Acne/Oily Skin
Hormonal Acne Sucks, Period.
Have you ever noticed that you occasionally experience breakouts along the bottom of your cheeks, jawline or neck? Most likely, what you’re experiencing is hormonal acne. While many believe acne only affects teenagers, the truth is, some of us experience it much later in life. As if “adulting” wasn’t already hard enough, adult acne is real and for some, it’s completely due to hormonal imbalance. But we’re here to tell you, while hormonal acne sucks, there are steps you can take to breakthrough breakouts. WTH is hormonal acne? Hormonal adult acne is a type of acne that is a direct...
#Mythbuster: Moisturizers Aren’t for Every Skin Type
“I have oily skin, the last thing I need is a moisturizer.” False! Have you lived the majority of your life with oily skin thinking that you should steer clear of moisturizers? Or used a certain type of moisturizer because of your skin tone? There are plenty of myths around moisturizers but the first one you need to bust is the myth that moisturizers aren’t for every skin type. While every person’s skin should be treated special and every skincare routine should cater to unique needs, everyone should incorporate a moisturizer into their skincare routine. That includes people with oily...
5 Ways to Reduce Stress on Yourself and Your Skin
Stress. We’ve all dealt with it at some point in time. But have you noticed recently that your stress levels seem to be at an all-time high? Maybe it’s over the fear of getting sick, being confined to your home, or maybe even due to extended isolation. Whatever the underlying case may be, stress can wreak havoc on your mental and physical health. For example, when you’re stressed you may experience more breakouts or flareups from a pre-existing skin condition. And then you may find yourself in a never-ending battle of adjusting your skincare routine and coping with stress forgetting...
Breakouts: What Type of Acne Do You Have?
Let’s talk about pimples. Just like the ex you can’t get rid of, they keep popping up. They’re embarrassing, tend to follow us around and show up uninvited. That being said, breakouts are a normal part of life and we have to learn how to deal with them when they decide to show up. Pimples, otherwise referred to as acne or a breakout, are the pesky bumps that appear due to an increase in sebum, trapped dirt or excess dead skin cells beneath the skin’s surface. However, not every pimple is the same and you shouldn’t treat them as such....
Your Skincare Products Have an Expiration Date
Almost everything we consume has an expiration date. We may not pay attention to it when we make an initial purchase. But best believe we’ve all experienced the frustration of throwing a whole carton of milk or eggs away when we realize they are past the recommended consumption date. Unlike food products, however, your skincare and makeup products may not always be marked with an expiration date. But that doesn’t mean your products have an infinite shelf life. Past a certain timeframe, your products may lose their effectiveness or worse, cause a harmful reaction. Why don’t all skincare products have...
