How to Make a DIY Charcoal Face Mask for Every Skin Type superfood masks are one of the most popular beauty-wellness crossovers. Charcoal masks are one of the most effective complexion fixers, especially when seeing a professional for extractions isn’t feasible. When used correctly, a charcoal mask can be a veritable vacuum for clogged pores, …
How to Get Rid of Blackheads in Ears Blackheads can pop up just about anywhere—even in hard-to-reach areas like your… ears? Yes, unfortunately, blackheads can form in the delicate skin of your ear, and what causes them isn’t anything out of the ordinary. “Blackheads in the ear are just like those on the face,” says …
Here’s Why My Skincare Routine Has Been Doing More Harm Than Good Ive identified as someone with dry skin for years now. And for good reason. I have had dry skin! I built my skincare routine around this fact, packing it full of moisturizing products meant to breathe life back into my parched skin. It …
Everything You Need to Know About Using Carrier Oils for Skin Healthy oils are a panacea for skin concerns, and when used correctly, can deliver serious moisture that your skin craves. Carrier oils, or oils derived from a nut, seed, fruit, or plant, can be used alone or in conjunction with essential oils for specialized …
Bentonite Clay for Skin: Benefits and How to Use not only for pottery purposes, clay is one of those surprisingly multipurpose ingredients that actually offers a host of different benefits, skincare ones included. These days, you’re most likely to see it in purifying products geared toward oily and/or acne-prone skin, where it’s often paired with …
AHA vs BHA What’s the Difference and Why Should You Use Them If you want healthy-looking, radiant skin, exfoliating should be in your skincare repertoire. But getting rid of dead skin cells doesn’t just refer to those scrubby, gritty formulas we’ve grown accustomed to. In fact, there are two forms of exfoliating acids that can …
Why Acne May Be Harder To Identify In Skin Of Color According to An Expert The rise of SkinTok (TikTok’s niche skincare world) has taught me two things: That I don’t take good enough care of my skin, and I don’t know what acne looks like. My routine is simple. I wash my face daily, …
This Acne Consultation Program Is More Effective Than Any Facial I’ve Tried Irarely miss the chance to get on my soapbox about the inconsistencies of before-and-after skincare photos. You know the kind—the before is usually taken in poor quality light, and the individual looks melancholy and dull-skinned. However, in the after photo, the individual is …
Nodular Acne Is Difficult to Treat Here’s Why Pimples are bad enough—but when they’re painful, it can feel like adding insult to injury. And that’s just one reason nodular acne can suck. Unlike the kind of zits most of us are used to—the ones we try to resist squeezing and picking at—nodular acne goes much …
Isolaz Everything to Know About This Painless Acne Treatment If you have acne (especially the recurring kind), you’ve probably tried about every treatment known to man to try to combat it. Take it from me—in my teens, I tried using toothpaste (which ended up all over my pillow and never on my face) as well …
iS Clinical Cleansing Complex Is Made for Breakout-Prone Skin We put the iS Clinical Cleansing Complex to the test after receiving a complimentary sample from the brand. Keep reading for our full product review. Washing your face seems simple enough—boring even. But the truth is, a proper cleansing routine is integral when it comes to …