Lemon juice is frequently recommended as a DYI treatment against acne, acne scars and hyperpigmentation. From glossy magazines, beauty blogs, testimonials and even beauticians, everyone seems to promote the use of lemon juice. Could this simple fruit be the answer we all have been looking for? Alas, probably not. While lemon juice has properties that … Read more
Tea tree oil, an extract of a tree native to Australia, has been used by Aborigines as an antiseptic and antifungal for centuries. In recent years, scientific research has shown it to be an effective treatment for acne. Despite the evidence, though, it remains as the underdog of acne treatments and unlikely to get the … Read more
Let me just get right to it without mincing words. Those home remedies you use to treat acne. They may not be as harmless as you’ve been led to believe. Many acne home remedies use foods that make the skin excessively sensitive to sunlight. If you are not aware of this, you could end up … Read more
Chemicals can be dangerous and it’s only prudent to be wary of them. But just like with chocolate, too much of a good thing can be bad for you. A recent email I got from a reader provides a nice example. Here’s the relevant part of the email: I’ve been looking through the five topical … Read more
Do you have a sensitive skin? Do you find it difficult to find products that don’t irritate your skin? If so, recently published study by Staci Brandt and Dr. Peter Lio may offer some hope. As I mentioned in the previous post talking about the use of makeup on acne, the regulations concerning cosmetic and … Read more
Women have understood the importance of looks for ages. The earliest records of makeup usage date back at least 6000 years, and in the 1600s women used star- and moon-shaped patches to cover smallpox scars. And just as long there have been people telling others such practices are immoral or dangerous. If you have been … Read more
Ever considered using turmeric for acne? Perhaps you’ve heard about it and even read positive reviews. But before you decide to give turmeric a try, make sure you do some thorough research first. Turmeric is a highly popular product for many purposes, including the skin. You’ve probably seen recipes on how to make your own … Read more
Today I want to share with you a new high tech treatment for reducing sebum production – at least temporarily. The treatment is called fractional radiofrequency microneedling (FRM). In the past two years studies have shown positive results for acne, sebum production and acne scars. Today I want to focus on what this can do … Read more
This is just a quick post about the need to keep your BS detector working when evaluating marketing claims, a blinding flash of the obvious if there ever was one 🙂 A quick example to show why. The other day I came across this a line of Oxygenetix products promoted by Dr. Yael Halaas, a … Read more
According to different internet sources, apple cider vinegar is being touted as an ancient remedy that has stood the test of time. Some say it’s a “golden nectar” that’s as close to a cure-all as you can get. It’s only reasonable that, as documented by glowing user reports, it can also treat acne. But is … Read more