Skin Care & Treating Acne
Silicones: Do They Clog Your Pores?
Silicones. They’re either loved or hated. They’ve been demonized and they’ve been praised. Most notably, they’ve been accused of being comedogenic; meaning that they will clog your pores leading to acne breakouts. But is this true? Today we will separate fact from fiction and learn the truth about silicones and their role in the beauty…
Read MoreOily Skin Part II: What Can You Do About It?
In last week’s article, you learned what facial oil is and I discussed what the causes of oily skin are. Today we’ll find out if there’s anything we can do about oily skin and what are the best ways to manage it. First and foremost, you can’t stop your skin from producing oil. Short of…
Read MoreOily Skin: What Are The Causes?
Oily skin. It’s a love/hate relationship. For those of us who have oily skin, we love it because we show less aging such as fine lines and wrinkles. Yay! But we hate it for the inevitable shine breakthrough, enlarged pores and more often than not, acne breakouts. Boo. What is facial oil? The technical term…
Read MoreThe Top 10 Things You Can Do Today To Help Your Acne
More than 60 million Americans suffer from some form of acne breakouts. Acne affects more than 80% of all teenagers at some point in their lives, and clogged pores comprise more than 25% of all visits to the dermatologist. Acne has now hit epidemic proportions in adults, especially women. What used to be just a…
Read MoreAntibiotics for Treating Acne: A Closer Look
More than 60 million Americans suffer from some form of acne breakouts. Acne affects more than 80% of all teenagers at some point in their lives, and clogged pores comprise more than 25% of all visits to the dermatologist. Acne has now hit epidemic proportions in adults, especially women. What used to be just a…
Read MoreBeauty True or False: Oily Skin Needs LESS Moisture Than Dry Skin Part 2
In my last post, I asked, “Do oily skin types need LESS moisture than dry skin types?” The answer to this question is NO. I can also say the answer is FALSE if I were making the statement that oily skin needs less moisture than dry skin. Oil and water levels within the skin are 2 very…
Read MoreBeauty True or False: Oily Skin Needs LESS Moisture Than Dry Skin- Part 1
What do you think about this common skin care question: Do oily skin types need LESS moisture than drier skin types? Leave your answer in the comments box below. Thanks! I’ll reveal the truth in my next post.
Read MoreProbiotics: A Possible Cure for Acne?
Probiotics are microbes which are "good" bacteria that help to balance the body and can be found in foods such as yogurt and milk. Probiotics are also available in supplement form such as Acidophillus tablets. Typically, probiotics are used to treat wide variety of digestive and gastrointestinal issues, however, lately they are being looked at…
Read MoreThe Top 5 Reasons Why YOU Should Visit A Skin Care Professional
Everyday your skin is bombarded with dirt, debris, stress, bacteria, UV rays and environmental pollution which cause pre-mature aging, inflammation and overall poor skin health and appearance. Healthy, unbroken skin is the first defense against disease. Professional care for the face- one of the areas most exposed to the environment- is a critical step to good health. …
Read MoreThe Truth About Layering Sun Protection Products
Recently I was asked if layering products that contained different levels of SPF would protect the skin better from sun damage. My answer was “No”. A lot of people tend to think that if they put on a product, such as a moisturizer, that contains an SPF15 and then they apply another product, such as makeup…
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