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 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 [...]
How Does Acne Form? First of all, just as you don’t get fat after eating one piece of chocolate cake, you don’t get acne overnight. It’s a process. So what underlying process results in those blackheads, whiteheads, and pimples you see on your skin? [...]
From Head to Toe Brazil's Beauty Secrets From Gisele to Adriana lima, have you ever wondered why Brazilian women are considered amongst the most attractive in the world? How do they manage to look so effortlessly beautiful? Hint: it's not simply their genes, there’s definitely a whole culture [...]
Get Long, Healthy Hair with 5 Easy Habits Hi Ladies, As I promised, I am revealing my top five tips for achieving the healthy, long hair you've always wanted, and as a bonus you'll notice an improvement in your skin and nails too! Tip #1: The Daily Multivitamin [...]
5 Best Exfoliators for Oily and Dry Skin This might not be a topic that is discussed at your beauty counter but it's certainly important to know when you are trying to better your skin. Acids are one of the most effective ingredients and it also addresses every [...]
An Essential Juice For Clear Skin Freshly made juices can have a wonderful effect on your skin's tone and texture over time by flushing out toxins from the organs. If you want to have perfect skin, the best way to do it is from the inside out. Here's an [...]
3 Foods To Avoid If You Have Acne Three substantial reasons why acne appears on the skin is normally due to stress, hormones, and mostly diet. Being aware of our diet means that we have the ability to prevent a few acne breakouts from occurring. Consider avoiding these three [...]
A Must-Try PMS Juice For Acne Breakouts Hormonal acne breakouts are the most annoying, but at least there is that time of the month when we can expect it. There are tons of foods that can reduce and prevent pms symptoms and one of my favorites is a [...]
