Mature acne is very common
Many women in their 30s, 40s and even 50s can be faced with the embarrassment of acne, which was once considered to be a condition affecting only teenagers. The very…
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Wanting to camouflage acne?
If you’re using cosmetics to cover up your acne, make sure you’re not using products (such as oil-based foundations) that can actually make your acne worse. Products labeled as non-comedogenic…
Continue readingHave acne? See your doctor!
Acne can be more than skin deep. Often, acne doesn’t just affect us physically, it can also have an emotional impact that causes self-consciousness, anxiety, depression and even social withdrawal….
Continue readingWhy do white bumps form under the eyes?
These bumps are likely whiteheads called milia. Milia form when dead skin cells and sebum (oil) become trapped under the top layer of your skin. The embedded cells turn into…
Continue readingScalp and hair care to prevent acne breakouts
Prevent breakouts on your scalp and hairline by keeping styling products away from these areas and wearing clean hats or baseball caps that arenot so tight that they trap dirt…
Continue readingAcne and shaving
For guys with acne, shaving can present quite a challenge. Try both electric and disposable razors to find out which one can give you the best results. You’ll need to…
Continue readingKeep your hands away from your pimples
Donot aggravate your acne! Squeezing or picking at your pimples can cause the inflammation to spread over a larger area. Squeezing a pimple wonot necessarily get rid of the problem….
Continue readingDealing with scars from acne?
The type and severity of acne scarring needs to be determined based on several factors that include age, skin colour, presence of existing acne, and the coexistence of other skin…
Continue readingThe link between acne and your hormones
Hormones play an important role in the development of acne. Consequently, many women find that birth control pills can improve their complexions while providing contraceptive benefits. Depending on the type…
Continue readingMakeup that won’t cause acne outbreaks
While it is true that the creams, oils and greases used in cosmetics can aggravate acne by irritating or blocking pores, many cosmetics and foundations will not actually cause a…
Continue readingWhat’s minimal acne?
Minimal acne is characterized by a few blackheads or whiteheads and the occasional pimple. This type of acne can be treated with skin care products available at your local drugstore….
Continue readingAcne medications can cause sun sensitivity
Some of the most common medications used to treat acne, including tetracycline and the retinoids, can make the skin extremely sensitive to sunlight. If you are using these acne medications,…
Continue readingUncover how to cover-up skin imperfections
Start by applying a concealer to any darkened or discoloured area, or deepened scar, but make sure not to use too much of the product, which can result in a…
Continue readingCould your hair be contributing to your acne?
Long hair that sweeps along your face can promote acne breakouts. If you’ve noticed a connection between your hair and acne, try shampooing more often, being careful not to apply…
Continue readingPregnancy can cause acne
When you’re pregnant your body increases hormone production and activity, one of the results is that your oil glands can work in overdrive, leaving your face looking shiny and acne…
Continue readingWhat is mature acne?
Many women in their 30’s, 40’s and even 50’s can be faced with the embarrassment of acne, which was once considered to be a condition affecting only teenagers. The very…
Continue readingWhich acne treatment is best?
It all depends on whether you have minimal, mild, moderate or severe acne. Usually, mild forms can be effectively treated with topical (applied on the skin) medications. Therapy for moderate-to-severe…
Continue readingCleansing acneic skin
Cleansers that are formulating for acne-prone skin will usually say on the packaging that they are “non-comedongenic” and “oil free”, which basically indicate that the ingredients will not clog your…
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