Face Oils for Acne: My Before and After
I first started getting acne at 7 years old. Yes, you read that right: I got my first blackhead at 7. Acne was apart of my life for almost as...
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Are Facial Oils Comedogenic?
Oils have unfairly gotten a bad rap for acne-prone skin. Not only can oils be totally safe for breakouts, they actually help your skin heal. The key is to use...
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Can a Damaged Skin Barrier Cause Acne?
This might be one of the most important aspects of tackling breakouts. Read to learn more about the skin barrier, its involvement in acne, and why I think it's an...
Can You Use a Salicylic Acid Toner With Histamine Intolerance?
If you have histamine intolerance and you're wondering whether a salicylic acid (BHA) toner really belongs in your routine, you're asking the right questions. As a holistic esthetician, I'm a...
Can Creatine Cause Acne? Here's the Science
Creatine has earned its moment. Once the territory of bodybuilders, it now turns up in the routines of runners, lifters, and women who simply want stronger workouts and a sharper...
Is Hyaluronic Acid Breaking You Out?
Is your hyaluronic acid serum breaking you out? You're not alone. Research suggests acne-prone skin uses hyaluronic acid differently, potentially contributing to breakouts. Here's why ditching hyaluronic acid might be...
Can Histamine Intolerance Cause Breakouts?
Histamine, histamine intolerance, and the effects it can have on our health are finally starting to go mainstream. What was once a cryptic cause of various symptoms is now becoming...
Can Collagen Cause Acne?
Collagen powders are hot right now -- and for good reason: the documented benefits of regularly taking collagen powder are persuasive. But, is collagen good for acne prone skin? Or could...