Tag Archives: skin care routine

Will my skin get worse before it gets better?

It is far too easy to browse the internet for the latest beauty fads on how to get clear skin… from making your own DIY products at home to researching some bizarre ingredients that you can’t even pronounce; it can be overwhelming, and in some cases, ineffective! There is no miracle treatment for problematic skin,…

Preparing your Skin for your Matric Dance – For the Guys

7 tips for flawless skin: Okay, gents, your matric dance is coming up. Picture this; you’ve got the suit, the shoes, the car, the date, and a variety of unwelcome visitors that have taken residence on your face. Yup, it’s happened to all of us. Yes, we all get embarrassed about it and yes, we…

Preparing your Skin for your Matric Dance

7 tips for flawless skin: Okay, so you’ve spent months preparing for your Big Day. Your matric dance is coming up and you finally get to celebrate! What does this mean – other than the stress of finding a dress or suit, a date… it means that there will be TONS of photographs – and…

The RITE way!

Spots are okay and there definitely is a time and place for medical solutions – but I would love to see kids looking at other solutions first – lifestyle, diet, exercise, hygiene & good thoughts. I assume you saw a gap in the market for a locally developed tween/teen skincare brand? Available teen skincare seems…

Why shouldn’t I squeeze?

Freeze! Drop your hands and don’t squeeze! We have all been warned not to pop pimples, but why? First, before you touch your skin (I know it’s tempting!), let’s take a look at what is happening under there. A pimple develops when a pore becomes filled with excess oil, dead skin cells and bacteria. Because…

Why not to use soap on your skin

Did you know that restoring the pH of your skin will help resolve at least half your skin problems? And that one way to throw your pH out of balance is to use soap on your face? To understand why soap is bad for the skin we need to have a quick look at the…

How sugar affects your skin

Having a bad day? Always reaching for that chocolate bar or soda? Did you know that other than all the other benefits of eating consciously and mindfully, balance in your diet can in many ways help out your skin? Yes, that’s right. Cutting down on your sugar intake is a crucial step to acne-free skin,…

How hormones affect my skin

Hormones hormones hormones. You’ve probably heard a lot about these guys by now! But what exactly do they do, and how do they affect your skin? Hormones are a biggie when it comes to teenage skin. Heck, they’re often the culprit and cause for annoying breakouts. Hormones and acne are closely linked together because hormones…