Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS for short) is one of the most common hormonal conditions in young women. Along with other symptoms such as irregular periods, hair loss on the head and hair growth where you don’t want it, PCOS acne is a frequent feature of...
Alice Hart-Davis is an award-winning beauty journalist and the UK’s leading independent expert on non-surgical procedures, otherwise known as ‘tweakments’. Along with her books, The Tweakments Guide: Fresher Face and The Tweakments Guide: Start with Skincare, Alice’s website and social media feeds are a wealth...
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. ...