Bacteria is often one of the leading triggers when it comes to acne breakouts. Built up beneath the surface of our skin, acne-causing bacteria can become irritating when pores become blocked. This causes the well known symptoms of pimples, whiteheads and blackheads that we all want to get rid of! Continue reading →

Sometimes, when it comes to acne care, less is more. Many of the treatments available today for treating acne-prone skin feature ingredients list a mile long. Often, these lengthy ingredient lists mean that we have no idea what exactly we’re putting on our skin each time we pick up a new product to treat your acne breakouts. Continue reading →

Benzoyl Peroxide is a staple element in many acne treatments available today. But how exactly does this ingredient help in treating acne prone skin? Continue reading →

Cleansing and exfoliating is a vital first step in any healthy skincare routine. But forget specific products, choosing the type of cleansing formula can be a challenge in and of itself. Before getting into the best skincare brand, it’s important to understand the ways that different cleansing foams can benefit your skin. Continue reading →

When it comes to skincare, Clinique has long been an industry giant when it comes to creating top-of-the-line treatments. Developed with the understanding that “great skin can be created”. Clinique have developed a line of skincare that takes advantage of simple processes that can be easily integrated into daily routines. Continue reading →

Having acne-prone skin is frustrating. Finding the right combination of products to treat your acne can almost be more defeating than dealing with the breakouts! Continue reading →

We’ve all seen the commercials for Proactiv’s 3-Step Acne System. With everyone from Justin Bieber to Adam Levine, Proactiv is known for its celebrity clientele and outstanding marketing campaigns. But does the system actually work as well as everyone promises it will? Continue reading →

With so many acne treatments on the market today it’s often hard to know where to begin when it comes to trying new acne remedies. Between toners, serums, gels and moisturizers treating acne can be a burden both cosmetically and financially and determining which pairing of products works best can be a long and frustrating process for many suffering from acne outbreaks. Continue reading →

Originating from West Africa, African Black soap named Ose Dudu in Yoruba is best known for treating common skin care woes like acne, skin inflammation, dryness and uneven skin tone (including previous acne scarring and blemishes). Continue reading →