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|

The T Zone Facial

T ZONE FACIAL – Deep cleaning my pores‬ on this hot, humid summer day.

This is when I whip out the Salicylic Acid‬ and Clay. Although my skin isn’t oily, I get blackheads and enlarged pores on […]

By |2017-06-28T23:31:24-04:00June 16, 2015|Brands, Skincare Routine|

Cleansing Oils In My Cabinet

The one product that I cannot live without is a cleansing oil. It is such an under-rated strategy for achieving clear skin. It’s the best way to clean your skin thoroughly.

A cleansing oil removes EVERYTHING – oil, dirt, makeup, sunscreen, pollution, bacteria. And it does so very easily while […]

By |2017-06-25T01:42:47-04:00January 8, 2015|Acne, Brands, Skin Basics|
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