How To Take Better Care of Your Skin
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If you are new to skincare, a simple routine is the best place to start. Forget about the complex 10-step routines you see on Instagram and TikTok that overwhelm you and make you feel like you’re missing out on healthy skin and start with the basics. But if you’re unsure … Read more
If your skin tends to be drier, this is mainly because it lacks the natural oil secreted by our oil glands to keep it soft and supple. Dry skin is a skin type that’s usually present since birth, and in most cases, it is hereditary. However, the skin’s water-holding capacity … Read more
While essential for all life on our planet, UV rays can also cause some serious damage. From short-term sunburns and heat strokes to long-term and more serious conditions such as eye damage and skin cancers, the sun is not to be underestimated. Therefore, in this article, we will be exploring … Read more
Exfoliation makes your skin look clearer, smoother, more refined, and evened out, thus improving your complexion’s appearance and overall skin health. There are several ways you can exfoliate your skin, but one method we tend to gravitate toward due to the gentle and effective results it produces is the use … Read more
Accutane is a powerful medication used to treat severe acne. However, it comes with a common side effect almost 100% of users experience: dry lips. This occurrence is so common it got its own name, often referred to as “Accutane lips,” and can be a challenge to deal with. However, … Read more
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Adapalene and niacinamide can be a great skincare combination that can help target multiple skin concerns, including acne, hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone, texture, and even sun damage. However, whether you can combine these two active ingredients in your skincare routine is still up for debate. While some experts say it’s … Read more
Azelaic acid and benzoyl peroxide are proven more effective at targeting inflammatory skin conditions such as acne than either component on its own. Therefore, azelaic acid and benzoyl peroxide can be used to soothe and treat existing acne breakouts and prevent new ones from forming. However, while effective, this ingredient … Read more
Accutane is one of the most effective acne treatments out there, with the ability to reduce and eliminate the most severe acne on the face and body. However, just like with everything else, Accutane takes time to work and usually comes with several uncomfortable side effects. This is why many … Read more
Besides its popularity as an acne treatment, adapalene has been increasingly studied for its potential anti-aging effect. And while the research is still ongoing… There’s good evidence that adapalene could help reduce lines, wrinkles, and other symptoms of skin aging, such as photodamage, discoloration, and texture. In this article, I … Read more
The internet is packed with information about Accutane, its side effects, and how important using sunscreen during the course of the medication is. However, no one seems to talk about how to care for your skin after Accutane. Primarily how to ensure acne never returns, as it isn’t uncommon for … Read more
Tretinoin is most commonly prescribed for inflammatory skin conditions such as acne and concerns like signs of aging. However, despite being known for treating these two common skin concerns, tretinoin also has great potential to help with hyperpigmentation. So, from what type of hyperpigmentation does tretinoin address to how long … Read more
Hyaluronic acid is a master humectant and one of the most popular ingredients found in modern skincare products. Available in anything from cleansers, toners, serums, and moisturizers, this hydrating ingredient can address multiple skin concerns and improve skin’s general health and appearance. Hyaluronic acid can even be used for acne, … Read more
Tretinoin is a fantastic product that can address inflammatory skin conditions such as acne and concerns like signs of aging, lines, wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, texture, and photodamage. Therefore, in this article, we will talk about what tretinoin is, how it works once applied to the skin, what its benefits are, and … Read more
Using vitamin C after microneedling is somewhat of a controversial practice that has many professionals divided on its safety. Some believe that vitamin C should never be used after microneedling as it may cause further irritation and inflammation that can damage the skin. On the other hand, others argue that … Read more
Vivant Skincare is a professional line formulated by Dr. James Fulton, a dermatologist and medical researcher that co-founded Retin-A, the world’s most effective topical treatment for acne and skin aging. Widely available through estheticians, the line focuses on skin concerns such as acne and aging, and it has a wide … Read more
Retinol is an active component in over-the-counter skincare products that offers many benefits for the skin. From minimizing wrinkles to refining skin texture and reducing the severity of inflammatory conditions such as acne, this potent ingredient has been a favorite of skincare enthusiasts for decades. However, like any other active … Read more
Taking Accutane can definitely make your day-to-day decisions more challenging, no matter how small they might’ve seemed before starting the medication. For example, can you drink alcohol or smoke while on Accutane? What about eating certain foods or taking certain supplements? Now, I get it. There’s so much fuss around this medication, and not without … Read more
Acne might be stubborn and long-lasting, but our problems don’t end when the condition decides to go away eventually. Often we are left with the aftermath of the inflammation caused by bacterial overgrowth in the form of dark, red, and discolored spots or even permanent scars such as atrophic or … Read more
Retinol is a form of vitamin A which has been used to treat a variety of skin conditions, including acne, uneven skin tone, hyperpigmentation, lines, wrinkles, etc. However, despite its many benefits, retinol is known to cause skin irritation and sensitivity and has even been linked to triggering eczema in … Read more
Using vitamin C and niacinamide in your skincare routine can be a great way to help improve the overall look and feel of your skin. Both ingredients are antioxidant powerhouses that can improve clarity, brightness, evenness, and hydration. However, while you may be excited to try both of them at … Read more
