by Abby | Oct 3, 2024 | Uncategorized
If someone has oily but sensitive skin, a lower strength, gentle, soothing cleanser should be used. Super-strong washes can actually cause inflammatory acne flares. While the mission is to remove excess oil, it is important not to strip the skin and cause dehydration...
by Abby | Sep 28, 2024 | Uncategorized
Using the correct cleanser for your skin type is very important. It may seem like it shouldn’t matter so much as it doesn’t stay on your skin for very long. However, it really does matter because some can be overly aggressive. Often, the level of oiliness will...
by Abby | Sep 27, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acne is a disorder of the pores in which dead skin cells shed much faster than normal. Usually, it’s an inherited condition. You didn’t do anything to cause it! When all these excess skin cells buildup inside the pore, a microcomedone is formed. That’s a fancy term...
by Abby | Sep 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
Yes, it may seem pretty basic but there is a right way to do it. Remember to never use hot water! It won’t kill the bacteria and will only make inflammation worse. How to: after applying a small amount of an appropriate cleanser to damp skin, massage into a light...
by Abby | Sep 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
Even people with acne may need a moisturizer but often are afraid to use one. Drying out your skin will not help your acne-it can actually make it worse. This is because your skin will try to compensate and produce more oil which can cause more clogging of the pore....
by Abby | Sep 21, 2024 | Uncategorized
A little trick to apply toner is to use “non-woven” sponges”. They aren’t like the sponges you’d use to wash your dishes, but little squares made of a soft poly-rayon blend. They are lint- free so they don’t leave flecks of cotton on your skin. Also, they are strong...
by Abby | Sep 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
No. Toners have several purposes. The most important one is to readjust the pH of the skin after cleansing as many cleansers tend to be alkaline. The skin’s normal pH is about 5.5, which is a little bit acidic. This acidity actually helps the skin’s barrier function...
by Abby | Sep 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
Some studies show that cow’s milk may worsen breakouts(Pub Med 2018). This could be due to the hormones in dairy. One theory is that cow’s milk contains certain hormones called androgens which may be inflammatory. These androgens may also trigger more oil production....
by Abby | Sep 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Face Reality cleansers, toners and moisturizers are specially formulated to nourish, strengthen and balance your skin. They do not contain pore-clogging ingredients which could make your acne worse. When your skin is stronger, it will significantly decrease the...
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