Post inflammatory erythema (PIE) is caused by redness in the skin from inflammatory acne. It can often last weeks to months depending on how severe the breakout was. Many people struggling with PIE feel helpless when many over the counter treatments so not work to fade this redness over time. There are quite a few …
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Slugging should be part of everyone’s skin care routine. It has a multitude of benefits including hydrated skin, reduction of inflammation and irritation, and improved skin health. Often, people use occlusives (wax-like, heavy ingredients) to slug with. The most popular occlusive is Vaseline, in which I explained exactly how Vaseline can improve post-inflammatory erythema. Another …
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I have numerous posts on treating a damaged skin barrier. However, the most difficult part of treating a damaged skin barrier involves trying not to cause breakouts while treating the skin barrier. Since many people are sensitive to different skin care products, it can be hard to find ingredients that work for your skin while …
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Do Retinoids Help With Post-Inflammatory Erythema? Retinoids are a staple treatment in skincare for a multitude of issues. They are prescribed for acne, pigmentation, and aging. They have a lot of data behind them to support their use in skin care. Since post-inflammatory erythema has little to do with pigmentation of the skin, and more …
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Acne scars can often leave behind red marks or dark spots. Discoloration of the skin can be categorized as hyperpigmentation of the skin. On the other hand, certain red spots including pink spots can be categorized as post-inflammatory erythema. Slugging can improve post-inflammatory erythema by deeply hydrating the skin, locking in moisture, allowing the skin …
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You may have come across these two powerhouse ingredients. Benzoyl peroxide is a topical acne treatment that targets acne-causing bacteria. Retinol interferes with the skin cell turnover rate and aids in improving acne, pigmentation, and aging. While these two ingredients are wonderful on their own, benzoyl peroxide and retinol should not be mixed together. When …
Eczema is a type of skin condition commonly characterized by dry, itchy, and red skin. Not only does it cause physical discomfort, but emotional concerns as well. It can be caused by a variety of reasons including both genetic and environmental causes. The irritation experienced can make it difficult for people to comfortably live their …
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Benzoyl peroxide is a topical acne treatment used to combat inflammatory acne. Unfortunately, it does have a few side effects such as skin dryness and redness. Even though irritation is common when beginning this acne treatment, it can be prevented with just a few steps. To prevent irritation from benzoyl peroxide, you need to ensure …
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Accutane is a very harsh oral drug treatment used for severe acne sufferers. The side effects are numerous. One of the most common side effects on Accutane involves extremely dry skin. A full-proof skincare routine that involves hydrating and moisturizing ingredients is required to cope with dry skin on Accutane. While it is significantly important …
While acne pore vacuums have gained significant popularity as of late, it can do more damage than good. You should never use an acne pore vacuum as it causes inflammation, irritation, and bruising to the skin. What Is An Acne Pore Vacuum? An acne pore vacuum is a small, hand held suction device that essentially …
