Beauty is only skin deep. At least that’s what philosophy tells us. But when it comes to a particularly irksome breakout of acne, proverbs, and positivity pretty much fly out of the window! In recent times acne does not only affect teenagers, an increasing number of adults are now also suffering from the condition. According … Read more
Unprotected sun exposure will make your acne worse… but using sunscreen can also do the exact same thing. Sunscreen and acne, It’s a catch 22. Use no sunscreen and your acne gets worse. Use sunscreen and your acne gets worse. But… use the right sunscreen – a sunscreen that won’t cause acne – and not … Read more
Are you considering the caveman regimen for acne? Hundreds of people online report to have cleared their skin using this routine. This minimalist approach is now more popular than ever! Could the topical products you’re using actually be causing the problem you’re trying to solve? Do you feel like you’ve tried everything and your skin … Read more
How many times have you waited, filled with hope, for a new product to be delivered, only to be disappointed when it arrives and makes no difference to your skin? In a market full of products with false or exaggerated claims, it’s difficult to know what works. Sure, it’s dermatologically tested and non-comedogenic, but can … Read more
Can it be true? Could there soon be an acne vaccine? Could a one off treatment rid you of acne once and for all? Could painful, red and inflamed acne lesions be a thing of your past? Fact: Acne is the 8th most suffered disease in the world. This is huge and helpfully means – … Read more
Do you ever get the feeling that something you ate made your acne worse, but can’t really put your finger on what it was? And why is it that doing more research leaves you even more confused? There’s a really simple explanation behind this: what causes acne is completely unique to every individual. That’s why … Read more
A two-week exposure to nature-derived dirt can help improve the diversity of gut and skin microbiota, according to a recent study published in Future Microbiology. Do you remember your mother always asking if you had washed your hands after playing outside? We have always been advised to wash our hands with soap and water after … Read more
I’m sure you’ve heard the typical advice of drinking eight glasses of water a day. It’s thrown around so frequently, that water might as well be the cure for everything, including acne. At this point you’ve tried numerous acne medications without much luck and you’re willing to try anything. Could drinking more water be the … Read more
Acne treatments nowadays range from powerful hormonal medications to topical creams with robust active ingredients. But what about the age-old methods that served people well for centuries? Tea tree oil is a time-honored treatment that has been used for hundreds of years. So does it reduce acne? The short answer is ‘yes’. In recent years, … Read more
Whether you are taking birth control pills to fight acne or to prevent pregnancy, going off the pills can lead to worse acne. This is especially true if you have been taking birth control pills for a long time. Various scientific studies suggest that stopping birth control can lead to acne, inflamed skin, increased oiliness, … Read more