "Hydration in your skin is mostly a barrier question, not an intake one. Hydrating serums, ceramides and an occlusive at night do more than a water bottle ever will." }, { m: "Oily skin doesn't need moisturiser.", t: "Skip it and your skin produces more oil to compensate. A light, water-based moisturiser tells your face it can relax." }, { m: "If a product tingles, it's working.", t: "That's usually your barrier telling you it's unhappy. Quiet products do more over time than loud ones do overnight." }, { m: "You only need SPF when it's sunny out.", t: "UVA goes through clouds, windows, and your best intentions. If it's daylight, you need sunscreen. Full stop." }, ]; const FAQ = [ { q: "In what order should I apply my skincare?", a: "Thinnest to thickest, water-based before oil-based. In the morning: cleanse, antioxidant serum, lighter hydrator, moisturiser, SPF. At night: double-cleanse, treatment (if it's a treatment night), hydrating serum, moisturiser.", }, { q: "How often should I actually exfoliate?", a: "Once or twice a week is plenty for most skin. If you're using an exfoliating toner or acid daily, you're probably over-doing it — even if your skin hasn't told you yet. Pull back, let it breathe, and rebuild from there.", }, { q: "Does expensive skincare really work better?", a: "Sometimes. The money often buys a nicer texture, better packaging and a more elegant experience — not necessarily better ingredients. A £12 cleanser and a £140 cream can sit perfectly happily in the same routine.", }, { q: "Can I layer SPF over my moisturiser?", a: "That's exactly where it goes. Moisturiser, let it settle for two or three minutes, then SPF as the final layer of your daytime routine. Re-apply every two hours when you're outside.", }, ]; const RELATED = [ { h: "Cleansing — By Skin", links: [ { t: "Best way to cleanse oily skin", c: "24" }, { t: "Gentle cleansing for sensitive skin", c: "18" }, { t: "Double cleansing for combination skin", c: "12" }, { t: "Cream cleansers for dry skin", c: "9" }, { t: "Micellar water — when to use it", c: "7" }, ], }, { h: "Moisturising — By Skin", links: [ { t: "Moisturising oily skin without shine", c: "21" }, { t: "Layering for dry, tight skin", c: "16" }, { t: "Zone-based routine for combination", c: "11" }, { t: "Fragrance-free options for sensitive", c: "14" }, { t: "Night creams vs sleep masks", c: "8" }, ], }, { h: "SPF — The Short List", links: [ { t: "SPF that doesn't pill under makeup", c: "19" }, { t: "Mineral vs chemical — the honest guide", c: "14" }, { t: "How to re-apply sunscreen over makeup", c: "11" }, { t: "SPF for sensitive, reactive skin", c: "10" }, { t: "Why SPF 30 is (usually) enough", c: "6" }, ], }, ]; const READS = [ { kick: "Routine", t: "A Skin Cycle That Actually Fits a Week", time: "5 min", auth: "Nelly", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1515688594390-b649af70d282?w=1000&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop" }, { kick: "Ritual", t: "On the Second Cleanse (And Why I Do It)", time: "4 min", auth: "Nelly", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1607006344380-b6775a0824a4?w=1000&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop" }, { kick: "Ingredients", t: "Niacinamide Without the Hype", time: "6 min", auth: "Iris", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1571875257727-256c39da42af?w=1000&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop" }, ]; Object.assign(window, { SKIN, SUBCATS, SIDEBAR_OTHER, QUIZ_STEPS, QUIZ_RESULTS, AM_ROUTINE, PM_ROUTINE, SEASONS, MYTHS, FAQ, RELATED, READS });