Photo by Anna Nekrashevich Cystic acne is a type of inflammatory acne that causes painful, pus-filled pimples to form deep under the skin. Acne occurs when oil and dead skin cells clog skin pores, but with cystic acne, bacteria also gets into the pores, causing swelling or inflammation. Cystic acne …
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio The word “acid” can sound a little intimidating and can conjure up thoughts of scary chemical burns. But when used at the right concentrations, acids are actually some of the most beneficial ingredients available in skin care.There are different acids for different skin issues and they …
Photo by Monstera Anyone with even the most basic knowledge of skincare will know that exfoliating is an important step in your skin care routine, not just for your face but your whole body. Exfoliation is the process of removing dead skin cells that have built up on the surface …
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio from Pexels One of the questions we get asked quite often is whether there really is a difference between products which are created for daytime and nighttime. The answer to that question is a resounding “yes”! Products which are created specifically for night are usually much …
For those of us with sensitive skin, feeling like you’re a bit left out when it comes to the most potent ingredients can be frustrating. The majority of products which contain retinoids are just too irritating to sensitive skin, but they often do the things (like encouraging natural collagen and …
