So you’ve heard about essential oils and how some people have used them to beat acne, but aren’t quite sure whether they work or how you should use them. Perhaps you are looking for something more reliable than ‘I used essential oils for three days and now my acne is gone’ stories? If so, you’ve … Read more
The link between isotretinoin and erectile dysfunction is gradually emerging. Here’s what we know now and what we can expect in the future. Isotretinoin, known by other brand names such as Accutane and Absorica, is a popular prescription drug used to treat severe acne. Anyone who has experienced nodular or cystic acne is well aware … Read more
The pH of your skin can influence your acne in many ways. It also has profound effects on the stability of your skin and balance of skin bugs. Do you know the pH of your face wash? Probably not, because most products do not disclose it! Of many factors that influence skin health, skin pH … Read more
How many times have you waited, filled with hope, for a new product to be delivered, only to be disappointed when it arrives and makes no difference to your skin? In a market full of products with false or exaggerated claims, it’s difficult to know what works. Sure, it’s dermatologically tested and non-comedogenic, but can … Read more
Do you ever get the feeling that something you ate made your acne worse, but can’t really put your finger on what it was? And why is it that doing more research leaves you even more confused? There’s a really simple explanation behind this: what causes acne is completely unique to every individual. That’s why … Read more
A two-week exposure to nature-derived dirt can help improve the diversity of gut and skin microbiota, according to a recent study published in Future Microbiology. Do you remember your mother always asking if you had washed your hands after playing outside? We have always been advised to wash our hands with soap and water after … Read more
Acne treatments nowadays range from powerful hormonal medications to topical creams with robust active ingredients. But what about the age-old methods that served people well for centuries? Tea tree oil is a time-honored treatment that has been used for hundreds of years. So does it reduce acne? The short answer is ‘yes’. In recent years, … Read more
Whether you are taking birth control pills to fight acne or to prevent pregnancy, going off the pills can lead to worse acne. This is especially true if you have been taking birth control pills for a long time. Various scientific studies suggest that stopping birth control can lead to acne, inflamed skin, increased oiliness, … Read more