Purging! It sounds scary but is it? Purging, more often than not, occurs when your skin reacts to or has a sudden acne flare up from using a new skin care product. Is this something you need to worry about? Although it's nothing to worry about, a sudden acne flare up might be a bit irritating especially if you're looking at clearing existing acne. You might be tempted to do away with the new skin product but don't. This is just the beginning of something amazing. Why does it happen? Your skin might be getting rid of harmful toxins including dead skin cells, oil, dirt, bacteria, etc found under the surface of the skin. This occurs mostly after using chemical-based...
One of the topical issues in relation to skincare is how to properly take care of the face. Unlike other parts of the body, facial skin is very sensitive. Plus it is more prone to acne and pimples thus the need for special care and attention. Unfortunately, there are a lot of harsh products out there which might do more harm than good. So, what are the basics for facial care?
If you're new to skincare, you might be bombarded with a lot of skincare jargons and products. Don't let that scare you. One very popular jargon used in skincare is 'exfoliating'. In today's post, we explore the world of exfoliation. Exfoliation - What is it? In simple terms, exfoliation means removing dead or old skin cells from the surface or outer layer of the skin. Contrary to popular beliefs, exfoliation can be done on the entire body and not just the face. Types of Exfoliation There are basically three (3) main types of exfoliation Physical Exfoliation This is probably the most common type of exfoliation. It involves the application of a scrub, often granular in nature, on the surface of...
Acne is basically a condition where dead skin cells, bacteria, sebum, hair or particles block the pores of your skin. Acne can occur on any part of the body but usually affects the face. A lot of people suffer from acne which makes it a crucial part of skincare. Truthfully, preventing and treating acne is tough.
Knowing our skin type could be a herculean task if you don't know what to look out for, but it doesn't have to be. Although, we all have unique skin types there are certain tell-tale signs which make us more likely to have normal, dry, oily, sensitive or combination skin. As the name suggests, combination skin type is just having more than one of these different skin types. This means you could have patches of normal, dry, oily or sensitive skin on your face. Some tell-tale signs of combination skin include oily T-zone (chin, nose and forehead areas), large pores, shiny skin and blackheads. As a lot of skincare products are formulated for particular skin types, taking care of combination skin...
