New data has shown us that there is more to the story about the acne-causing bacteria P. acnes than we thought. For years, we have known that P. acnes levels correlate with acne. The bacteria bind to the toll-like receptor 2 and cause an inflammatory response that leads to acne breakouts. Antibiotics have been used … Continue reading
Red, itchy, irritated skin can be difficult to manage without the proper skincare regimen. However, many people with self-diagnosed “sensitive skin” do not know that there are many different types of sensitive skin, and each subtype comes along with a different treatment regimen. If you’re struggling to treat your sensitive skin, keep these five tips … Continue reading
If you are one of the eight oily Baumann Skin Types®, you might feel that you are doomed to have acne. While people with increased sebum, or oil, on their skin are more likely to have clogged pores, studies have shown that the oil itself is not the root cause of acne. Therefore, having oily … Continue reading
Inflammation is a complex mechanism that naturally happens throughout our bodies as a response to pain, trauma, or injury. However, chronic inflammation can lead to a variety of diseases and conditions. Many skin conditions are caused by underlying inflammation, including eczema, rosacea, psoriasis, melasma, skin aging, and acne. While genetics and other factors play a … Continue reading
Up to 16 million Americans have a skin condition known as rosacea, which is typically characterized by consistent red facial flushing. Although we are still unsure of the exact causes of rosacea, we do know that there is likely a genetic component, it is associated with chronic inflammation, and there are four main subtypes of … Continue reading
According to a recent survey, 95% of Americans own a cell phone. If you think about how often you pull out your phone to check your text messages, emails, social media accounts or to make a phone call, you’d probably be surprised at just how often you touch your phone. You probably put it down … Continue reading
Walk into any department or beauty store, and you will quickly see walls lined with skincare products to choose from. With so many different options, shopping for skincare can be overwhelming and even frustrating. If this is your experience, you might ask yourself, “Is it better to buy skincare from my doctor?” Truthfully, there are … Continue reading
As long as you wear sunscreen, you’re protected from the harmful effects of the sun, right? According to the results of a recent proof-of-concept study, sunscreen might not be the most effective way to keep your skin protected from the sun. Read on to learn more about the study’s findings and what you can do … Continue reading
Have you ever noticed that one side of your face seems to break out more than the other? If that is the side where you normally hold your cell phone when making a call, your phone could be to blame for your breakouts. Find out how your cell phone could be causing acne and what … Continue reading
Just like your hair color, eye color, and facial features, your skin type is something that you’re born with and don’t get to choose. So if you have acne-prone skin, you can blame genetics. However, a recent study has shown that your genes aren’t the only factors that play a role in the development and … Continue reading
