Skin Care Insights

Benzoyl peroxide has been used to treat mild to moderate acne for many years, both alone and in combination with other medications and acne treatments. It can be found in various strengths from 2.5% to 10% and is a mainstay of effective acne treatments. Benefits of Benzoyl Peroxide Benzoyl peroxide also has mild anti-inflammatory effects to reduce swelling and inflammation associated with acne. Because it has antibacterial effects, benzoyl peroxide works by reducing and eliminating bacteria that cause blemishes, and by drying out skin so that oils won’t clog pores. Additionally, it can help to clear pores so that acne...

Year-end means there’s plenty of parties to be attended. Extraordinary skin is a must. But stress, heavy foods, and lack of sleep during the holidays can spell problems for your skin. Below are a few tips to keep you extraordinary as you party on! Don’t Forget Your Skin Care Regimen  ’Tis the season for shopping, travel, work, and, of course, parties. With all you have to get done, it’s easy to forget about your daily skin care regimen. Don’t! Keeping up your daily routine is critical to keeping your skin glowing. Make sure you keep it up throughout this busy season. Minimize Your...

Exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, but is it healthy for your skin? Regular exercise means sweat and sore muscles. If you’re prone to breakouts, will the rigors of a workout routine make your acne worse? Why Does Acne Happen? Acne breakouts happen when the pores of your skin become blocked. They become blocked when excess bacteria, oil, and dead skin cells remain trapped inside. Additionally, normal shifts in hormone levels can increase acne breakouts. Your efforts to stay fit and healthy need not result in acne breakouts. Below are some practical tips and reminders that will keep your skin looking extraordinary. Weight Loss Can Change Hormone Levels...

Skin icing is one of the most popular modern beauty rituals and it contributes to better looking skin. Beauty experts have long used this therapy in spas and skin care treatments, thanks to its wide range of benefits.  Benefit #1 Smoother Skin. Skin icing tightens and tones face skin and makes it look smooth. Benefit #2 Pore Primer. Skin icing is a cheap skin toner and works great when applied before makeup. It minimizes the pores underneath the makeup, and the foundation looks smooth and flawless. Try icing your face and then apply your primer. Benefit #3 Icing Improves Circulation. Skin icing improves...

June is Acne Awareness Month and we at Kage Skin Care want to share some thoughts about how you or someone you care about can better understand and control Acne. What is ACNE? ACNE is a genetic disease that typically begins with the onset of puberty and is a dominant characteristic that most people have at some time in their life. Acne is not simply a teenage bane. Many adults, especially women, will manifest symptoms of acne throughout adulthood. Aggravating factors such as stress, cosmetics and hormones often stimulate occurrences of acne. Acne is a condition in the hair follicle called...