How To Take Better Care of Your Skin
As if cramps, mood swings, bloating, and constant hunger aren’t enough, periods also come with those dreaded acne breakouts. But, when you think of period acne, you need to understand that your period isn’t the main culprit for breakouts. Rather, your hormones should be the ones to take most of the blame. The reason why … Read more
So, right off the bat, I am going to go ahead and say that I like both products. However, even mothers of twins have a favorite child, so having a favorite product even though they are supposed to do the same thing is just something that comes naturally, I suppose. Having tried, used, and liked … Read more
Can’t you just feel the frustration in this question? It’s no secret that most people are affected by acne at one time or another in their life. In fact, by most people, I mean 80% of the population gets these weird spots, pimples, or the most severe cystic breakouts, while the rest of the population … Read more
One of the joys of owning a skincare blog is that I get to try an inordinately large number of products without being judged too harshly. However, as much as I love experimenting with different skincare products and writing all about it, trying all these doesn’t come without its occupational hazards. Sometimes products break me … Read more
Multi-Level Marketing (also known as MLM, pyramid selling, network marketing, and referral marketing) is basically a marketing strategy for the sale of products or services where the revenue of the MLM company is derived from a non-salaried workforce selling the company’s products/services, while the earnings of the participants are derived from a pyramid-shaped compensation commission … Read more
The Ordinary and Paula’s Choice are arguably the two most popular skincare brands in today’s market. The two companies have similar products, however, their formulations and ingredients are very much different. The Ordinary is extremely popular for their low prices and ridiculously affordable but excellent products, however, they are also known for giving you one … Read more
No matter how much you like skincare and care about what you’re putting on your face, the truth is that the general public knows very little about skincare. We certainly have access to hundreds of studies on the internet, however, these are notorious for being difficult to read and understand, therefore, a person who just … Read more
So, what’s the connection between toothpaste and acne? Well, there isn’t one. However, that certainly doesn’t mean that you didn’t try to make fetch happen whenever a red, angry pimple arose and toothpaste was the only thing you had at hand. It’s alright really, we’ve all done it when we didn’t know any better. However, … Read more
Browsing the internet for acne remedies can sometimes be a rabbit hole of potentially dangerous solutions given by people that often have biased opinions when it comes to giving such advice. However, something that recently crossed my radar was a piece of advice given by an Instagram influencer or whatever that had to do something … Read more
Years have passed, research has been made, and people still to this day are debating whether essential oils belong in skincare and whether they are beneficial for the skin. Die-hard naturopaths will convince you with all they have and swear that essential oils work better than other “chemicals” as they like to call them. However, … Read more
Water is undoubtedly the most important nutrient for the body. Without it, we die in a matter of days, and there are of course other health benefits from staying hydrated. However, as things often go with skincare, I have seen and read many outrageous claims on the internet when it comes to the link between … Read more
COSRX is one of those skin care brands that is definitely here to stay. After being on the market for several years and acquiring a cult following from all over the world, this is the one Korean skin care brand to watch and stock up on in 2020. This is my COSRX review, and here … Read more
When we think of acne, we typically associate this common skin condition with blackheads, whiteheads, red or purple bumps, pustules, or cystic lesions. Although we don’t generally regard acne as an itchy condition, some individuals occasionally experience itching or a tingling sensation that causes them to pick at their acne. If you are someone who … Read more
For many of us, a quick glance at the number of unread emails on our phone have our stress levels climbing even before we get out of bed in the morning. By the time we get through all the traffic and into work, our anxiety levels are already creeping higher and higher. So, if the … Read more
Oils are definitely a hot topic in the skincare world. Some prefer to avoid them and others embrace them, however, there is one issue that has led to a particularly animated debate among experts – whether or they are good or not when it comes to blemish-prone skin. Rosehip oil, in particular, has been extensively … Read more
Acne breakouts are never a simple thing, therefore, our toxic relationship with acne can still be seen on our skin even after we are left to deal with the aftermath of it. It’s not only that acne affects our self-confidence, which in turn, takes its toll in our day to day lives, but once it … Read more
