Battling acne can seem so drawn out especially when dealing with hyperpigmentation. You’re finally able to clear up the blemishes only to be left with the remnants of your struggles – dark marks that refuse to lighten in a timely manner. I know how frustrating these marks can be. As someone who has pretty fair […]
Acne
Soap Alternatives for Cleansing the Skin
You guys may already be aware that the soap found in your local store isn’t the best for your skin. They typically contain chemical emulsifiers and surfactants, sodium laurel sulfate, and sugar tensides that strip our skin’s natural lipid layer and disrupt its PH. Simply put, soap cleansers are too harsh for sensitive acne prone […]
The Complete List of Comedogenic Oils
Over the years I have been asked about which carrier oils are best for certain skin types and whether or not these oils clog your pores. So I thought to myself, “It’s time to write the mother of all comedogenic oil posts!”. You asked, and now you shall receive. SO here it is, the complete […]
Coconut Oil for Acne and Clear Skin
Coconut oil for acne? You’re joking, right? Nope. I’m not. If you have paid any attention to the health blogosphere then you know how amazing coconut oil is. Everything from oil pulling with coconut oil to shaving your legs with it has been proven to work wonders and it’s no different for acne sufferers. So, […]
Liver Cleanse Recipe and How to do a Liver Flush
One of the most common e-mails I receive goes something like this: “How do I cleanse my liver? Do you have any liver cleanse recipes? How do you do a liver flush? Is it safe?” So instead of sending out a hundred emails on the topic I decided to write it all out for everyone’s […]
12 Ways to Treat Acne Inside and Out
If you have stuck around my blog for the past few years, then you know I’ve struggled with acne. I’ve had everything from deep cystic acne that takes months to heal to incessant blackheads and hyperpigmentation, to hormonal triggered breakouts. To say that I have experience in all things acne is an understatement, but it’s […]