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…
The largest organ of the body is our skin, and one of its primary functions is to protect us against environmental damage and repair damaged skin cells. The skincare industry has thousands of products on the shelves, but one of the most researched ingredients that has shown to treat and prevent skin damage is Vitamin…
This post contains affiliate links. For more information, see my disclosures here. In one of my prior posts, I explained the different kinds of sunscreens, the importance in understanding what SPF stands for and how to carefully choose a product that works best for you. So although you may be familiar with SPF, or Sun Protection…
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…
This post contains affiliate links. For more information, see my disclosures here. Although water has no calories or organic nutrients, it is vital for every human being. Water is an essential part of the metabolic processes in the human body. Without it, a person can become dehydrated which can lead to several health complications. Good…