As one of those early bloomers, I started having my first mini breakouts around the age of 10. While my mom made me wait a few years before I was allowed to dabble in makeup, I still remember the painful embarrassment of heading to school with red, blotchy skin and bumps I couldn't get rid of. Unfortunately, it wasn't an ailment that became better with age — in fact, I'm nearly 30 and I still suffer from frequent breakouts. What finally worked for me was a mixture of a few solutions, including a seven-month Accutane treatment and the discovery of a night and day serum — DermWORX — that keeps the large cysts at bay. Even so? Traveling, stress, my period and dairy can stimulate zits, blackheads and clusters. To say it's annoying is an understatement.
Most of us welcome summer in every single way — except for shine it inevitably leaves on our skin. We can thank rising heat and humidity levels for signaling our oil glands to produce even more oil. In turn, this excess oil and bacteria can congest pores and cause breakouts on the face, back and chest, says Dr. Joel Schlessinger, MD, board-certified dermatologist and contributor to the cosmetic treatment site RealSelf.
If you love bath bombs like we do, then you're sure to want to check out some of the latest and greatest from some of your favorite skin care brands. Made popular by Lush, bath bombs are made up primarily of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) with added skin softeners and essential oils to transport your bathtub to an intoxicating, colorful oasis. From the detoxifying to the heavenly aromas to the cutest designs ever, there's something for everyone. Check out some of our favorite bath bombs and see why Lush isn't the only go-to source anymore.
Crystals are officially Having a Moment. Whether you're testing the waters with a heart-shaped rose quartz stone or consider yourself a regular at your local crystal boutique, we can agree on one thing: Crystals and beauty products are a true match made in heaven.