If you recently started noticing tiny, slightly red or flesh-colored bumps on your forehead, you might be dealing with something called subclinical acne. Subclinical acne is not quite a term that’s thrown around frequently, and there really isn’t much information about this condition online. This type of acne doesn’t manifest the usual blackheads or whiteheads … Read more
Acne is a recurring issue in many adolescents and young adults, though it affects people of all ages. It can be difficult to know what exactly is causing the problem as there can be different triggers for each person. However, there are several common triggers that can be the root of having acne and this … Read more
If you have acne-prone skin, chances are that you have probably been led to believe that washing your face multiple times a day to keep it clean is the golden rule for having clear skin. Well, I am not going to lie, I’ve been led to believe the same thing too. But when my face … Read more
Does smoking cause acne? Besides being dreadfully detrimental for your overall health, smoking can, unsurprisingly, have some nasty effects on your skin too. The first thing you think when someone mentions that smoking can really take a huge toll on your skin is probably skin ageing. While this is true, smoking can also change the … Read more
What’s the best sunscreen for sensitive skin? So let’s talk about sensitive skin and sunscreens. My goal in this article is to teach you: what causes sensitive skin (perhaps your sunscreen isn’t the only problematic product?) how to choose the best sunscreen for sensitive skin? how to recognize what to avoid in a sunscreen? some of my … Read more
Help! I have tried EVERYTHING to get rid of my acne, but nothing ever worked for me! Am I going to stay like this forever? If you have ever had acne in your life, chances are that you’ve considered or at least heard of the infamous Accutane, a drug that seems to have some magical powers … Read more
Benzoyl peroxide is an ingredient that’s best known for fighting acne and it comes in a variety of formulations including over-the-counter cleansers, spot treatments, gels, creams, etc. It’s also available in different concentrations but the standard over-the-counter strength is 2.5%. However, depending on the severity of your breakouts, your dermatologist can prescribe benzoyl peroxide treatment … Read more
If you have oily, acne-prone skin, chances are that you have probably been led to believe that washing your face multiple times a day is the number one rule for having clear skin. I am not going to lie, I have been led to believe that too. By multiple people, online skin experts as they … Read more
Pityrosporum folliculitis, also known as Malassezia folliculitis is a condition that causes breakouts on your skin. How is this condition different from typical acne? How do you know is it acne or Malassezia folliculitis? Well, as the title suggests – the devil is in the details, therefore I have to repeat the first line: Malassezia folliculitis is … 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. It can also affect your … 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 even worse when the excess … 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 as many skin conditions such … 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 the skin as well as … Read more
Masturbation is a topic that carries many myths and misconceptions with it. One of these is that masturbation has a negative effect on your skin. Some people believe that masturbating or having sex can lead to acne breakouts especially in puberty. Puberty is the time of hormonal changes, particularly the increase of the male hormone … Read more
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. But that is not always … Read more
Acne is a chronic, inflammatory and the most common skin condition that’s affecting millions of people in the world. 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 cells through the follicles and … 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. It is understandable that there are moments when we all get way too confused while reading about products and that we often become too frustrated to … 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 or otherwise known as PIE. If you’ve read my previous post, you’d know that post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation are those pesky little brown spots that occur when abnormal production of melanin … Read more
Ance 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 (& How Do You Treat It)? … Read more
What is post-inflammatory pigmentation, and how do you get rid of it? Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PiH) is a common condition that occurs after inflammation or injury to the skin. It appears as a discolored patch or area visible on the surface that’s left behind after the wound has healed. Sometimes this post-inflammatory pigmentation can be even … Read more
The uppermost layer of our epidermis or the stratum corneum consists of several layers of keratinized (hardened) cells tightly packed together. As they contain the protein keratin they are tough and have no nucleus. A cell without a nucleus is a dead cell. Our skin naturally sheds billions of dead skin cells every day. This is … Read more