Skin Care Chronicles

While lupus and rosacea share some symptoms, such as redness and skin sensitivity, there are some key differences between the two. For example, lupus is an autoimmune disease that can affect multiple parts of the body, while rosacea is a chronic skin condition that primarily affects the face.

Skin purging is a term used to describe a temporary breakout that occurs when you start using a new skincare product. This breakout is different from a regular acne breakout because it usually occurs in areas where you don't normally get pimples. 

Cutaneous lupus is limited to the skin.  Approximately two-thirds of people with lupus will develop some type of skin disease (i.e., cutaneous lupus erythematosus).

So, skin is just skin, right? Well, not quite. Though skin essentially provides the same function for everyone, there are some key differences when curating a skin care routine or professional facial treatment for men.

When it comes to skin care, a holistic approach means we must nurture it from the inside. The appearance of skin depend on many factors -- from the ingredients used in products and foods, lifestyle choices, environmental stressors as well as our emotional and mental well-being.

Did you know that your skin needs to be slightly acidic to maintain a natural defensive barrier? An out-of-balance pH level can be the cause of many of your skin issues. The optimal pH of human skin is 5.5. Staying pH balanced is important to avoid either alkalinity or acidic skin.

Some containers make products expire faster than you'd think. A pretty appearance can draw you in, but that doesn't mean the product is going to be effective very long.

Silicone cleansing brushes are the most hygienic brush because they are non-porous and don’t harbor bacteria. Most silicone brushes are made from premium quality, food-grade silicone that is safe for all skin types.

Tattoos have become so popular that it’s leading to concerns about their safety. Each prick delivers an ink into the dermis (the layer of skin that lies below the epidermis), which is populated with blood vessels and nerves. Once inserted into the dermis, not all ink stays put.

Wearing tight fitting masks can cause skin irritation. Every breath can emit bacteria into your face mask. Your mask can trap oil, sweat and bacteria resulting in breakouts. 

Lifestyle, internal health and wellness and external skin care are important to maintaining healthy skin. How well you age is in your control. The way you treat your skin today will definitely affect the way you look in the future

If you have oily and combination skin, at some point, your skin texture begins to look coarse or rough.  Oily and combination skin produce more natural sebum making the pores enlarged and more noticeable.