Acne awareness month: how to heal acne at every age
story highlights What’s the difference between teen and adult acne, and do they require a different treatment approach? Don’t strip the skin: avoid harsh stripping ingredients such as SD alcohol and don’t over-cleanse the skin or use soap. Although we...
Why breakout-prone skin needs defense
We break down why SPF moisturizer is important for acne and oily skin. Sun exposure, pollution, make-up and dehydration can all worsen the appearance of acne breakouts, oily skin and acne scars. Here's why: 5 ways to prevent blackheads Untreated...
What kind of acne do i have
Does stress cause acne?
Learn how to limit chronic stress for the sake of your skin. story highlights Stress doesn’t always cause acne, but research shows a significant link between the two. Chronic, continual stress triggers activities in the body that can lead to...
What's going on with my skin?
As you transition from child to teen to adult, puberty will trigger the movement of new chemicals in your body. Depending upon whether you’re a guy or girl, these hormones will go to work on different parts of the body,...
How to get prom-perfect skin
You've found the perfect dress and some equally fierce shoes, you've mastered that waterfall braid and smoky eye, and you even got him to ask you to prom! Now the only thing preventing prom from being the best night of...
Clear skin runs in the family
Want to know where you came from? Look no further than your looks! Your genetics are responsible for the color of your hair, the size of your eyes… even the skin conditions you struggle with. Breakouts: genetics and hormones are...
The difference between adult acne and teen acne
Learn why your skin behaves differently as you age – and how to keep it clear. story highlights Adult skin is less resilient than teen skin, which has a higher cell turnover rate and heals more rapidly. Keeping adult skin...
Zap your teen’s breakouts fast
6 ways to prevent body acne
How to get rid of blackheads
Learn how to clear and prevent blackheads without damaging your skin. story highlights Exfoliate, masque and control bacteria to help clear and prevent blackheads Masques and moisturizers help soften existing blackheads to facilitate clearing, but the most effective way to...
Does sex cause breakouts?
Yes and no. The truth is during puberty, the level of sexual hormones is more abundant and they may heighten your sexual desire. Sexual hormones also increase the production of sebum. If bacteria (known as P. acnes) are present together...
