When you have acne, it’s natural to get into the habit of avoiding certain foods that can trigger a flare. But did you know that certain foods can help acne? Rather than becoming obsessive about what you shouldn’t eat, it’s a lot more fun to focus...
Johanna Gillbro PhD is an award-winning skin scientist. She has more than 15 years’ experience in experimental dermatology and has been the most cited author in The International Journal of Cosmetic Science for the last decade. Her book, The Scandinavian Skincare Bible, went straight to...
Has your acne flared as you’ve upped your gym game? And do you have a sneaking suspicion your new whey protein habit is involved? Read on to discover the link between whey protein and acne—and how you can have both clear skin and solid gym...
‘Hormones’ often get blamed for acne, but that’s a classic case of shooting the messenger. Yes, hormones play a key role in creating breakouts, but they don’t mean to. They’re merely responding to stimuli in the way they’ve been programmed. ...
Do you get a monthly dose of pimples along with your period? At best, period acne is annoying, and at worse, it’s downright distressing. It doesn’t need to be a monthly sentence. This article covers why period acne happens (spoiler alert: it’s not just your...
Chest acne doesn’t get as much airtime as its more famous cousin, facial acne, but it can be just as frustrating. It’s also more common than you might think. If you’ve been seeking answers for your chest acne, look no further. This article covers what...