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Skin Problems

We all want clear luminous skin yet it remains illusive. 

It seems like an endless battle to stop acne, breakouts, redness, irritation and help our skin look clearer and more even toned. 

Skin care products have made great strides and have become very active for treating skin conditions.

I have created many posts throughout the years to help you deal with various skin problems.

Use this page as a guide to help you find answers and  remedies to help your skin look healthier and more beautiful.

Acne
acne mask
A new treatment for acne may be on the horizon! A recent study from UCLA found that there are both good and bad strains of P. acnes bacteria (Propionibacterium acnes) that live on the face and elsewhere on the body. Researchers believe that the good bacteria strain may protect the skin against the bad bacteria strain that causes acne. 

The study isolated more than 1000 strains of P. acnes. 101 volunteers, 49 with acne and 52 with clear skin, provided bacteria samples by using pore cleansing strips to extract bacteria from their noses. Two types of P. acnes were found in 1 out of 5 of the volunteers with acne. Those 2 types were rarely found in the volunteers with clear skin. 

There was a 3rd P. acnes strain found that was common on the clear skinned volunteers but was not common on the acne volunteers. This leads researchers to believe that this good strain protects against the bad acne causing strain.  This is good news because it could lead to a new probiotic acne treatment. It also means that researchers can target the bad bacteria with new drugs that kill the bad strain but leave the good bacteria unharmed.

Till then, we need to exfoliate the skin with salicylic acid, glycolic acid and oral and topical retinoids to help prevent blocked pores to minimize acne infections and use anti-biotics and benzoyl peroxide to help kill bacteria.

Tips to heal a breakout from your face mask

Skin care product that will help

Learn the differences for the best treatment

Treatments to calm and heal a summer breakout

Yes, the right facial will help Acne

Find out here!

Find out which products you need to avoid

A review of Yes to Tomatoes products

Products that will heal a blemish super fast

dermatofibroma
Lumps and Bumps

What causes them and how to get rid of them

Ingrown Eyelash Treatment

How can we make these brown lumps look better?

Find out from the experts

Get rid of that wart with this easy remedy

Why do I get hives from waxing?

How to prevent this itchy rash

See this helpful chart for identifying skin cancer

Tips to get that unsightly bruise healed up quick!

Sensitivity Issues
Heal a sunburn quick

How to heal it fast

Keep your skin hydrated and healthy

What causes irritated flaky eyelids

How to treat Both

Make sure you are getting the right kind of henna

Keep your skin calm by avoiding these foods

 Allergic Reactions

What to do if you are allergic to a skin care product

Prevent and calm the rash

How to treat a wasp sting

Ease the swelling and itch from a mosquito bite

The skin is a fascinating quirky organ. It can have so many issues that need attention. It has always been my passion as an Esthetician to help people achieve more beautiful skin challenging as it may be. I hope my posts help you get on your way to achieving your best skin ever!

       Have a Beautiful Skin Day! 
xo
Jill
Licensed Cosmetologist, Esthetician, Makeup Artist

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