Many people treat acne strictly as a top-layer skin problem, reaching for topical creams, cleansers, or spot treatments. However, recurring breakouts often signal an underlying issue inside the digestive tract. The bidirectional communication network between your digestive system and skin barrier is known as the gut-skin axis (De Pessemier et al., 2021). When the balance […]
Where does Acne come from? Acne, also known as acne vulgaris, is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that occurs when pores become clogged, most commonly on the face, chest, back, and upper arms. Acne is particularly common during puberty because of an increase in androgens, hormones that are present in both males and females and […]
We have all been there…waking up, walking to the bathroom, turning on the lights, opening our eyes and looking in the mirror to find a big red zit. It isn’t fun…it makes us feel horrible, ugly and frustrated. Our first thought is, “how am I going to cover this up?” Make up may do the […]
