Body acne is a common yet often overlooked skin concern that affects areas beyond the face, including the back, chest, arms, and shoulders. Like facial breakouts, body acne develops when excess oil and dead skin cells clog follicles, leading to...
Maskne is not just a clever blend of words; it’s a real condition. So much so that the American Academy of Dermatologists has issued advice on the topic. The term refers to the acne caused by the protective masks...
There are some breakouts so predictable that you feel like you pretty much have a standing date. They show up at regular intervals and in pretty much the same place: your chin and jawline. What’s behind this clockwork breakout pattern?...
Table of contents How to Deal With a Stress Breakout Ice therapy: Cleanse Detox Weekly: What Else Helps? Dermatologists continue to see a steady rise in inflammatory skin conditions—including psoriasis, rosacea, atopic dermatitis, and acne. What’s driving it? One major...
While stress isn’t the cause of acne, it does create the perfect storm to spark flare-ups or worsen existing acne. Stress sets off a pathogenic cascade of mechanisms that result in an increase of sebum and inflammation in the skin,...
Holidays are the peak of everything—joy, stress, cookies, busyness, and breakouts. Whatever you’re doing, you’re probably doing more of it than usual during the holiday season. Your senses are on overload, and your skin is the first place to show...
When you try new products, something happens (or at least it should). But that something is not always what you expect. It can look an awful lot like a breakout, and that can cause you to give up on your...
Travel can be tough on skin. Travel during the holidays? Bump that trouble factor up a few notches due to holiday stress. If you’re getting ready to hit the road for some holiday sharing and caring, keep these tips handy....
Everything from emotions to what you had for breakfast to your air quality affects your skin every day. With so many factors at play, how do you crack the code to disrupt the cycle of acne? From the obvious...
Table of contents Where you’ll find some of the highest concentrations of iodine The National Institute for Health recommends the following daily allowances of iodine The old myths about chocolate and greasy foods being acne triggers were debunked long ago,...
