Tea tree oil for cystic acne? What is tea tree oil and can it help your acne, especially if you suffer from cystic acne? What is cystic acne? Cystic acne, according to the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, is an inflammatory type of acne and it can be really painful. With any acne, pores get clogged but…
There are so many ingredients in skin care and it can be hard to determine which ones are safe to use. So, is Butylparaben safe for you? What is Butylparaben? Butylparaben is actually a preservative that is used in skin care and it helps to minimize bacteria, which is a good thing. It also helps…
Butylated Hydroxytoluene (also known as BHT) is used as a preservative in skin care. Is BHT safe to use or are there any possible problems? What is BHT BHT, or Butylated hydroxytoluene, is a synthetic chemical that is used in skin care products as well as a food preservative. What I’m looking at today is…
What is Behentrimonium chloride? Why is it in my skin care products? And, most importantly, is it OK for me to use? Let’s find out. What is Behentrimonium chloride? This ingredient comes from canola oil (also known as rapeseed oil). It can be used in skin care products in the following ways: managing frizzy hair…
What is a humectant? Humectants in skin care can be really beneficial for you, especially for those with dry skin but all skin types can benefit. Humectants in skin care What are humectants? Humectants bring moisture to the skin. Certain ingredients can actually draw moisture to your skin, allowing it to get much needed moisture….
Looking for skin care that doesn’t contain a lot of preservatives? There are a lot of preservatives in skin care, some good and some bad. Preservatives in skin care I am constantly on the look out for good skin care products. In fact, I’ve been doing this for over 20 years. Since I was a…
Are you allergic to anything? You may not know it but the food you’re eating can contribute to inflammation so let’s take a look at food allergies. What is a food allergy? A food allergy is an allergic reaction, says the Mayo Clinic. It is something that causes inflammation in the body and this can…
How does acne affect mental health? If you suffer from acne or know someone who does, you know that it can take a toll on us mentally. Mental Health Mental health is so important yet it is disregarded by so many people. Unless you’ve lived through some very depressed times or saw someone go through…
Can the chemicals we put on our bodies or touch day to day cause acne? Is that possible? Do forever chemicals contribute to acne? What are forever chemicals? So, what are forever chemicals and should you be concerned about them? According to this cnn.com article, forever chemicals are the chemicals that stay around for a…
Processed foods can cause inflammation. Yes, foods can have an effect on your skin but is deli meat bad for skin? Let’s find out. The role of processed foods in our health Food can either help you stay healthy or it can contribute to illness. Sure, there are a lot of factors when it comes…
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