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 […]
A few weeks ago I wrote about shiny skin. One of my suggestions for controlling oil was to use acne or oily skin products from a professional skincare line.
For those of you unfamiliar with professional skincare, I thought you might like to see some examples of professional acne treatments.
These 3 products […]
An unexpected guest arrived on my cheek last week – a giant pimple. But this time, it was more than just your ordinary pimple.
The skin under the pimple felt hard and there was a large bump. The size of the bump was larger than the actual pimple. […]
This week’s anti-aging night routine. The serums featured here are also good for acne, rosacea, and sensitive skin.
1. Revision Skincare Revox II Peptide Serum – My spot treatment for expression lines (eleven’s and forehead lines). A staple in my routine. No matter what else […]
Do you know what’s in your sunscreen? The ingredients matter. Your level of protection and comfort will depend on them.
ZINC OXIDE is a mineral sunscreen ingredient. It is also added to other skincare products because of its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
If you […]
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 […]
Treatments for body acne and sun damage on the decollete don’t get much attention. So today, I’ll show a few body treatments that help with either problem.
M2 Skin Body Refinish 15% – An exfoliating lotion with Mandelic Acid and Malic Acid. There are many body scrubs […]
Salicylic acid vs Glycolic acid? Which one do you use if you have blackheads?
Both are good for unclogging pores. Here’s why:
This is the only acid that can penetrate oil. (Because it is oil-soluble. All other acids are water soluble.)
Thanks to this property, it can reach *inside* a pore and exfoliate […]
Need convincing NOT TO PICK your skin?
Guess how thin your skin is?
– The outer layer, called the Stratum Corneum, is thinner than a human hair. It’s about 0.003 inches, or 0.07 millimeters. That’s thinner than a piece of paper.
– The whole epidermis is only about 0.5-1.5 […]
CLOGGED PORES – We can’t escape them but we can minimize them!
What’s going inside this PORE? 3 things. Mix these together, and you get a PLUG.
1. OIL (SEBUM) […]