Hormones and Skin – How Hormones Affect Your Skin At All Ages

Hormones and skin. Ai-yai-yai. The two words together can either be a godsend or a curse, depending on which receiving end you’re on.

No doubt we’ve all experienced their effects. But it’s hard to know exactly what they’re doing inside our bodies because they’re all working in the background.

Most of us innately understand […]

By |2017-04-17T18:51:30-04:00June 16, 2016|Acne, Aging, Pigmentation, Skin Biology|

What Is A Comedone Exactly?

A friend who enjoys learning about skincare asked me for clarification on the word “comedone.” She finds this word confusing. You too may have come across this word or a similar word, “comedogenic.” If you’re wondering “What is a comedone?,” here’s a quick primer on the term.

COMEDONE – the medical term for a […]

By |2017-04-22T22:59:09-04:00July 28, 2015|Acne, Skin Biology, Tips|

Whiteheads vs Blackheads

WHITEHEADS are light-colored bumps on the surface of skin. They are due to clogged pores.

So how are they different from blackheads and other types of clogged pores? Today, let’s compare them with blackheads.

WHITEHEADS vs BLACKHEADS

Both whiteheads and blackheads are pores clogged with sebum, […]

By |2017-04-22T00:37:25-04:00July 15, 2015|Acne|
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