Have you ever tried a rejuvenating set, only to discover that it makes your skin flare up with pimples? This could be one of two things: Purging: When your skin is adjusting to the new product, and persevering with the product will eventually make your skin better – in fact,...
Want to know how genetics impact your skin? Look no further than your looks! Because your genetics are responsible for the color of your hair, the size of your eyes… even the skin conditions you struggle with. Breakouts: genetics and hormones are a major player in whether or not you...
If you are searching for fast tips on how to prepare your skin for a prom. Then, you have come to the right place. You’ve found the perfect dress and some equally fierce shoes, you’ve mastered that waterfall braid and smoky eye, and you even got him to ask you...
How To Control Oily Skin? Sick of mid-day slick and shine? Make a few adjustments to your skin care regimen to help control oil production from morning until night. Create a “matte kit” that fits conveniently in your purse or backpack for mid-day touch-ups. Your kit should include oil-free lotions...
As you transition from child to teen to adult, puberty will trigger the movement of new chemicals in your body. Depending upon whether you’re a guy or girl, these hormones will go to work on different parts of the body. And of course, impact your skin. Sebaceous (oil) gland activity...
Does sex cause breakouts? Yes and no. The truth is during puberty, the level of sexual hormones is more abundant and they may heighten your sexual desire. Sexual hormones also increase the production of sebum. If bacteria (known as P. acnes) are present together with sebum (oil), then this can...
what causes teen breakouts? Breakouts are generally part-genetic, part-hormonal. But unlike adult breakouts, which tend to be inflammatory and related to stress, teen breakouts are usually triggered by puberty. As teenagers transition from children to adults, puberty triggers the movement of new chemicals in their bodies. Androgen hormones, often called...
