SKIN JOURNAL

Birth Control & Hormonal Acne: How Contraceptives Affect Acne-Prone Skin

September 03, 2020

Hormonal birth control comes in many forms: pills, patches, rings, IUDs, implants, and injections. Each of these forms contain different types and levels of hormones that control the ovulation cycle....

Is Sugar Making Your Acne Worse? Exploring the Glycemic Index & A Low Inflammatory Diet

August 31, 2020

How Does Sugar Affect the Body A diet high in sugar affects the inflammatory processes in the body which can manifest as acne and worsen inflammation. When sugar is ingested,...

Your Skin & Cycle: Hormone Fluctuations & Period Acne

July 09, 2020

Your skin is constantly changing in reaction to the climate, aging, and passing through the various phases of your menstrual cycle. During your period, the skin may experience an increase in...

Dairy and Hormonal Acne: Is There a Connection?

June 17, 2020

Many diets claim to help improve your skin and there is one food group that is consistently at the forefront of the conversation - dairy. In the past, dietitians and...

The Best Skincare Ingredients for Acne

June 10, 2020

Most people have experienced some form of acne over the course of their life. In fact, 85% of people report experiencing acne at some point. Since acne is a common...

5 Tips to Prevent Acne While Wearing a Face Mask

May 27, 20201 comment

The CDC recommends citizens to wear cloth face coverings to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Learn more about how to prevent breakouts from daily face mask wear.