The most traumatizing aspect of having acne is how pathetic it can make you feel. But if you really listen to what your acne is trying to tell you right from the outset, you can bring about quick changes. If it doesn’t decrease over time, your breakouts could be a sign that something else is…
Dealing with acne can be a harrowing experience – whether it is just that one zit dead centre on the nose or a whole breakout. If you have suffered from chronic acne, here are a few do’s and don’ts you need to keep in mind – The Do’s 1. Maintain A Hygienic Skin-Care Routine…
Food is often blamed for acne breakouts. But when it actually comes to fighting acne, how many people decide to make alterations to their diets? After all, there are so many foods that can help control breakouts by inhibiting bacterial colonization and fighting acne from the inside. The fact of the matter is, it is…
Those suffering from acne will know what it is like to hear those 3 dreaded words on a regular basis – Cleanse, tone, moisturize! Yes, maintaining a regular skin care routine is especially imperative if you suffer from severe breakouts and if you want to have manageable, clearer skin. While it is easy to go…
Unlike the creams and antibiotics that are prescribed for treating moderate to severe cases of acne, apple cider vinegar does not contain harsh chemicals and is most effective when it comes to treating warts, pimples and acne scars. Though the healing process is a lot slower, the process is at least a natural, harmless one,…
Now that the holiday season has ended and people are getting back to the grind, a lot of work will have to be done and in such cases, it is always easy to forget about the skin. The skin is the largest organ in the human body and hence, requires a lot of care and…
People who suffer from moderate to more severe cases of acne might find it easy to blame their X and Y chromosomes, especially if other members of their family suffered from acne during their childhood. Although this is true to a large degree, what has to be understood is that hereditary acne cannot be considered…
‘Candida’ is the most common yeast type found in the human body. Yeast is not necessarily harmful, but if there is an imbalance between the good and the bad bacteria in the body, it can be. How can you tell if you have an imbalance? To understand this, it is crucial to recognize the most…
Anybody who has suffered from troublesome acne conditions will know what it’s like to try every possible remedy in the book to banish them forever. OTPs, diet alterations, exercise regimes and water are also some of the many tried and tested remedies, but we all know that nothing soothes acne better than a no-frills, inexpensive…
Food has often been cited as the cause behind severe acne breakouts, but a lot of dieticians beg to disagree. The common notion is that greasy, sugary and oily foods are known to augment cases of acne and can be controlled if completely struck out of the diet or reduced in consumption. Here is a…