How To Take Better Care of Your Skin
Simone Sydel | Licensed Esthetician 
Cleansers are a vital part of any skincare routine, and it’s also the product people tend to use wrong most often. Cleansers aren’t treatments because a cleanser only stays on the skin for about a minute and active ingredients that target specific skin concerns need longer than that to work. … Read more
If you’re wondering whether a block of your favorite chocolate will cause your skin to break out, you’re certainly not the only one. Multiple studies agree that dairy, sugar, and even cocoa found in chocolate can cause acne in some people; however, as per usual, there is much more to … Read more
I always like to say that less is more in skincare, especially when dealing with acne. Trust me; you don’t need a lot of products to deal with this condition. You only need a few decent ones that work for you and help you achieve your skin goals. One of … Read more
If you are already dealing with facial acne, chances are that other areas of your body are also prone to this inflammatory condition. Today we’re talking about back acne (bacne), but what is back acne, and why does it happen? Besides treating the area topically, you also need to consider … Read more
Getting clear skin can be a challenge, especially if you are stuck in the cycle of constantly buying new products and hoping they will work (but never do). This situation can be very discouraging at times (and expensive), and part of it is because we think that getting clear skin … Read more
Uneven skin tone is one of the most common skin problems that can be eliminated by using the right topical products and some professional treatments that usually don’t cost a lot. Therefore, one of the most important things to do is to identify what’s causing the issue before you proceed … Read more
Anti-acne face washes or cleansers can be tricky because they often contain active ingredients intended to fight the acne-causing bacteria; however, these ingredients also happen to be a little drying for the skin. Drying out your acne isn’t the route you want to take because it is counterproductive in the … Read more
Oily and acne-prone skin can be a challenge, however, I’ve found simplicity to be the answer to this skin type and skin condition. You don’t want to go overboard because your skin can become more greasy, but you also don’t want to just leave it alone because acne can do … Read more
Acne Rosacea is a long-term skin condition associated with facial redness and flushing. It often appears in your 30s and is more prevalent in those with fair skin. Besides that, for some unknown reason, rosacea disproportionally affects women, but men can also be dealing with this condition. There are several factors … Read more
If you want to scare someone, remind them of aging. Aging is something we are all aware of but choose to ignore until it becomes obvious. In my opinion, there are wonderful things about aging, whether it’s feeling more comfortable and confident, knowing your personal style inside and out, knowing … Read more
Cystic acne is an inflammatory skin condition that appears as deep red, purplish, or brown spots that are often hard and painful to the touch. This condition is often linked to underlying health conditions, including hormonal imbalances, diet, and lifestyle habits, but cystic acne can also be caused by cosmetics, … Read more
Exfoliating is one of the most important steps in a good skincare routine. It’s the process of removing the built-up layers of dead skin cells mainly prevents them from clogging the pores and causing breakouts. Besides that, regular exfoliation can help reveal a healthier and more unified complexion, eliminate hyperpigmentation, … Read more
Acne is an inflammatory skin condition usually most common with teenagers and young adults; however, this doesn’t exclude it from randomly popping up while you’re well into your thirties, forties, and even fifties. Acne has the potential to be extremely severe while in your teenage years due to excess sebum … Read more
The last thing you want to see when you look into the mirror are enlarged pores staring back at you. Enlarged pores are something that we notice, and we instantly think everyone around us can also notice them too. However, this isn’t the case because people don’t usually notice these … Read more
It’s only natural that we prioritize taking care of our face more than our body because it’s what we always see staring back at us in the mirror. This enables us to spot any dullness, sagginess, discoloration, or a freshly grown pimple, which are all things that we want to … Read more
Tea tree oil is often used in complementary and alternative medicine to treat conditions such as athlete’s foot, lice, nail fungus, cuts, mite infection, insect bites, and acne. However… Tea tree oil can potentially calm redness and inflammation, which will result in soothing acne lesions, however, it’s not safe to … Read more
Acne scars are the aftermath that remains once the inflammation ceases. Depending on the length and severity of the inflammation and your skin’s resilience, type, and color – acne scarring can appear as dark brown spots, red spots, purplish spots, or atrophic scarring that sits lower than the surface of … Read more
The relationship between spicy food and acne is a controversial one, as professionals in the industry have long argued whether certain hot foods can exacerbate the inflammatory condition or even cause it in the first place. However, despite several studies on whether spicy food causes acne, we still don’t have … Read more
Whether due to hormonal fluctuations, sweat, or tight clothing, chest blemishes can undermine confidence and lead to severe discomfort, especially during summer when we wear lighter and more revealing clothing. However, although persistent, chest acne can be fought off with the right approach that includes minor changes in your body … Read more
Witch hazel is a botanical ingredient used in holistic medicine to treat acne, inflammation, open wounds, sunburn, insect bites, and even varicose veins and hemorrhoids. But is witch hazel a good treatment for those with oily and acne-prone skin? Therefore, if you’re thinking of trying witch hazel to get rid … Read more