Articles on skin care
Symptoms of an infected mole include: redness or swelling. bleeding. discharge of pus. Can a mole have pus in it? Spitz nevus moles are often pink and raised in a dome shape. In some cases, they have an opening that oozes pus. Although most Spitz nevus moles appear on your skin before you turn 20 …
Too many omega-6 acids, which many Western diets rely on heavily for protein, can cause acne and redness. The culprits here are high in omega-6, including walnuts, pine nuts, and almonds. Why nuts can cause pimples? Peanuts contain an androgen-like material. When you increase your body’s presence of androgen, or a material like it, then …
These dark spots on the skin (usually brown, red, or purple) are super common, and nearly everyone with acne gets them to some extent. 3 It’s called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation isn’t a true acne scar. In some cases, it even fades away all by itself without treatment. Why is my acne scar purple? Post-inflammatory …
Most people have 10 to 40 moles somewhere on their skin, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Most moles are harmless and nothing to worry about. Unless a mole is cancerous, you don’t need to have it removed unless it bothers you. Is it a good idea to remove a mole? Mole removal is …
While using eye cream for eyelids isn’t recommended, you can and should apply it in a 360-degree circle around your eye. To give your eyelids some love—especially if you’re dealing with dry skin—use a cosmetic product such as an under eye concealer that’s approved for this sensitive area. What happens if you put eye cream …
Irregular cycles, breakouts near your period, increased facial hair growth, or thinning hair on the scalp are some of the signs of hormonal acne and possibly PCOS. Dr. Wu also notes that cystic breakouts on the lower face are a typical hormonal pattern. Can PCOS cause cystic acne? PCOS is a hormonal disorder that can …
If you use a scrub or chemical exfoliator, apply the product gently using small, circular motions. Do this for about 30 seconds, and then rinse off with lukewarm — not hot — water. If you use a brush or sponge, use short light strokes. Never exfoliate if you have open cuts or wounds or if …
What can I put on my face for extremely dry skin? If nonfacial skin is very dry, you might want to use a thicker moisturizer (Eucerin, Cetaphil, others) or an oil, such as baby oil. Oil has more staying power than do lotions and prevents the evaporation of water from the skin’s surface. Another possibility …
A CC or a BB cream is a tinted moisturizer which means it is moisturiser+ foundation (light coverage) . So it’s a moisturiser itself and therefore it’s not necessary to use a separate moisturiser under it. Should I put on moisturizer before CC cream? As with most makeup bases, the final result usually comes down …
A side effect of hormonal changes, pimples are signs that the teen growth spurt (and puberty) is marching along. Does acne mean you’re still going through puberty? Acne is so common that it’s considered a normal part of puberty. How can I tell if I’m still growing? Originally Answered: How do I know if I’m …