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…
Acne cannot only be attributed to greasy food, lifestyle issues and makeup products. This menace has existed since time immemorial and will continue to exist indefinitely. The question is, how did people deal with acne back then? The only way people could have dealt with acne is by actually dealing with it or by applying…
If you find that your nose shares an uncanny likeness to the nose of W.C. Fields, then you just might be sharing the condition he suffered from during his youth – Rosacea. Rosacea is one of the many chronic forms of adult acne and affects 1 in 4 people around the world, making it one…
‘Chicken Skin’, also known as Keratosis Pilaris is a skin condition wherein tiny, clustered bumps on the cheeks, chest, buttocks, neck and arms, share an uncanny semblance to chicken skin. This is because the skin appears like it has gooseflesh, or goosepimples. The bad news is, there is no permanent cure for ‘keratosis pilaris’. The…
The location of acne in general, is indicative. So, whether you have acne on your face, your back or your chest, it could suggest improper hygiene or an underlying disorder that you have overlooked or failed to diagnose. Chest acne can be really irksome and can stop you from wearing your favorite low-neck tee or…
Hyperpigmentation leads to deeper and darker acne scars on the body and can be quite an eye sore. The worst part is, if you suffer from hyperpigmentation in general, there is a high chance that you may have acne spots and scarring in different places on your body viz., chest, neck, lower back, inner thighs,…
Baby acne? Who ever thought that new born babies or babies aged between 1-4 months could develop acne on such tender skin? The pores on a baby’s skin don’t develop fully till 6 months; so, how is it possible for babies to have acne issues? These questions have perplexed anxious parents since time immemorial. The…