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Chemical Exfoliants: Are they Safe for My skin?

These days it seems everyone gets a bit freaky when hearing the word 'chemical', especially when it comes to skincare. I promise you in the case of chemical exfoliants for your skin that they are s...

The Mind-Skin Connection: How Stress Wreaks Havoc on Your Complexion

We all strive for that radiant, glowing complexion. But let's be honest, sometimes even the most meticulous routine can't seem to erase those pesky blemishes or persistent redness. Why? Well, the ...

Skin concern : Milia

Common Skin Concerns: White Spot Edition Have you noticed little white balls forming under your skin? Maybe you thought they were common whiteheads, but they don’t ever come to a head or dislodge w...

How long will these pimples last?

4-6 weeks; Pimples tend to follow the same healing process as other wound types. There are different timelines for different pimple types. If your pimples aren't inflamed (blackheads and whiteheads...

Overdone Skincare: Can you do too much?

Can you use too much? We all love to luxuriate in great skincare, but is there a point where too much is too much? 100% You can overdo your skincare. I can hear you saying, "too much exfoliating, r...

Sneaky Suspects: Acne Culprits

"Wake up, got outta bed, drag a comb across"...WAIT A MINUTE! Where did these pimples come from!?!?! Sometimes just when you think you have your skin figured out, poof comes another whammy of a pim...

DIY yes or DIY, no? LEMON JUICE

DIY skincare has become all the rage, and I will admit, some tricks are just brilliant (ice cube facial anyone?) and some that have just enough wrong with them to land you straight in the dermatolo...

Choosing Skincare for Congested Skin

Bacteria and inflammation cause acne symptoms in the pore deep within the skin. The root cause of acne is not on the surface of the skin and generally not due to a lack of cleanliness, but topical ...

Ingredient Spotlight: Niacinamide

Recently, you may have started seeing advertising talking about Niacinimide in skincare. Niacinamide isn't new, in the vitamin aisle we find it bottled as niacin, but they are both forms of the wat...

What is the best diet to fight acne?

What is the best diet to fight acne? Currently, a Low Glycemic Index Diet shows the strongest scientific evidence that it could help lessen acne lesions. What is the glycemic index (GI) and how do...