Skin Care Insights — Acne

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...

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...

There’s a lot of misinformation out there about acne. Before you consider any treatment, it’s best to know what is true and what is false. Here are some of the most common myths about acne.  Myth #1 Only teenagers get Acne. Acne is not limited to teens. Many individuals can escape acne during adolescence, only to have flare-ups as an adult. Myth #2 The Sun clears up/dries out acne. As we know, sunlight causes severe damage to your skin. It may feel like it’s drying your skin, but it’s only camouflaging breakouts and redness with a mild burn or tan. Some acne medications, can even make you more...