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Baby Skin Problems

This morning, as I was caressing the cheek of my youngest child, I was in awe at how soft it was. The expression soft as a baby’s bottom is said for a reason. Baby skin is amazingly smooth and glowing. But that doesn’t mean that baby skin isn’t prone to problems. Here is a quick guide to common baby skin problems. Diaper Rash Diaper rash is caused when irritants and wetness come in contact with your baby’s skin. It can usually be cured by using a diaper cream at every changing, especially at night, and, or by letting the baby’s … Continue reading →

I’m Supposed to be Too Old for Breakouts!

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I should count myself lucky, I guess — of all the problems I had in my high school and college years, acne was not really one of them. I would get maybe one zit per month (along with other PMS symptoms) and that was it. As I got older, it tapered off to one pimple every few months. Fast forward to the last few months. The monthly breakout has started to become more regular again. Yay. And this month, the Lone Ranger zit has been replaced by an intrepid trio of ickiness. I hope this isn’t the beginning of a … Continue reading →

Treating Whiteheads Naturally

Don’t get me wrong — I’m not opposed to medicine in situations where medicine is required. But in looking at my current whitehead expansion, from upper arms to forearms, I don’t think I need to take drastic medical measures. There are plenty of natural remedies for whiteheads that I’ll be trying over the next few weeks. I’ll keep you updated on my progress. Seems like the very best thing you can do for whiteheads (and blackheads) is be consistent with your cleaning. Wash daily with mild soap. Believe it or not, I DO already do this. However, I may switch … Continue reading →

Blackheads and Whiteheads

Ugh. When I was younger — I guess around puberty age — my upper arms started to develop a strange rash. According to the doctor and dermatologist, I had whiteheads. And now here I am, fast approaching thirty, and the whiteheads are on the move. They’re spreading from my upper arms onto my forearms. So I figured it was time to do a little research. Acne facts: Acne is the most common skin disease treated by physicians More than 85% of adolescents and young adults have some form of acne Only about one third of people with acne actually talk … Continue reading →

Rosacea or acne?

I’ve always had problems with acne. It never seemed to matter what I did, I still had break outs. I kept waiting for that “grown-up” stage to hit where acne wouldn’t be a problem for me. I’m still waiting. Recently a skin condition called rosacea has gained more notice and I began to wonder if this was actually the cause of my “adult acne”. So, how does it compare and what can I do about it? Rosacea is an inflammatory response that generally affects the facial skin specifically. It looks a lot like acne, with redness, swelling, bumps and small … Continue reading →

All-Natural Acne Busters

Maybe it’s the change in the weather — the dry heat of winter making my skin extra oily? Maybe my skin is irritated from too much washing and not enough moisturizing. For whatever reason, I’ve been breaking out left and right lately… so it’s time for four all natural acne busters! Acne Buster Number One: Sugar Sugar is a mild antibacterial agent. Because the bacteria in pores is what triggers breakouts, sugar can fight off future zits. Mix sugar with a little bit of water to make a paste. Use the paste to exfoliate your face — don’t scrub too … Continue reading →

Zap Zits With Zeno!

Are you ready for this? The FDA has approved a zit-zapper! It’s called Zeno. Zeno is a handheld device that uses low-level heat to zap your zits into history! Most blemishes are caused by a bacterium called P. acnes. The heat from the Zeno causes that bacteria on your skin and in your pores to self-destruct — this is known as heat shock response. When the bacteria die, the pimple goes away! If you have mild to moderate acne problems, Zeno may be right for you. The Pros The low-level heat kills the bacteria that clogs pores and causes pimples … Continue reading →