Treatment for common skin concerns ranges from acne and pigmentation correction to structural skin firming and keloid scar management.
The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics commissioned an independent laboratory test in 2009 on 48 skin care products for children and found that 61 percent of the products tested contained high levels of two cancer-causing chemicals: formaldehyde and 1,4-dioxane.
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Because your skin is your body’s largest organ, it is prone to injury. Injuries from disease or trauma, such as acne and cuts, prompt a healing process that includes scarring. As new skin grows over the wound, inflammation or reddening can remain for months. Combat redness with a few drugstore remedies.
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Forehead wrinkles are a natural, if unfortunate, byproduct of aging, and you can't escape from them forever.
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Pimples on the inner thigh are often a result of ingrown hairs. Shaving your bikini line can lead to razor burn, which often accompanies ingrown hairs. Pimples on the inner thigh can also be regular acne, caused by infected oil clogs in the hair follicles.
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Your skin has brown pigment in it, no matter how fair-skinned you are, unless you carry the rare genetic trait for albinism, according to MedlinePlus. The pigment is melanin, made by cells called melanocytes, which provide built-in sun-shade against ultraviolet radiation.
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Acne occurs when pores become blocked and sebum (oil) becomes trapped. According to Acne.org, the reason why this happens is unclear. However, once the pores become blocked, bacterium begins to grow, resulting in acne outbreaks. Various acne treatments on the market include chemical solutions.
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Whiteheads are little white bumps that appear because dead skin cells, sebum and oil are clogged in pores under the skin. Wipe out whiteheads around your mouth with a consistent facial-cleansing routine twice daily.
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A few drinks throughout the week won't affect you too much, but a weekend ritual of binge drinking may take its toll not only on your social life, but on your skin as well. Alcohol depletes skin of moisture, vitamins and nourishment, leaving it looking less than healthy and fresh.
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Whether you use an indoor tanning bed or you've been lying out in the sun, the UV rays are equally as damaging, notes TeensHealth, sponsored by the Nemours Foundation. If you still feel as though tanning is right for you, taking care of your skin properly after tanning can ensure the best results and the longest tan.
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Dark spots under the arms occur for a variety of reasons, but always result in embarrassment when wearing sleeveless shirts or swimsuits. Dark spots can make it seem as if you have unsightly hair under your arms, even just after you've shaved.
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The back is one of the most common places for an acne breakout, according to the National Women’s Health Information Center. Pimples form when hair follicles become clogged with oil, bacteria and dead skin cells.
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The pores on your face become enlarged when they are clogged with oil. People with thick, oily skin tend to develop large pores more often than people with normal or dry skin. Large pores can also develop with age because the skin's reduced elasticity causes the pores to dilate. According to DocShop.
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Pimples on the buttocks are actually relatively common. Dirt and moisture get trapped by your clothing -- add the friction that comes from sitting, and you've got a recipe for breakouts. Technically, however, pimples on the buttocks aren't considered acne; usually you're experiencing one of two related conditions.
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The rates of acne are higher in Western societies. Loren Cordain, professor at Colorado State University, claims that modern diets are to blame, as published in the 2002 issue of "Archives of Dermatology." You can change your eating habits for seven days to detoxify your body and clear your skin.
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Doxycycline has been around since the 1960s. It's called a broad spectrum antibiotic because it effectively treats many different bacterial infections. Once they enter your body, bacteria reproduce by manufacturing protein.
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Bags under your eyes -- whether from aging or a poor night's sleep -- can be hard to cover with makeup and even harder to get rid of.
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Lines on the forehead and permanent furrows near your brows can be a normal aspect of aging, but they also may develop from overexposure to the sun, or simply due to your normal facial expressions if raising your eyebrows or frowning is part of your body language.
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An at-home pedicure treatment is a relaxed and pampered experience. While looking after your toenails is probably second nature for you, your heels could be crying out for attention. Dry air and ill-fitted shoes leave the skin dry, cracked and peeling.
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Numerous myths surround acne. Some people say that eating chocolate or greasy foods will cause a breakout. Others claim that sugary sweets like soda are to blame.
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Heavy bags and sagging appear under the eyes when water pools within swelled tissue. This is a common occurrence when you're stressed out, eating more salt than usual, or missing out on that elusive eight hours of sleep.
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