If you’ve ever used a pore strip, you’ll know there’s almost nothing more satisfying (and gross) than peeling it back from your nose to reveal the yucky, pulled-out blackheads you’ve just extracted from your skin. When pore strips were at their most popular, happy teens danced on television ads, peeling the paper-like strips from their noses and proudly marveling at the gunk that came out. But while pore strips might be effective at...

There are many ways to clean your skin, from gels and foams to scrubs and oils. However, have you heard of the benefits of using a cleansing balm over other types of cleansers? If your skin feels dry or dull, if you wear makeup often, or if you simply prefer a more luxurious approach to skincare, then a cleansing balm may be ideal. Keep reading to discover the benefits of using a cleansing balm. What Is A Cleansing Balm? First,...

Welcome back, everyone, to the game all of us skin care fanatics love: Myth or Fact! That’s right, it’s the game where I give you a commonly touted piece of skin care knowledge and you guess whether it’s a genuine fact or just a myth that’s been passed down through the ages.This time, we’re turning our attention to those tiny dots we all know: our pores. Love them or loathe them, pores are a vital part of your skin’s anatomy and they play a...

I’ve been an acne assassin for a long time. I always seem to have a pimple or two waiting to strike, so I’ve spent many years looking over my shoulder, doing whatever I could to spot the shadow of a breakout and attack it before it could attack me. So, naturally, when I first learned about face oils, it felt wrong. You might as well have told me, “You know what’s great for your skin? Lighting it on fire.” That’s when I did some digg...

Too much of a good thing often becomes a bad thing, and if you have oily skin, you’re dealing with that reality on a daily basis. Your skin produces natural oils for a reason – to keep your skin hydrated and strengthen the natural protective barrier. In some people, though, those oil glands are a bit overzealous and you end up with shininess, clogged pores, and a general oiliness before the day is out.There isn’t much you can do about changi...