At some point in your life you’ve heard or been told first hand “Don’t pop pimples” or “Don’t pick at that!” but did you really listen? The act of skin picking is not unknown, however, the truly disastrous effects which it creates are. While skin picking can range from occasionally popping a pimple to an […]
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Ah the joys of being almost 46 and STILL being acne-prone. Yes, I’m nearly middle-aged and I can still manage to get a zit. Most of the time this happens when I don’t pay attention to what I’m eating (i.e. acne-triggering foods) and/or or when I’m testing out competitors’ products. I can truly be my
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*Article posted with permission from Blooming Skin Care & Acne Clinic in Bloomington, Indiana. Autumn Means Acne Flairs for the Blemish Prone Acne flares seem more common in many of my clients during late September and October. Research surrounding seasonal changes done by French Endocrinologist Alain Reinberg supports that the lessoning length of daylight can trigger
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When we hear the words ‘hydrate’ and ‘moisturize’ most people tend to think that the two terms are interchangeable. This would be incorrect. A hydrating product is something that helps to increase the moisture/water content of the skin. Hydrating products tend to be in a water-based formula such as PRIIA’s Hydrating Skin Spritz or a
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I just love a nice dip in the pool. It clears my mind and I feel so refreshed when I’m swimming. Unfortunately, my skin doesn’t like the pool. I breakout. Maybe you do too. Here’s why there’s a direct correlation between swimming and acne breakouts. Pools have to be disinfected in order to not be
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If you’re an acne-prone individual, you need to be careful with the cosmetic products you’re using as many contain hidden pore clogging ingredients. When you breakout from makeup, this is a condition known as ACNE COSMETICA. The most frustrating part about Acne Cosmetica is that you may be using products that say: “won’t clog your
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Do you play sports? Do you exercise? Are you wearing sports and exercise clothing and equipment? Have you noticed that you’re experiencing breakouts happening where your sports bra or helmet touches? If you answered “yes”, you are experiencing something called ACNE MECHANICA. When you’re working out or playing sports, pores that are clogged are being
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The following supplements have been found to be useful in aiding your recovery from acne; especially inflamed and cystic acne. Zinc Monomethionine This form of zinc is the most bio-available form that acts directly as an anti-inflammatory. Many people with acne have low levels of zinc in their body. Supplementing with zinc has been shown
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Getting in daily exercise is important for overall health and well-being. An important skin care tip to remember is to wash your face both pre and post workout. If you’re someone who works out in the morning, you definitely want to wash your face BEFORE exercising. I know you’re probably thinking, “What’s the point? I’m
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In our last post, we discussed the top foods that aggravate acne and those are: iodides and foods containing high amounts of androgens, such as peanut butter. In today’s article, we will discuss which foods are acne safe and better choices for overall health. It’s understandable that you may feel a bit frustrated after looking
