How To Take Better Care of Your Skin
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Pityrosporum folliculitis, also known as Malassezia folliculitis is a condition that causes breakouts on your skin. It happens when the yeast which naturally lives on your skin, gets into your hair follicles and manifests itself through causing breakouts in areas with a lot of sebaceous activity. This can be the … Read more
Acne is the most common skin condition and it can be found anywhere on the body. It most commonly develops on the face, neck, chest, shoulders, and back. However, acne is not a life-threatening condition, but it can be painful and uncomfortable and can cause scarring depending on the severity. … Read more
As I have said in some of my previous posts, balance is the key factor for keeping oily and blemished skin under control. However, we can all agree that finding that perfect balance to calm down the excessive oil production in our skin can be quite a challenge. Everything becomes … Read more
Regular exercise is good for the body and your overall health. It is also especially good for your skin as physical activity promotes blood flow to the surface of your skin, bringing nutrients and nourishment along with it. Keeping your stress hormones in check is good news to the skin … Read more
Acne is a recurring issue in many adolescents and young adults, though it affects people of all ages. It is a persistent condition that occurs when the hair follicles become plugged with white blood cells, dead skin cells, bacteria, and sebum. Depending on its severity, acne can cause scarring of … Read more
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While some people can get through life without ever having to deal with clogged pores, dull complexion, and annoying breakouts, the majority of us are not so lucky. Having congested skin is a harmless but annoying cosmetic condition that is particularly common in young adults while going through hormonal changes. … Read more
Acne is a chronic, inflammatory, and common skin condition affecting millions of people in the world. Acne happens when our sebaceous glands produce an oily liquid called sebum and this substance is what keeps our skin lubricated and prevents moisture from evaporating through the pores. Sebum also carries dead skin … Read more
While elaborate and complex skincare routines are currently dominating the market and becoming more and more popular, I believe that we can all agree this can sometimes become overwhelming. You have to be careful with the active ingredients, which one should you mix with the other one, and there are … Read more
After writing a post about post-inflammatory pigmentation (PIH), I thought I’d dedicate one more post on another very similar post-inflammatory condition and that is post-inflammatory erythema (otherwise known as PIE). If you’ve read my previous post, you’d know that post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is those pesky little brown spots that occur when … Read more
Acne rosacea is a common inflammatory skin condition and it affects approximately forty-five million people worldwide. It often begins with a tendency to blush or flush more easily and can lead to more severe cases like extreme redness followed by cystic acne breakouts and sores. What is Acne Rosacea (& … Read more
Sometimes this post-inflammatory pigmentation can be even more distressing and frustrating to deal with than the inflammatory condition itself. The reason for this is because post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation usually takes much longer to heal and fade even though the state of the inflammation might have been mild and didn’t last long. … Read more
Exfoliation makes your skin look younger, promotes redness, thus improving your skin color and improves overall skin health. Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHAs) and Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHAs) are a type of exfoliation. You can find these two hydroxy acids in various cleansers, toners, scrubs, moisturizers, and even face masks. Both … Read more