skincare

Skincare 101; discover essential products, treatments, dos and don'ts to promote clear and healthy skin.

5 Things I've Learned from Living with Cystic Acne
I have spent almost eight years of my life suffering with severe cystic acne. Not only has it been mentally and physically painful, but it has also had long-term effects on my self-esteem. Reflecting on my acne journey one-year post-Accutane, I have realized that I have learned a lot from eight years of being at war with my skin. Upon realizing this, I have decided to compile this list for past, present, and future acne sufferers (myself included) to highlight the positives that have come from this self-esteem crushing struggle. Here are five things living with cystic acne has taught me:
By Rose Hal7 years ago in Blush
How I Am Curing My Breakouts & Dry Skin
Unfortunately I have been graced with skin that is as dry as a desert. It has always been that way. And along with that, my skin is prone to break-outs. A combination that is not preferable. Many "acne-prone skin" products are tailored towards that which is also oily. I have found that they are generally very drying for my already dry skin so I have been stuck finding the right products for both my skin issues. And on top of both these issues, my skin is scarred from previous breakouts, especially along each of my cheekbones and my chin.
By Lissie Grace7 years ago in Blush
10 Best Face Self Tanners for Acne Prone Skin
Self-tanners are a tricky business to begin with. You have to find the right products, and apply them the right way to avoid orangey disasters, streaks, over-tanning, and missed spots. It's daunting for anyone. Add on top of that the risk of causing a nasty acne breakout? Is it even worth it?
By Nicola P. Young7 years ago in Blush
The Real Reason Why Your Acne Is Still Not Going Away
I've struggled with acne for an excessively long time. As a teen who always has felt pressured to be more beautiful, the first thought that always came to my mind when trying to be pretty was my skin.
By L7 years ago in Blush
Ultimate Skin Care Guide
For being the biggest organ the human body has, skin is so overlooked. Surprising considering there are aisles upon aisles of skin products in supermarkets everywhere. Yet most people skip over all of it, barely even washing their face at the end of the night. Crazy!
By Brittney Heath7 years ago in Blush
Top Beauty Treatments to Keep Your Skin on Point
Microblading Your Brows The microblading process gives you great-looking eyebrows that are indistinguishable from naturally grown eyebrows. The process takes about two hours. A good esthetician will take the time to numb your eyebrows first before beginning. This is done so that you are not in any pain while the microblading needle is forming your brows.
By Katana Haley7 years ago in Blush
How to Get Rid of Back Acne Naturally
If you struggle with back acne and are looking for home remedies to treat your clogged pores, there are many different natural solutions worth trying. Getting rid of back acne is not always easy because the cause of acne cannot always be pinpointed. Sometimes, body acne is caused by excess oil, and other times, mild to moderate acne can be caused by hair follicles that are inflamed. If you don’t want to use chemicals like benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid, then try some of these natural alternatives to get rid of back acne naturally.
By Morgan E. Westling7 years ago in Blush
Small Changes That Will Give You Glowing, Youthful Skin
Everyone wants to have smooth, youthful, radiant skin. And while there is absolutely nothing wrong with wrinkles, fine lines, and some sagging skin, we want to keep looking youthful for as long as possible. This is where we come to all the tips that you pick up over a lifetime, from rubbing banana peels over your face to these and those serums. Of course, you don’t need to do all of this, and you will actually probably be better off if you don’t suffocate your skin under too much product, but here are the options you can choose from to keep your skin radiant.
By Scarlet Gratton7 years ago in Blush
Science-Backed Ways to Fight Oily Skin. Top Story - August 2018.
Oily skin can be a pretty difficult issue to deal with. People who have this skin type are way more likely to have bad breakouts, have excessively shiny skin, and may even have difficulty keeping their makeup in place due to the oil their skin produces. During the summer, these problems often magnify.
By GLAUX CHEM®7 years ago in Blush
Everything You Need to Know About Cortisone Injections for Acne
Cortisone is a pervasive steroid hormone, released naturally by the body in many situations, and used extensively in the medical field. It's responsible for your fight-or-flight responses that prepare you to face danger, and it's the key ingredient in many anti-itch and anti-inflammatory creams.
By Nicola P. Young7 years ago in Blush
Aveeno Saved My Skin!
Do you suffer from sensitive, dry, itchy skin; dermatitis wrecking havoc on your life? So what does sensitive skin entail? Flaking, redness, scaling, and roughness are a few of the signs that can be accompanied by sensations of itching, burning, tightness and so on. These can also be accompanied by eczema and different forms of dermatitis.
By Monica Casarez7 years ago in Blush
Best Skin Cleansers for Acne Prone Skin. Top Story - August 2018.
Around 95 percent of the human population will suffer from acne at one point or another. Many people just deal with it when they reach puberty, but not all of us. Some of us, such as myself, will continue to deal with it throughout high school, college, and adulthood.
By Mackenzie Z. Kennedy8 years ago in Blush