There’s no denying that first impressions matter. And what’s that “first” in first impressions? Your face! It’s the first thing that people see when you walk into a room. But when you have acne, it’s easy to feel insecure and even hopeless about your skin. From adolescence to adulthood, acne can have a profound… Continue Reading
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Fight Acne & Inflammation by Doing This
If you’ve ever wondered why some people are blessed with perfect skin while you have to suffer through acne breakouts, science just got a little bit closer to finding the answer. A new study identified a previously unknown way in which bacteria trigger acne inflammation. Researchers found that P. acnes, a usually harmless… Continue Reading
A Surprising, Novel Therapy for Acne
Do you struggle with acne? Have you tried all sorts of products and treatments but still can’t get your skin pimple-free? Like you, your skin is unique. And this means what works for someone else might not work for you, especially when it comes to treating a condition like acne. So for those looking… Continue Reading
Bacterial Strains Linked to Acne
About 85% of all people get acne at some time in their lives, and as the most common skin disorder, it affects 40 to 50 million Americans. Scientists still struggle to pinpoint a cause or a cure – but could we finally be close? A new study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology… Continue Reading
Probiotics and Acne Control – What You Need to Know
If you understand the causes of acne and the type of treatments available, then it makes sense why probiotics can help. The good news is that when probiotics are used in conjunction with the antibiotics your dermatologist prescribes, the side-effects associated with taking these medications is reduced. Taking a probiotic can also reduce… Continue Reading
Lactoferrin Supplementation Significantly Improves Acne
Lactoferrin-enriched fermented milk improves acne by reducing total lesions and sebum content in young adults with moderate acne, researchers report in the journal Nutrition. Acne is an inflammatory skin condition that affects the vast majority of the population at some point in time. A pimple, correctly known as comeodone, can be open or closed;… Continue Reading