Acne is a common skin disease that is characterized by scaly red skin, blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, and possible scarring. Acne usually affects the area of the skin that has a dense population of sebaceous follicles such as the face, back, and upper part of the chest. Some of the scars that are caused due to [...]

Blackheads are another form of acne which appear on every type of skin and cannot be avoided. Blackheads usually occur in teenagers due to changes in the hormonal balance. Once you see a blackhead on your face the natural tendency is to squeeze it out. However squeezing blackheads does not provide a solution to get [...]

Acne is a condition that can affect people in the age groups starting from 16 to people well over 40 years. The main cause of acne is the overactive oil glands in our skin. Pimples, blackheads, white heads and cysts are all various forms of acne. The reasons for acne breakouts could be hormonal changes, [...]

Dead skin cells and plugs of sebum that are not flushed out of the pores on the body is what causes whiteheads. However since these pores have a microscopic opening and they are usually closed from the surface of the skin the material remains trapped underneath. They form a yellowish white lump which is also [...]

There are many myths surrounding acne. Some people think acne should only be treated at home with homemade stuff. Many believe that home made treatments may not have the desired results, and therefore, acne creams should be used for better results. There may be more myths surrounding acne treatment, but the best treatments stems from [...]

Acne had been an enigma for many. There are numerous instances where acne had made you less confident. Many young women always looked uncomfortable when they have to carry acne to their offices, and had to contend with the prying eyes of their colleagues. Click Here to read more about  Homemade Facial Masks For Acne

Acne is an extremely common skin affliction affecting around 85% of teenagers and young adults as well as a significant proportion of adults. With a plethora of acne information available, it may also be difficult to establish what is the right treatment and/or medication.  In a previous article I suggested that as all of us [...]

Acne medication is of different types. You may have topical or oral medication. The medication may include antibiotics, retinoids, antimicrobials etc. During pregnancy one has to be extremely careful before applying or oral intake of any medication. Some medication cause birth defects in the fetus and some are dangerous for breast-feeding child. Please take any [...]

One question I get a lot from people is what mascara I use. I have small eyes and refuse to leave the house without mascara because the moment mascara is applied my eyes suddenly appear to be of normal size (I was blessed with long lashes, perhaps that helps). I even wore mascara in the [...]

Eyeliner can make even the smallest eyes appear larger. Applying it correctly is key; you don’t want the line to be too dark, harsh and obvious or you risk looking overdone. Here we share our favorite tried-but-true eyeliner tips and then give instruction on how to apply a basic eye, a smoky eye, a bold [...]

Why is it that celebrities always look skinny in red carpet photos? I live in NYC’s West Village and I can vouch that your average celebrity Ain’t All That. She tends to be short and bobbleheaded with proper child-bearing hips just like you and me (except for Giselle Bundchen and Sienna Miller, the skinny little…). [...]