What is benzoyl peroxide and how does it work? Acne is the common cause of spots. Most people with acne are aged between 12 and 25, but some older and younger people are affected too. Small sebaceous glands lie just under your skin surface and make an oil (sebum) that keeps your skin supple and […]
pores are the small openings at the top of our hair follicles. They are covering the whole body. Our pores release sebum (oil) to moisturize our skin to help keep it supple. pores are necessary for the health of the skin but large pores can be frustrating. Enlarged pores can be seen at all ages. […]
What is acne scars? Acne scars are stubborn, and no single treatment is best for everyone. Scars occur as a result of injury to the skin, and in the case of acne, the injury is related to excess oil production, inflammation, and bacteria. When your body is trying to repair the acne, scars emerge. In the […]
What are Nodules: It is a kind of inflammatory acne that is large and painful. Nodular acne causes When the clogged pore progresses into a bump and it is completely under the skin. They form around a hair follicle and can involve more than one follicle. They are solid so they feel hard. Inside the […]
What are Blackheads? Blackheads are small, slightly raised lesions with dark tips that appear on the skin. They are made of oxidized melanin and not trapped dirt. They are more common on the face and neck. They are usually a feature of acne not a kind of pimple. They are not inflammatory. They also have […]
What are acne papules? Acne papules are solid, inflamed bumps that are usually cone-shaped. They are red or pink, they don’t have a yellow or white center of pus. Most papules become pustules after few days. face, neck, back, chest, shoulders and upper arms are most likely to develop papules. What causes acne papules? An […]
BHA stands for beta hydroxy acid. It’s oil-soluble, meaning it loves oil, and it’s an exfoliating acid. Technically, there’s only one kind of BHA: salicylic acid.” Chances are you’ve seen salicylic acid in the ingredients list for an acne product, since it’s great for busting breakouts as it penetrates the skin very deeply. Salicylic acid […]
Alpha-Hydroxy Acids are water-soluble acids derived from fruits and plants. They’re considered a chemical exfoliant, which means that they use chemicals — aka acids or enzymes — to buff away dead skin cells. AHAs cause controlled trauma to the skin, leading to quicker cell turnover. That process will result in less hyperpigmentation and more even-toned […]