Can tea tree oil cure acne? Tea tree oil comes from the leaves of the Melaleuca alternifolia; is often used to treat pimples, fungal infections and dandruff. The benefits, uses, side effects and more about tea tree oil in this review....
Can wearing makeup cause acne? Should you be wearing makeup if you have acne? A guide to acne cosmetica and how makeup interacts with pimples and acne in this review. Tips on how to reduce acne if you wear makeup from hybrid products and what to choose- in this blogpost. If you wear makeup, this post be helpful for you....
The science of skincare: acids & chemical exfoliation explained. Everything you need to know to get brighter, smoother and more even toned skin in this guide. From the difference between AHAs vs BHAs vs PHAs to how exactly you should be choosing your acids in skincare for different skin types in this review....
If you get new pimples after trying a new product, is your skin purging or having a acne breakout? Understand what is skin purging, why it happens, skincare ingredient that cause purging and how to treat it in this post....
Isotretinoin (Accutane/ Roaccutane/ Nimegen) is one of the most powerful treatments for acne vulgaris (including cystic acne) and certain skin cancers. Warnings of side effects (e.g. depression, liver failure) have also made this feared among many. Learn about acne, how isotretinoin works, its side effects and alternatives....
LED light therapy is used by doctors to treat acne, wound healing and skin rejuvenation in clincs. Specific wavelengths stimulates skin renewal and reduces inflammation. How do home LED light masks and devices compare? Everything you need to know about this innovative, non-invasive skin treatment featuring my review of FOREO UFO Smart Mask Device....
Maskne, hypersensitive skin, make up transfer are some of the problems of wearing face masks. Makeup artist Airin Lee shares her makeup tips and I share my skincare hacks for looking great while keeping skin healthy under face masks....
Azelaic acid is a multitasking game changer for acne, maskne, hyperpigmentation, rosacea and skin rejuvenation. It is safe for hypersensitive skin and very affordable. Learn about this trending skincare ingredient of the moment in this review....
Fungal acne (malassezia folliculitis) is a condition that looks like acne vulgaris. It is caused by an overgrowth of yeast. Sweating and tight clothing can also cause fungal acne. Everything about fungal acne; skincare and treatments for it in this review....
Are there foods that cause acne? Yes. High glycemic foods, chocolates and certain milk and dairy products (skim milk) are linked to acne. This review looks at the evidence behind whether our favourite food like ice cream, oily food and more can cause pimples. Also, learn about the role of probiotic drinks and supplements in reducing acne....