Skincare Habits to Stop
We need thick skin, moist skin, and a balanced skin microbiome to get and maintain healthy skin. Below is a list of a few skin care habits and ingredients that can thin or dry the skin or disrupt skin flora.
We need thick skin, moist skin, and a balanced skin microbiome to get and maintain healthy skin. Below is a list of a few skin care habits and ingredients that can thin or dry the skin or disrupt skin flora.
When the skin barrier no longer functions normally, gaps develop in the “wall” so that water escapes and irritants and pathogens can get in. A damaged skin barrier can result in many uncomfortable or unattractive skin conditions. By taking a holistic approach to our skin health, we can repair and maintain a healthy skin barrier.
Ingredients in some makeup products can clog pores, irritate the skin, compromise the skin microbiome, or trigger allergic reactions, which can worsen acne breakouts. The best way to prevent makeup from causing acne is to…
This guide will explain three common types of post-acne marks and explore how to address them and achieve a more even skin tone using natural products that support skin health.
Acne-prone skin can benefit from applying sebum-diminishing ingredients like kaolin clay or illite, which gently remove impurities without over-drying. You may need to experiment to see how your skin reacts to face masks to ensure they don’t dry out the skin too much.
To remove blackheads on the nose, chin, and forehead, first open the pores and gently remove the blackheads by one of the methods listed. Follow with a skincare routine that will help keep the pores clear.
A good natural acne cleanser is one that can reduce pore size, easily remove makeup, help balance oil production, help the skin stay hydrated, clean pores rather than clog them,
soothe irritated or inflamed skin…
What causes acne are primarily bacteria, inflammation, excess sebum, and clogged hair follicles. However, other factors can contribute.
Acne vulgaris and Malassezia folliculitis (also known as “fungal acne”) are two different skin conditions that can sometimes be confused with each other. These two conditions need to be addressed differently. The table shows some of the differences between “fungal acne” and regular acne.