by Richard Davidson | May 18, 2022 | accutane, Acne Fighting Ingredients, antibiotics, Ingredients
Antibiotics Aren’t the Only Answer to Cystic Acne – Here’s What Else You Can Try According to the American Academy of Dermatology, cystic acne affects over 50 million Americans at some point in their lives and can often cause permanent scarring...
by Richard Davidson | May 15, 2022 | Acne Fighting Ingredients
Retinol vs. Retinoid – What’s the Difference? If you’re on the hunt for effective acne treatment, consider using vitamin A to boost your skin’s natural healing process. Vitamin A, or retinol and retinoid, has been proven to improve acne and...
by Richard Davidson | May 11, 2022 | Types of Acne
How to Shrink a Cystic Pimple Overnight If you have ever had to deal with the pain and discomfort of a huge, painful cystic pimple, you know just how unpleasant they can be. If the pimple isn’t affecting your appearance or your self-esteem, you might try waiting...
by Richard Davidson | May 7, 2022 | DIY Acne
How to Get Rid of Whiteheads Want to know to get rid of whiteheads? If you have them on your face, you’re like millions of other people who struggle with the occasional breakout or more chronic acne. So, whether you woke up this morning to find a new pimple on...
by Richard Davidson | Nov 26, 2020 | Acne 101
New Normal Equals New AcneAmidst the fight against the Coronavirus, maskne or “mask acne” became a common problem too. Aside from the hassle of wearing a mask all day, what could be worse than having another popping pimple, or worse, acne in addition to the existing...
by Richard Davidson | Feb 10, 2020 | Ingredients
What is sodium cocoate and why is it in my skincare products? Sodium Cocoate is a surfactant (cleanser) that is made by combining coconut oil with sodium hydroxide to create soap, other cleansers and surfactants. While it sounds like a confusing chemical, it’s a...
by Richard Davidson | Jan 15, 2020 | Acne 101
What causes acne? No one factor causes acne. Acne happens when oil (sebaceous) glands are activated at puberty, stimulated by male hormones from the adrenal glands in both boys and girls. Oil is a natural substance which lubricates and protects the skin. Under certain...
by Richard Davidson | Jan 14, 2020 | DIY Acne
Prep time: 10 minutes This recipe is shared courtesy of our friends at MCBDShop.com Tighten and detox your face with this luxe DIY CBD bentonite clay and Moroccan red clay face mask. Clay masks have been a staple in beauty products since before they were called beauty...
by Richard Davidson | Jan 11, 2020 | Acne 101
The simple truth is that acne can happen to anyone. Acne is a type of skin condition that occurs on many people – women and men, especially those with oily skin. It can negatively affect the outlook of a person if it appears on the face and/or neck.In 2015, acne was...