The myth circulating is that the sun can actually cure acne. While it is true that some sun exposure can reduce the appearance of acne, too much sun exposure makes acne worse. While in the sun, the skin tans and this skin darkening makes the redness and blemishes less noticeable. In reality, any exposure to the sun whether it is a tan or a burn irritates the skin and any type of skin irritation will (more…)
Resist the urge to pop your pimples! Even though our first instinct is to pop pimples for short term temporary relief, the better solution is to wait it out. To put it simply, popping pimples is an inferior solution with adverse short-term and long term effects. In contrast, waiting the pimples out is a patience oriented solution with the long-term benefits of further pimple and blemish prevention.
Popping pimples can cause bacteria to go deeper in the skin in (more…)
There are a lot of people with oily skin who think that they should wash their face with soap because their skin will feel tighter and drier. Although it is true that your facial skin will feel drier after you washed your face with soap, the result is only temporary. In addition, it can lead to more damage in the long run. You should know that when you use soap to wash your sensitive facial skin, it will only strip away the oil from your skin. When the oil is removed from your skin, your facial skin will only produce (more…)
Acne is a skin condition that generally affects teenagers how are experiencing that awkward hormonal period called puberty but unfortunately there are some adult sufferers as well. Acne can be embarrassing and can negatively impact a person’s self-image. So to that end, individuals are constantly looking for ways to get rid of acne. Visiting a dermatologist can be costly and so are some over the counter medications; these skin creams and cleansers you can get from your local drugstore has so many harsh chemicals that can leave skin in worse shape. As a result, many people turn (more…)