When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade! Similarly, when life gives you acne, why not use lemon juice to fade the scars? Indeed, lemons for acne are a popular home remedy and an effective one at that. Millions of people: men, women, boys and girls, teenagers and adults, suffer from acne and their number one priority is getting rid of the blemishes and scars. This is where … [Read more...]

Intensive research is being conducted in the field of dermatology to help people get rid of acne and acne scars. Most conventional treatments for acne in adults and teenagers include topical application of certain medications along with oral drugs, home remedies and lifestyle changes. Often, dermatologists are quick to prescribe face washes and creams or gels for managing and … [Read more...]

Hydrogen peroxide or H2O2 is one of the most versatile and beneficial chemicals used worldwide for cleaning and disinfecting. It is a must-have ingredient in hospitals and clinics owing to its antiseptic properties. You can put hydrogen peroxide to use in multiple ways, particularly for skin issues like acne. Many people have used it to treat popped pimples and lighten … [Read more...]

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...]