Why Do We Get Acne Breakouts?

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The Causes of Acne

So, why do we get pimples? As part of the ‘How To Get Rid Of Acne’ Series on my YouTube channel, I created this video on the causes of breakouts. In this video I explain what acne is, how it forms, and the factors that contribute towards acne. I give a holistic and science-based perspective to treating skin conditions and the importance of investigating the underlying issues that may be inducing them. Whether it’s stress-induced, fungal or cystic acne – knowing the cause of your breakouts can get you a step closer to overcoming your skin woes.

Why Do We Get Acne Breakouts?

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Chemical Peel for Acne Treatment

Can chemical peels eliminate acne

Chemical peels have been around in some form or another for centuries. Professional strength, in-office peels in particular were hugely popular in the 90s. While lasers and other interventions took the spotlight for a while, professional chemical peels are still extremely popular in-office treatments. They are proven effective and results are indisputable. Dullness, signs of ageing, acne and brighter skin are all promised outcomes of the treatment. This blog post introduces the Salicylic Acid Chemical Peel for Acne treatment.

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Acne Supplements that Actually Work

Acne supplements that actually work by Shannon Feetham

Acne Supplements That Actually Work

By now you might be aware of my past struggles with acne and breakouts. Not long ago, it seemed that any little thing would exacerbate my skin and spur on an acne breakout. I had been on antibiotics for years in an attempt to clear it up, and every time I tried to come off antibiotics, I would ultimately have to start them again. This perpetual on-off cycle went on for years until I decided enough was enough and took matters into my own hands. I became rigorous about my skincare, makeup removal, and tried to cut down on the junk I was putting into my system day in and day out. I was aware of the damage that years of antibiotics and other drugs had wreaked on my digestive system. Determined to find a solution, I began research. I tried many acne supplements in the process.

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Skincare Ingredients To Treat Acne

Skincare ingredients to treat acne By Shannon Feetham
Top 5 Skincare Ingredients for Acne

Top 5 Skincare Ingredients to Treat Acne

I have struggled with acne to one degree or another for around a decade now. Over time, I grew tired and frustrated of being constantly referred from one professional to another. No one seemed to offer solid advice beyond issuing an antibiotic prescription. For years my skincare regimen consisted of the same predictable prescription tablets and antibacterial face scrub (since banned by the FDA). It wasn’t until I took matters into my own hands, out of desperation and frustration, that I began to see improvements in my skin. It was a painful process but in my own research, I found skincare ingredients to treat acne, and not just cover it up.

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Amazon Skin Care Tools Every Girl Needs

Amazon Skin Care Tools Every Girl Needs by Shannon Feetham

Amazon Skin Care Tools Every Girl Needs

Amazon truly is the Everything Store. It is a place where you can purchase anything from spare light bulbs to toothpaste to baby nappies, and have them all conveniently delivered to your door within 24 hours. This phenomenon would have positively been considered witchcraft mere decades back. Yet, here it is today. And because it is the Everything Store, there is plenty opportunity for lovers of Beauty and Skin Care, like you and I, to take advantage and throw in some beauty goodies to our next Amazon delivery. This blog post is all about the amazon skin care tools that every girl needs.

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Unusual Korean Skincare Ingredients To Know

Korean Skincare Ingredients by Shannon Feetham

Unusual Korean Skincare Ingredients You Need to Know About

It is about time I added another instalment to my series on Asian Skin Care. In my previous article about Top Korean Skincare Products, I introduced a few of my favourite K-beauty brands and some of their star products. Korean beauty is notorious for its highly innovative formulas and cutting-edge ingredients. In this post, I will be introducing a few interesting Korean Skincare Ingredients you need to know about. Some of these Korean skincare ingredients are a little unusual, but they are all worth keeping an eye out for, next time you are shopping K-beauty.

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Skincare Products You Should Only Use At Night

Skincare to only use at night by Shannon Feetham

Skincare Products You Should Be Using Exclusively At Night

Do you ever feel a little overwhelmed by all the skincare choices out there? The ever-growing skincare market can be disorienting. Perhaps you’d like to use something other than just face wash and moisturiser, or are thinking about adopting a more intricate skincare routine. But you are not sure where to start. Suddenly there are day creams, night creams, eye creams, serums, skin lighteners, SPF’s, toners, exfoliants. And how are you supposed to know which skincare to only use at night versus during the day? In this post I will be giving you a definitive guide to the skincare to only use at night versus any other time. 

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Oily Skin Tips: Essential Skin Care & Makeup Advice

Oily Skin Tips by Shannon Feetham

Essential Oily Skin Tips

Oily skin can be a pain point for many people. Your makeup just never seems to last, you are plagued with blackheads and breakouts, and you can’t seem to shake that pesky shine from your forehead. In this post I will be giving you 9 essential oily skin tips so that you can tackle your oily skin, drama free. Along with oily skin tips, this post will dispel some oily skin myths and helping you understand the causes of oily skin.

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How to Get Rid of Blackheads: 10 Foolproof Ways

How to get rid of blackheads by Shannon Feetham

How to Get Rid of Blackheads: 10 Foolproof Ways

Although blackheads are stereotypically associated with hormonal teenagers, most people will experience the occasional blackhead. Small or large, we all have pores. Even if your skin is blemish-free most of the time, you likely have experienced a blackhead before. While I have struggled with acne, I have luckily not had a severe issue with blackheads or enlarged pores. I do believe that this is largely due to the ingredients I incorporate in my routine. In this blog post, I will be explaining how to get rid of blackheads for good.

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Glycolic Acid Benefits: Achieve Younger, Glowing Skin

Glycolic Acid Benefits by Shannon Feetham

Glycolic Acid Benefits

If you take even a remote interest in skincare, it is likely you have heard of glycolic acid. I have mentioned glycolic acid briefly in previous posts and have even recommended a number of glycolic acid products. In my last post about how to transition your skincare into Fall, I encouraged you to start looking at more chemical exfoliants. But I have not yet done a dedicated post on glycolic acid benefits. Hence, I decided to make one today. This post will be touching upon glycolic acid benefits, uses and what exactly glycolic acid is in skincare.

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