Now that the holiday season has ended and people are getting back to the grind, a lot of work will have to be done and in such cases, it is always easy to forget about the skin. The skin is the largest organ in the human body and hence, requires a lot of care and…
People who suffer from moderate to more severe cases of acne might find it easy to blame their X and Y chromosomes, especially if other members of their family suffered from acne during their childhood. Although this is true to a large degree, what has to be understood is that hereditary acne cannot be considered…
‘Candida’ is the most common yeast type found in the human body. Yeast is not necessarily harmful, but if there is an imbalance between the good and the bad bacteria in the body, it can be. How can you tell if you have an imbalance? To understand this, it is crucial to recognize the most…
Anybody who has suffered from troublesome acne conditions will know what it’s like to try every possible remedy in the book to banish them forever. OTPs, diet alterations, exercise regimes and water are also some of the many tried and tested remedies, but we all know that nothing soothes acne better than a no-frills, inexpensive…
Food has often been cited as the cause behind severe acne breakouts, but a lot of dieticians beg to disagree. The common notion is that greasy, sugary and oily foods are known to augment cases of acne and can be controlled if completely struck out of the diet or reduced in consumption. Here is a…
You may find yourself raising your eyebrows at this blog post. The fact of the matter is, eyebrow acne is uncommon, but exists and affects people who are suffering from eczema, acne vulgaris, cystic acne and also cases of severe dandruff. There could be a number of reasons behind why eyebrow acne appear. If you…
If you thought treating acne with toothpaste was peculiar, think again! There are a host of other things that you would have never believed could treat acne. Here is a list of some of the craziest remedies that can help you get those ugly zits off your face permanently Banana Peels Banana peels are especially…
Coconut oil contains clarifying properties and comprises of all the constituents that help fight acne and acne scars. Due to its protective properties, coconut oil also replenishes the skin and helps reduce inflammation. There are however, countless debates that have suggested that too much coconut oil could in turn, cause flare-ups on the face. It…
So, the big day is approaching and your wedding preparations are in full swing. The clock is ticking away and pretty soon, you’ll be exchanging vows and saying ‘I do’ to the person of your dreams. The day before your wedding, you wake up in the morning feeling like a bride but not looking like…
25% of males carry their teenage acne well into their adult lives, leaving their self-confidence shattered. But is male acne similar to acne experienced by females? Why is that males often experience more stubborn cases of acne than women? The answers to all this and more will be covered in this blog post. Men are…