How to get rid of black acne scars or Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation?
Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH) means the dark marks or spots you get when a pimple heals or when it has completely gone away. These dark spots occur when there is an overproduction of melanin to replace the damaged tissue caused by the pimple or acne. People with darker skin tones (4 to 6 skin types) are at more risk of getting hyperpigmentation from acne. Red marks are easier to treat than brown marks. How to treat black acne scars? The only way to treat black acne scars is to treat acne early and effectively. There are many skincare ingredients out there that can help with pigmentation and acne. Other Ingredients include:…
Jojoba Oil – The All in One oil in Skincare and Haircare
Jojoba oil is an oil produced from the nut of the jojoba plant. This oil is not actually an oil but a wax that has a lot of moisturizing properties. It contains oleic acid, eicosanoid acid, and erucic acid, and also many other acids which have their own antioxidant, antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory properties on the body. This oil mimics the sebum present in our skin and helps to control the production of sebum. It is also a carrier oil that can be mixed with other essential oils. Jojoba can be used for all skin types because of its high moisturizing and healing properties. Benefits of using Jojoba oil for skin:…
Skincare Ingredients You Should and Shouldn’t Mix
There are many skin care ingredients you can mix and not mix, but mixing the wrong ones will not only lead to skin irritation but destroy months of hard work. Before going into the skincare ingredients we should first understand what an active ingredient is and how it can make a difference on your face. What is an active ingredient? An active ingredient is an ingredient that helps to improve the tone and texture of the skin, for example, hyperpigmentation, signs of aging, skin brightening, etc. Since these actives are really strong and powerful they can be irritating and also difficult to use for people having sensitive skin or rosacea…