It’s easy to feel like you don’t have control over your breakouts. But the fact is, you do in most cases, says Andre Nepper, a master clinical facialist at Activo2 Skincare in Johannesburg, South Africa who specializes in converting challenging skin into glowing complexions. Acne is a “tremendously embarrassing and burdensome problem” for about half of the women who book…
When we have bad skin as a teenager we are often comforted and told that we will “grow out of it.” Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. A clinical study revealed that 45 percent of women between the age of 21 and 30 have acne, and this extends well into midlife, with 12 percent of women between 40 and 50…
We know what it feels like to have a face covered in pimples. It’s almost impossible to look in the mirror and leave the house feeling beautiful. That nagging knowledge is always there – whenever you speak to people, go out to parties, or go on a date. Over time, this constant idea of being “ugly” erodes your self-esteem and…
When you struggle with acne, it feels like it affects every aspect of your life. It’s embarrassing to go out, your skin feels sore, and your self-image takes a heavy knock. You may have tried other solutions before that have stripped your skin of its natural oils, left your face dry and flaking, or worse – with more pimples. You…
Pillowcases can house dirt and oil.Like anything else that transfers dirt and oil to your skin, pillowcases can be the cause of acne mechanica. Acne Mechanica is any type of acne that is the result of material or objects touching your face. When your pillowcase isn’t laundered or changed regularly, a build-up of dirt and oil from the environment as…
