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 …
How To Use Vitamin C The Right Way: 5 Simple Tips
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 …
Autoclaves: Why It Was Created & Its Importance In The Medical & Aesthetic Fields
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 …
Dry Vs. Dehydrated Skin: What’s the Difference?
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 …
My Top 5 Summer Essentials for 2019
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 …
Parabens, Sulfates, Silicones: What Gives?
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 …