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. […]
Some of you asked me for tips on dealing with oily skin yesterday.
My skin isn’t oily, but I do get clogged pores in my t-zone and my skin gets shiny when the weather is humid. Here are my oily skin essentials. This is what I do […]
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 […]
A typical summer skincare routine. Hot and humid days call for minimal layers. I skip daytime moisturizer and use only light serums. Then sunscreen of course!
Sesha Complex C #Serum – Vitamin C/antioxidant serum in a fairly fluid gel […]
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 […]
Blackheads have invaded and set up camp on my nose 🙂 This happens every summer when the weather gets humid and my nose becomes more oily.
To deal with it, I am cleansing with Salicylic Acid or Glycolic Acid every day. Once a day, […]
Some items for today’s facial:
1. GlymedPlus Anti-Aging Exfoliant Masque – An exfoliating mask that can also be used as an exfoliating cleanser. This has Lactic, Glycolic, and Salicylic acids. I will be using it as a cleanser to keep my pores clear […]
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) […]
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 […]