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Hello everyone! As I told you many times before, I suffer from mild acne.   Acne Vulgaris -  A skin condition that occurs when hair follicles plug with oil and dead skin cells.   Acne is  the most common skin condition  in the Western world.  Aside from Acne Vulgaris, did you know that Eczema, Seborrheic Dermatitis, Melasma, Plaque Psoriasis, and Rosacea are all very common adult skin conditions?   They can be embarrassing and irritating at times, however, they are all manageable. Check out the infographic below that details these  five common adult skincare issues , their  causes  and how to  treat them . Eczema -  A general term that describes inflammation of the skin. Seborrheic Dermatitis -  A skin condition that causes scaly patches and red skin, mainly on the scalp. Melasma -  A condition in which brown patches appear on the face. Plaque Psoriasis -  A condition in which skin c...

Hello everyone! Determining your skin type is the first step in knowing how to treat your skin and what products to use.  All you have to do is follow these 4 easy steps:   Wash Your Face.   Wash with a gentle cleanser and pat dry.  Do not apply any products on. Wait a few hours.   During this time, your skin should return to its natural state and this will determine your skin type. Dab your face with blotting paper or a tissue.   Pay attention to the "T-zone" ( t he part of your face consisting of the forehead, nose, the area around your mouth and the chin ). Determine your skin type.    Skin falls into four types; normal, oily, dry and combination. Normal  skin shows neither oil nor flaking skin. Oily  skin is characterized by the grease on the tissue.   Dry  skin may feel tight or show flakes of dead skin.   Combination  skin is the most common.  It shows traits of all three of the above skin types....

Hello everyone! Recently my acne has been flaring up again, which is very strange considering that I've been on a 100% dairy-free diet for a few months.   [  Can food allergies cause acne?  ]   I haven't consumed dairy products in years, other than milk chocolate and mozzarella on my pizza, which I now removed from my diet.   If you want to know more about dairy-free diet, check out   Go Dairy Free and   Got the facts on Milk? (The Milk Documentary) .  Anyway, to heal my acne as fast as possible, my go-to DIY is a honey and Aloe vera mask .   This is a  really  simple   face   mask  recipe; check it out!       Ingredients: 1 teaspoon  organic raw  honey 1/2 teaspoon pure, cold-pressed organic Aloe vera gel Method: Stir the honey and Aloe vera together and apply over your face.   Leave it on for about 15-20 minutes. Rinse off.    I n my experience, the Aloe vera gel ...

Hello everyone! The cold weather has finally arrived here in Malta!   As we all know, winter can be extremely hard on our skin.  The cold, dry air during this season takes moisture from our skin, leaving it looking dull and dry.   Additionally, many comforts we seek from the cold such as; long baths, hot showers and indoor heating  sources , all contribute to dry our skin even further, making it flaky and itchy. As I told you in  a previous post , temperature variations can take a toll on our skin and as the seasons change, so do our skin care needs.  Below you will find 10 simple tips for healthy winter skin and in the infographic below you�ll find even more details on how to avoid dryness and stay moisturised . Moisturise with SPF Avoid hot water Drink more water Use oil-based moisturisers Go natural Exfoliate Wear gloves Wear  lip balm Humidify Avoid acne treatments source Change up your skin care routine this winter and enjoy ...