As we age our skin changes dramatically.  Gone are the days of low-maintenance smooth, supple and blemish free skin. Instead we’re left with wrinkles, age spots, sun damage and mild or severe acne. What you consume, your lifestyle, hormones, heredity, the environment and stress are major factors in your skin’s overall health. It’s best to start taking care of your skin at an early age – prevention is key.
There’s an abundance of products in the market today to  aid you in the fight for blemish free and younger looking skin. It’s a bit overwhelming to select, test and combine …read more

Do you have oily or acne prone skin? Maybe you’ve tried numerous creams and treatments but none of them help or work to diminish your blemishes? Maybe it’s time to give Dr. Sebagh products a try! Dr. Jean-Louis Sebagh has 20 years of experience working with your favourite celebrity faces. He’s billed as “the doctor who doesn’t just make people look younger; he makes them look better.” Now he’s launched his own skin care collection.
The Dr. Sebagh Antibacterial Powder & Breakout Creme duo is a treatment that combats clogged pores, overproduction of oil and bacteria that leads to breakouts.
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Are you looking for a way to get rid of pimples and blemishes naturally? Burt’s Bees gives you a simple and ultra-portable way to keep those acne flare ups at bay effectively and naturally.
The Burt’s Bees Blemish Stick ($9) is formulated with 10 natural herbal ingredients that include the following willow bark, tea tree and juniper oils and calendula. The willow bark is a natural form of salicylic acid which is found in most acne treatments on the market today. The tea tree and juniper oils work together as an antiseptic and astringent. Lastly, the calendula aids to reduce inflammation …read more

If you’re looking for any easy way to get started with banishing acne flare ups, look for starter kits. Acne starter kits are your best bet to establish a personal skincare regimen. Kits can be purchased over the counter and are available for all skin types. All you need to do is find one that will cater to your skin’s needs.
A great kit to try is the Philosophy Completely Clear System . It’s a four piece kit that’s formulated to treat existing blemishes and prevent future breakouts. This kit focuses on soothing, hydrating your skin as well as reducing the …read more

Do you ever wish you could literaly zap those blemishes away? These days you can! There are a number of zit zappers on the market today and another to add to the ever growing list is,  ThermaClear Acne Clearing Device.
ThermaClear work with just a touch of a button. It sends a 2-second pulse of heat that goes beneath your skin’s surface to zap and “neutralize pimple causing bacteria at the source“. It’s FDA approved and proven to be safe for all skin types.  Results can be seen in a few days and some in about 24 hours.  You can purchase …read more

We’re all quite familiar with acne vulgaris, or Acne as it is most commonly called.  Acne is an inflammatory skin ailment that shows on your skin as either small whiteheads or a proliferation of cysts and nodules. Usually found on the face but can also show up in other areas of your body.
Acne is caused be a number of things – hormones, improper diet, not getting enough vitamins and of course, stress.  What’s most annoying is, you can break out at any age! From your teens or even in your 30s. Acne doesn’t discriminate, it affects everyone – young and old, …read more

Wouldn’t it be nice to have clear skin all the time? As much as we eat right, wash our face religiously and drink gallons of water we will get the occasional pimple, it’s inevitable. But don’t let it get you down. There are myriad of treatments available for mild, moderate or severe acne flare ups. Of course, breakouts maybe caused by something else altogether, so do a little investigating! Did you try a new powder, foundation or even, detergent? There are a number of factors to consider and eliminate.

When I get the occasional blemish I stick to the tried and …read more