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As the Halloween season approaches, we're all too familiar with the spine-tingling excitement and the rush to get costumes and decorations just right. But lurking in the shadows is a sinister visitor that can wreak havoc on your skin – stress. In this Halloween edition blog post, we'll explore the frightening ways stress can impact your skin and offer practical tips for managing stress while maintaining a healthy complexion throughout the spooky season and into the upcoming holidays. The Scary Connection Between Stress and Skin: Breakouts and Acne: When stress takes hold, it triggers the release of hormones like cortisol, which can lead to increased oil production and inflammation in the skin. This, in turn, can result in breakouts and exacerbate existing acne issues. Dryness and Sensitivity: Stress can disrupt the skin's moisture balance, leaving it dry, flaky, and prone to sensitivity. Dry skin is more susceptible to irritation and redness, making it essential to keep stress in check. Premature Aging: Chronic stress accelerates the aging process. The cortisol released during stressful times can break down collagen and elastin, leading [...]

Almost every viral skincare trend has a legion of enthusiastic – though sometimes anonymous – advocates. However, do any of the hottest skincare hacks have a solid scientific foundation or are they just shortcuts that could have potentially serious consequences? Let’s take a closer look. Glass skin, cloud skin, and Jell-O skin are all viral terms describing the ideal complexion. Skin as smooth and clear as glass, as matte and luminous as a cloud, and as bouncy with collagen as Jell-O might be within your reach with a few home tricks and tips! At least, according to TikTok and Reddit users. There’s something comforting about crowd-sourced skincare tips and tricks. After all, these are posted by regular people who’ve struggled with common skin issues; they’re not some huge corporate brand making promises their products will never fulfill, are they? While some social media influencers or gurus operate in good faith and provide information and advice that they themselves follow, DIY skincare isn’t necessarily a viable solution for what could be legitimate medical issues. Here is a look at a few [...]

October is National Eczema Awareness Month. Eczema affects a whopping 30 percent of children and 15 percent of adults. So, it’s likely that eczema will affect you or someone you know at some point. But you and your loved ones don’t have to suffer from eczema because it’s treatable. Read on to learn how you can escape from eczema. What is Eczema Eczema is a red, itchy rash. It can range from mild to severe. It is not contagious, and you can’t get it from somebody. Researchers Don’t Know What Causes Eczema.  Eczema could be the result of an overactive immune system. Researchers think a combination of genetics and environmental factors triggers inflammation. People with eczema might have a gene variation that makes their skin more susceptible to allergens and irritants in the environment. The Different Types of Eczema Not all eczema is alike—there are seven different types. They affect different parts of the body and can look different from each other. What they all have in common is that they tend to be inflamed, red, and itchy. The seven different types [...]