Acne Guides

Thyme as an anti-acne remedy

Acne has always been a hot issue when we talk about the common skin problems faced by hundreds of people. In this condition, the tiny little pores present on the skin get blocked due to excessive secretary production by the sebaceous glands present on the skin. In plugged pores, the …

Teenage Acne and Depression

The most awkward and difficult stages of man occurs during the teenage years.  This is where defining moments occur.  This is the stage where self image is given much thought since it plays a huge role in societal acceptance.  Remember the saying that beauty is only skin deep?  Well tell …

Use of Pantothenic Acid to treat acne

Acne is one of the most common skin diseases which is common among teens but can also affect both adult men and women. Acne basically affects the oil glands of your skin which is the pilosebaceous unit that consists of hair, hair follicle and sebaceous gland. Though it is not …

Using borage oil for acne

The borage plant, scientifically named Borago officinalis, is the source of the now relatively popular borage oil (a.k.a. starflower oil, bee bread, bee plant, borage seed oil, and ox’s tongue). Borage oil is produced from the seeds of the borage flower or star flower, usually blue-tinged and originally grown …

Topical Treatment for Acne

Acne is defined as the disease of the skin. It is the usual reason why men and women develop pimples. These pimples are basically the result of clogging up of skin pores by dust, make-up and many other factors. Commonly, it is seen on the cheeks, face, neck, shoulder, chest, …

Using shea butter for acne

The market nowadays is saturated with various forms of therapeutic and treatment options, either conventional or alternative that promise a cure for acne and one of the more recent discoveries include the application of a substance known as shea butter. Despite its newness, shea butter is actually being used by …

Using fish oil for acne

Fish oil, as the name implies, is the oil extracted from the tissues of various kinds of oily fish. This type of oil is known to be rich in omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), precursors of certain kinds of eicosanoids that possess anti-inflammatory properties and …

Best Make Up for Acne Prone Skin

It is not easy living with a skin that is very prone to acne. It’s bad enough that you have to deal with those nasty looking blemishes and worst is that there aren’t a lot of acne prone skin friendly products out there in the market. It is commonly said …

Forehead Acne

Acne (acne vulgaris or common acne) is a common skin disease. It is more common during teenage years but it can also occur in people who are in their thirties and forties. It is a disease of the sebaceous glands of the skin; these glands are responsible for production of …

Acne: Can it occur as a reaction to certain foods

Currently, there are no scientific studies confirming or establishing a direct link between allergies, especially food allergies, and acne. The mainstream belief is that foods commonly eaten do not cause acne. However, there are individuals who completely disagree with this and even claim that there is in fact a solid …