‘Acne’ Archives
Would you Botox your acne away?
I am extremely suspicious of Botox. I suffer from migraines. While I always say that I may be able to get insurance to cover injections for migraine control while smoothing out my worry lines, I probably will never do it. We all age, and I want to age gracefully. My peels and potions will help me do that. I don't feel the need to inject toxins [...]
Obama admin introducing bill to ban animal growth antibiotics
The New York Times is reporting that Washington is introducing a ban on antibiotics given to healthy cows, pigs and chickens (i.e. our food supply). The farm lobby opposition could make the bill impassable, but at least it's a start. I am not clear if these antibiotics encompass the hormones given to these animals (or if the antibiotics and [...]
Product review: Sonya Dakar Drying Potion (in case of emergency)
Remember how I told you about my deplorable face washing situation a few week ago? Well, I am now paying the piper and breaking out. I picked up a bottle of Sonya Dakar's Drying Potion during the beauty show in April. It's a zip zapping remedy that Hollywood stars use to get red carpet ready. I am a sucker for Drew Barrymore, so when she was [...]
Power Plate Update (or, Madonna's vibrator turns toxic)
I am half way through my 10 power plate sessions. This morning, my trainer said she thought I was getting stronger. But it is not something I noticed on a day-to-day basis, although the post-workout aches are definitely subsiding. Still, I am not completely sold on it. For the past five weeks, I have woken up with a headache the day after [...]
Why Allure Mag is like porn
Oh Allure! Why do you break my heart? I always rip open the new issue when it arrives, anxious to read the "beauty bible" and am always so disappointed. The March issue came this morning, and the cover tag of "Stressed Out Skin?" pulled me in, only to hurt me within the very first paragraph. In analyzing the skin of our over stressed masses, [...]
Braving a Bacteria Battlefield: Three no-cost acne busters
You’ve tried all the acne products in the world, and nothing cures the angry eruptions. Here are three low-cost bacteria busters to incorporate into your routine. Do this religiously for about a month—they will make a difference. Give the bathroom towel a break from your face. Keep a roll of paper towels handy and use them [...]
Are your products eating your face?
A new post over at the Lucky Magazine Beauty Blog caught my eye. Apparently, an editor over there is having great luck with a skin care regime that, she says, completely cleared up her acne. On first glance, it looked ok. I felt like she was over-exfoliating a bit, between a mechanical method (i.e. a scrub) at night and a chemical [...]
When fight-or-flight fails (Or, why I have a three-legged cat)
Fate works in mysterious ways. Just after this item posted, I found out my husband’s cat has to get his leg amputated. We can barely afford the limb removal (thanks, Visa, you are everywhere I need to be!) so I don’t think we will be stem-celling the kitty. (more...)
I'm Back!
After over two months of studying anatomy, chemistry, cosmetic chemistry and skin disorders, I am finally into my practical program at school. Which means less homework! Now I can (hopefully) keep up with the blogging. Since I am finally back after a hiatus, I thought it would be apropos to discuss… Backs! Specifically back breakouts. Back [...]
Got Acne? Just Relax.
We all know stress can be a killer--literally. But it can also impact your skin. The Dermatology Times has a bunch of nifty pieces on stress and skin diseases (ranging from acne to psoriasis) noting that in recent years, scientists are seeing a closer connection between the central nervous system, the endocrine system and the immune system and [...]
