The role of diet in acne and acne scarring is controversial - some doctors believe it is necessary to follow a strict diet to curb acne; others feel that acne might occur despite dietary restrictions. The role of essential fatty acids in acne prevention is also being studied today. Some people wonder whether fish oil causes cystic acne; others believe that taking fish oil … [Read more...]

More and more men and women are choosing herbs and natural remedies to get rid of acne. While the market is flooded with acne creams and medicines; people are finding many of them ineffective and expensive. Also, people are becoming aware of the harmful ingredients in skincare products used for treating acne. As a result, they are turning to natural, herbal products for acne … [Read more...]

Borax or sodium borate is a naturally occurring alkaline mineral. It is used in many cosmetic preparations, particularly those which contain beeswax. The reason behind this combination is their emulsification action. Borax and beeswax combine very well to form a strong bonding agent in lipsticks, lip balms, foundations and skin creams. Borax is also an insecticide but do not … [Read more...]

Acne is an indication that something is wrong with your system. It could be your hormones, diet, lifestyle habits or even your cosmetics. Therefore, proper nutrition, cleansing products, and supplements are very important to correct the problem. For very severe cases of acne, doctors prescribe Isotretinoin or Accutane. This drug often tends to initially increase acne breakouts. … [Read more...]

Adult acne often presents itself as inflammatory or non-inflammatory lesions, though in most cases there may be both. Changes in skin’s structures caused by fluctuating hormones, stress, improper diet and environmental changes can all lead to inflammatory and non inflammatory acne. The main reason for acne is that the skin’s pores get clogged due to dead skin cells, bacteria … [Read more...]

Acne in the adulthood usually has underlying hormonal issues. Imbalance in hormones leads to excess sebum production which, in turn, cause acne flare ups. If you are looking for natural ways to cure acne due to hormonal imbalance, then this guide is for you. What are hormones? How does imbalance affect us? Our body releases many chemical substances called hormones which play … [Read more...]

Today I will be discussing some benefits of borage seed oil from skin care and acne point of view. Borage oil is also known as star-flower oil derived from Borage officinalis or Star-flower plants native to Syria. The oil has hundreds of culinary and therapeutic uses, primary ones being its usefulness in treating arthritis and skin issues. Let us find out how to use Borage seed … [Read more...]

Does Shea Butter Cause Acne? Is shea butter comedogenic? Is shea butter for acne okay to use on oily skin? We get many questions from readers asking about the use of shea butter for acne and acne scars. So in today’s guide, we will cover everything you need to know about Shea butter Shea: A precious skin care commodity Shea butter comes from Africa. It is the fat derived … [Read more...]

It is a myth that oils aggravate acne. Even if you have an oily skin type, your skin can still benefit from the internal and topical use of oils and essential oils for acne. This is because; nature has equipped these oils with wonderful healing and anti-inflammatory properties. These, in turn, empower our skin and cells to regenerate themselves. Natural oils have antibacterial … [Read more...]

Homemade face masks for acne and blackheads close the skin’s pores. They are your best defense against blemishes and scars left behind by acne. For oily skin, use drying ingredients like clay or Fuller’s Earth whereas for dry skin, use moisturizing agents like honey, essential oils and so on. Today, I am going to give you easy to use DIY homemade face masks recipes which you … [Read more...]