Tag: acne

How Does Stress Affect Skin?

How Does Stress Affect Skin? Are you experiencing persistent skin issues despite all the fancy skincare? It might just be time to start managing your stress. Science shows that stress affects the skin by either manifesting or exacerbating a skin condition. Why and what you can do about it? When Does Stress Get Under the…


Chinese Pearl Barley Water Strengthens Spleen & Removes Dampness

Chinese Pearl Barley is a common grain and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) herbal, which is called Job’s Tear Seed in TCM. While Chinese pearl barley water is a common drink. Xiao Shanwen, director of the Taipei Zhenguan Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, introduced three recipes of cooking Chinese pearl barley water, which can remove edema, get…


How to Use Retinol for Acne, Hyperpigmentation, Large Pores, Fine Lines, & More!

Which ingredient helps with acne, controlling sebum, and glowing, plump skin? Retinols and retinoids! In this episode, we take a deep exploration and share just why vitamin A as an ingredient in skincare is so effective for skin conditions—from acne and hyperpigmentation all the way to fine lines and wrinkles! We’ll be discussing how to…


Body Acne? These Key Locations Signify Health Issues

Everyone at one time or another has had acne, which can even be painful. Some people have acne on their face, while others have it on their body. What does acne on the body signify in terms of health problems? Dr. Dawei Guo, director of Fu Yuan Chinese Medicine Clinic in Taiwan, who has extensive…


Acne Breakout Location Corresponds to Other Health Conditions—Here’s What to Know

In Western medicine, acne is considered a skin condition where the pores of the skin become blocked by hair, sebum, bacteria, and dead skin cells. Traditional Chinese medicine looks deeper at the root cause of the skin condition: an experienced Chinese traditional medicine practitioner can identify the underlying internal organ issues by looking at the…


Top Niacinamide, Retinol, AHA, & BHA Serums for Acne, Hyperpigmentation, & Large Pores!

When acne, breakouts, uneven skin tone, and hyperpigmentation continue to wreak havoc, we’ll need some heavy hitters to fight back, but also soothe our skin and souls. In this episode, Fel will share her top serum recommendations for dealing with these skin concerns, and explain which ingredients to look out for to help with skin…


Best Toners for Acne, Hyperpigmentation, Large Pores, Whiteheads, & Blackheads!

Hydration is great, but what if we’re also facing acne, breakouts, blackheads, and whiteheads with oily and sensitive skin?! In this video, Fel continues her acne series, sharing her top toner recommendations to help deal with these skin situations. You’ll learn all about which active ingredients are best used in which toner, how they all…


Best Sunscreens for Your Skin Type; Product Review for Oily, Acne-Prone, Sensitive, and Dry Skin!

This video is all about sunscreens!! We know it can get a bit confusing when it comes to picking the perfect ones and finding out which types work best with our skin type, whether it’s dry, oily, sensitive, acne-prone, etc. So that’s what we’re going to show you in today’s video!! Fel will share a…


How to Layer Acne, Anti-Aging, and Brightening Ingredients: Arbutin, Azelaic Acid, Peptides, and More!

With so many ingredients out there, how do we know which ones work well together? Today, we give you guys more of the best skincare ingredient combinations that can truly work magic for your skin. These include alpha arbutin, azelaic acid, tranexamic acid, bakuchiol, and peptides! These powerful but gentle ingredients can work to transform…


What Does Your Period Really Say About Your Skin? Menstrual Cycle, Cramps, and Our Skincare Routine

We love to talk all about acne, hyperpigmentation, and inflammation, but did you know that a lot of it might actually be related to… OUR PERIOD??? It’s kind of crazy to think just how important our menstrual cycle is, but how (potentially) little we know about how it affects our skin, mood, eating habits, sleeping…