What are pores? How do they work? Can you shrink them? Let’s clear the myths and mine the facts. Pores don’t open and close. They are not muscles. They are the tiny holes in your skin that allow sweat and...
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...
Body acne is a common concern often triggered by factors like sweating, friction, and clogged pores—here are practical tips to help you keep it under control.
Clear Skin. Few things in skin care provide instant gratification like the right mask. Give your skin what it craves, a clarifying reset with our Sulfur Clay Mask. The ultimate 10-minute clear skin tune-up. Slather it on, wait about ten...
Whether you’re new to beard protocol, or you’re a longtime bard of the beard, you are probably discovering that whiskers can come with some prickly skin problems, namely beard acne, itching, dry skin, and ingrown hairs. So what can you...
Does the type of acne you experience make a difference when considering your plan of attack? If you’re using salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide, you might think you’ve got it covered. While those are two giants among acne-fighters, there is...
“Why are they so big?” “Why are they so oily?” “If I steam them will they open?” “How can I shrink my pores?” “How can I close my pores permanently?” These are among the most-asked questions about pores...
A reader asks: “My daughter has whiteheads and blackheads especially on her cheeks. Is it better to start on a benzoyl peroxide program before doing extractions, or remove clogged pores and then start on the BP?” That’s a good...
At 4 months of treatment for cystic acne. Makeup artist and esthetician, Theresa, started the popular Instagram feed, @tv.skinjournal, to document her struggles finding effective acne solutions and to spread a message of positivity. Anyone who’s ever had acne,...
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...
Skin care clients who are suffering with acne usually consider it a major problem. It not only affects their appearance, but their self confidence. Wanting to present a more attractive face to the world, they look to you,...
Adult acne affects up to 50% of women and 25% of men. Adult acne can be frustrating, especially because many adults who are managing this issue feel that acne is something that is only common among teenagers. The truth is,...
