The amount of sebum the body produces directly correlates with how oily the skin is. (Sebum and oil, however, are not the same thing!) No clue what sebum actually is or how to maintain optimal sebum production? Read this to find out!
Sebum is an oily substance that your skin makes in the sebaceous glands and when it is produced in a healthy, normal way - it keeps your skin properly hydrated, protected, and it preserves the youth of your skin. If your skin makes too much or not enough sebum, learn how to positively affect the natural mechanics of your skin!
The antioxidant properties in gingko biloba helps keep skin firm, restoring the elasticity lost to free radicals and damage from constant exposure to sunlight’s harmful UV radiation. And because ginkgo biloba is a powerful anti-inflammatory, it reduces redness and irritation.
Though it may be too tempting to resist, picking at pimples usually does more harm than good. Learn about what you CAN DO to diminish blackheads, whiteheads, and heal the acne breakouts that you may sometimes experience.
With all of the buzz about antioxidants and vitamins for preventing skin from prematurely aging, minerals often get lost in the shuffle, but many people wonder what are the best minerals for skin health and how can they get more of each?
When you have a pimple, it is so tempting to try a DIY zit-zapping recipe, but be careful as you could damage your skin. So how can you safely spot-treat an acne breakout? Here are the skin-friendly ingredients proven to work.
Chronologically, aging is inevitable - but when it comes to your health, there's so much that you can do to stay youthful. Learn about how to push back the hands of time and defy aging like a super-ager by taking the very best care of your body, mind, and skin!
You can exfoliate and/or mask once a day if you have selected the right products for your skin type. Doing any more than that could be prompting your skin to be create more sebum to protect itself and less, in this case, is more - as your skin can better retain its pH balance.
If you have combination skin, it may seem as though you have a daily puzzle to solve - trying to deal with the polar opposite issues of oiliness and dryness. Learn the ingredients and methods for creating a consistent routine for combination skin that will help you achieve and maintain balance!
If you've tried everything to bust your blackheads and it's still not working, they might be sebaceous filaments. Read ahead for our complete guide to the differences between these two skin annoyances and tips for getting rid of both!
Not enough people know about panthenol and its positive effects on skin and hair. From anti-aging via enhanced UV protection to healing, and from reducing inflammation to promoting renewal this antioxidant can do it all!
