How To Take Better Care of Your Skin
Acne can come and go, but the scars it leaves behind can last for weeks and even months without showing any signs of improvement. Scars are the aftermath of inflammation, and since acne is an inflammatory condition, scars will always follow every pimple that you get. Acne scars can manifest … Read more
Healthy, glowing skin is usually the result of a couple of things, including good care and maintenance with the right products as well as healthy lifestyle habits. With that said, there are many things that you can do with regard to skincare that will help you achieve that beautiful and … Read more
Redness can appear on the skin for a few reasons, including irritation, sensitivity, acne, rosacea, an allergic reaction to an external component, a scar, etc. However, no matter the reason, redness is rarely a good sign; therefore, chances are that you will start looking for a solution as soon as … Read more
Hyperpigmentation or dark spots is a skin issue that many people are looking to overcome. The good news is that many over-the-counter products include ingredients that can successfully address this specific concern. Mandelic acid is one that falls in the category of these beneficial ingredients, therefore in this article, I … Read more
If you are looking for a way to get rid of your acne, can omega-3 help? Many people believe that it can, but, as always, the answer is a bit more complicated than a simple yes or no. Therefore, in this article, I will go over the facts about whether … Read more
Masturbation is a topic that carries many 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. But does masturbation really cause acne? No, masturbation does not cause … Read more
All of us want to use good skincare products that are going to complement and improve our skin. However, knowing which ingredients to avoid in skincare products can be challenging, especially if you don’t have the time to do your research. If you are just a regular person who wants … Read more
Cleansing is one of the most important steps in a skincare routine. However, knowing which ingredients to look for in a cleanser (and which to avoid) can make or break your routine. I’ve given many suggestions regarding the best cleaners for different skin types and conditions in the past, so … Read more
Ingredients are the most important thing you should pay attention to when choosing skincare products. This is because some ingredients can improve your skin’s condition while others can exacerbate your skin concerns. However, ingredients are challenging to understand, mainly because there is so much confusion that stems from individual bias. … Read more
To know how to prevent premenstrual acne, you need to know what triggers this inflammatory condition and how to deal with the cause’s root. As you might have guessed, this is most likely linked to hormones. This increase in oil production causes the pores to swell and open, additionally trapping … Read more
Birth control is often prescribed as a treatment for acne as it helps balance out the hormones and bring their overactivity down to normal. However, birth control comes with quite a few side effects that vary from woman to woman. Some women don’t experience them at all, but others experience … 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
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
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
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
What Causes Acne? The only thing that causes acne is a clogged pore. Under your skin, your pores are connected to the sebaceous glands that make an oily substance known as sebum. The glands and pores are connected by a canal known as a follicle that has thin hair that … Read more
Strapping a piece of cloth to our faces isn’t exactly ideal for our skin and the problem is only made worse by scorching summer heat and excessive sweating. It’s so bad, in fact, it lead to a whole new issue many of us were unfamiliar with before – maskne. But … Read more
Did you know that it is possible to reduce cystic acne in as little as five days? I talk to many people that are doing isotretinoin courses boosted with strong antibiotics but are still dealing with pimples, and it’s a constant struggle. Getting clear skin may be easy and will … Read more
Having acne on the cheeks is the most common place for acne (right after on the forehead) however, it is no different than acne on any other part of the face, neck, chest, back, and even bum. Acne is a common occurrence that can manifest itself on any area of … Read more
Acne on the chin is no different than acne on other parts of the face, neck, chest, back, and even bum. This is a common occurrence that typically manifests itself in the form of solid red or purple bumps that often (but not necessarily) have a collection of pus at … Read more