Acne/Oily Skin
4 Tips for Keeping Your Maskne Under Control
Coronavirus has undoubtedly changed many aspects of our day-to-day lives, one of which is wearing a mask every day. For many, the mask isn’t just a health and safety choice; it’s a mandate. And while masks keep ourselves and others safe, they can wreak havoc on our skin, causing what has widely become recognized as “maskne.” But don’t worry, we’re here to help you navigate the new norm of masks and the challenges that come with it. What is maskne? What? It has a name?! You’re not alone. A quick Instagram search will show you that many of us are...
How to Survive the Skin Purge
So you just started a new product. You did your research, triple-checked customer reviews, investigated each ingredient and finally settled on THE product you think is going to be the answer to your skin woes. Now, all you have to do is sit back and wait to see the expected results. Right? In an ideal world, yes. But maybe shortly after you introduced the new product to your skincare regimen, you noticed you were breaking out more than usual. The product seemingly is having the opposite effect than what you expected. Is this normal? What you may be experiencing is...
The Tea on Acne: Breakouts and Hyperpigmentation
By now, you may be aware that acne is the most common skin condition in the United States. But did you know that researchers are learning that acne may affect people of color at a higher rate, especially when taking post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation into account? It’s true! According to a 2010 study - yes, it’s time for a major update - clinical acne was more prevalent in African American and Hispanic women (37%, 32% respectively) than in Continental Indian, Caucasian and Asian (23%, 24%, 30% respectively) women. Who knows what those numbers look like now?! A much more recent study conducted...
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...
