I currently work at a dermatology clinic and one of the most common clinical diagnoses that we treat is acne scars. Acne scars are the resulting textural irregularities that are left after inflamed acne has healed. It is most likely to happen if you pick or squeeze the acne before it heals. They can also…
Everyone has been to the dentist or a medical doctor. Some individuals may have undergone surgery, some may have gotten a treatment at a local spa, and some may have gotten a manicure and pedicure at a nail salon. Many people have gotten hair cuts at their local salon, maybe a piercing or a tattoo…
When you walk into any beauty store in search of a new fragrance, you’ve probably noticed that the bottles are labeled differently. Sometimes, this can easily affect the price of the product itself. So what exactly are the differences between each type, how does it affect the odor, and what makes it more expensive than…
Many people use the words “dry” and “dehydrated” interchangeably when talking about skin, however, there is a huge difference between the two. This is important to consider because by understanding the difference between the two, it will allow you to choose proper skin care products that will work best for you. Do you know what…
Before reading this post, it’s important that you understand how to read sunscreen products. To learn more about what the numbers in front of SPF mean, what the plus signs in front of “PA” stand for, and what “SPF” and “PA” means, click here. Everyone knows that sunscreen is an important protective measure that everyone…
It’s been 5 years since I posted my original summer essentials list. You can read it here! However, my skin has changed since then so I now have different summer products that I currently use. I decided to make an updated list to share with everyone! This post contains affiliate links. For more information, see…
When it comes to cosmetics, many people want products that have clean ingredients and deliver fast results. This can sometimes prove to be tricky since there are many factors to consider. Some of these factors include an individual’s skin/hair type, the detergents/surfactants in products, sequestering agents, pH adjusters, preservatives and additives. Three controversial ingredients that…
Everyone knows that applying sunscreen is a very important step during their skin care routine. But do you know what the labels on sunscreen really mean? What does “PA” mean? What do those plus signs mean? What does the number after “SPF” really mean? And what is the difference between “broad spectrum”, UVA, and UVB?…
**You can find my updated summer essentials list here** With the warm weather finally here and beach season right around the corner, here’s a list of items that will help you look and feel your best for the season! This post contains affiliate links. For more information, see my disclosures here. 1: Sunscreen With the…
(Free photo 7916451 © Martinased – Dreamstime.com) Olive oil is packed with monounsaturated fatty acids which are considered to be a healthy dietary fat. Olive oil can help prevent many disease and illnesses including cardiovascular disease which is one of the leading cause of deaths in the United States. Olive oil contains several moisturizing properties…