Bacteria Colonization is a major cause of Acne When your oil glands are producing too much oil and have a closed environment for a particular anaerobic bacteria—propionibacterium—to form this creates the best environment for acne to thrive in. Oxygen naturally kills propionibacterium, but when your pores can’t breathe, [...]
Overproduction of Oil is one of the main causes of Acne Your sebaceous (oil) glands should naturally produce the right amount of oil to keep your skin hydrated and protected. You can easily understand how too much oil can be a problem for your skin, but again, what [...]
Part three on the science behind blocked pores As part of your healthy skin cell life cycle, the new skin cells are programmed to die at just the right time. Specifically, there’s a tiny structure called a desmosome that binds new skin cells together, and it’s the desmosome [...]
Part two on the science behind blocked pores This second image shows you the life cycle of your skin cells. It goes like this: Your new skin cells (technically called keratinocytes) form at the bottom of the epidermis. Those baby skin cells start out as living cells, which [...]
Acne Prone Skin If you have acne-prone skin, you probably have just one burning question: How can I get rid of my acne right now—and hopefully, never have it again? I have both bad news and good news for you. The bad news is that there’s no overnight [...]
9 Reasons Your Acne Keeps Coming Back Not knowing the reason why your acne keeps returning can be one of the most frustrating things. Before you start blaming your products read on to see what culprits could be responsible for those blemishes and also what to do about [...]
3 Amazing Things To Know About Gel Moisturizers | Oily Skin Just because you have oily skin, it doesn't mean it is hydrated. Often times oily skin can be a result of not moisturizing your face enough! So here are a few things you should know about gel moisturizers for [...]
DIY Face Mist For Combination Skin Type Face mist is a must have to get through the Los Angeles heat this summer so I decided to create a refreshing mist for my guests last Thursday custom to their skin type. Not only does it set your makeup, but it [...]
