Pimple Care & Acne-free Skin Tips

Your Guide to Oily Skin

So you have oily skin, and along with it are a multitude of complexion issues, including blackheads, whiteheads, and acne. But remember, oil is not the enemy. In fact, it helps maintain the elasticity of the skin. However excessive sebum production...

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You vs. Grease: How to Combat Oily Skin

While looking like a dewy dumpling is the current skin trend, it is easy to mistake it with being a greasy mess. In a country where it’s always summer, oily skin is a problem Filipinas face every day. Find out how you can combat oily skin with the tips...

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5 Surprising Reasons Why You Have Oily Skin

It’s common knowledge that one of the possible reasons for oily skin is hormones. A signal that you’re about to get your monthly period is a breakout. This is because oily skin and hormones work together.

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Oily Skin and Pimples in the Summer: How to Prevent them

Summer season seems like zits season for some. When the sun is up and sun-kissed skin begs to be flaunted, it’s also when acne and pimples come out. Needless to say, skin breakouts make you freak out. Who wouldn’t? Your face is suddenly home to...

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Facts You Didn’t Know About Oily Skin

Fact: everyone has oil in their skin. And this is important as sebum (oil) makes sure that your skin is healthy, lubricated and protected. But when too much oil is produced, problems such as acne and breakouts can be a handful! Got oily face and...

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Oily Face: Causes & Natural Remedies

Highlighters are not the only things that give a face that telltale shine. Oily skin is evident in most Filipinos, a common skin issue that pokes on one’s confidence and self-esteem. This has become a common, albeit pressing issue to some.

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The Science Of Sebum On Skin And How It Leads To Acne

What is Sebum and How it Leads to Acne

Oily skin and its tendency to have acne is rooted in the overproduction of sebum. What is it, and what can you do to minimize acne? Read on.

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Lactezin Article How To Manage Oily Skin

What Causes Oily Skin & How to Manage It

Struggling with a “shine” that never seems to go away and pimples that come way too often? These are just some of the struggles that come with having oily skin.

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Cheat Sheet: Choosing Products for Oily Skin

Having oily skin is considered to be both a blessing and a curse. A blessing because it tends to age slower compared to dry skin making you less likely to develop wrinkles, and a curse because it is more prone to acne breakout.

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Skin Types: How to Tell if You Have Dry or Pimple-Prone Oily Skin

There are many ways of doing skin care, then there’s a correct, suitable way of doing it. It all starts with getting to know your skin. Can’t tell if you have a normal, dry or pimple-prone oily skin? Let this quick feature on skin types guide you.

Here’s Why The Whiteheads on Your Nose Keep Coming Back

Here’s the thing about whiteheads on the nose: just when you think you have your whitehead problem under control, they come right back up. But why are these a recurring problem and how can you keep them from coming back? Here we explore the possible...

Boost Skin Immunity With These Must-Have Nutrients!

Having a skincare routine is a must, whether your skin is normal, acne-prone, or anywhere in between. Of course, a multi-step routine can only do so much, so it is really recommended that you also nourish your body with the right vitamins and nutrients, o

Tried and Tested: The Best Ways to Remove Whiteheads from your Nose

Whiteheads on the nose, while relatively harmless, can be very persistent and in some way affect the way you see yourself. It’s a fairly common problem, which is why there is no shortage when it comes to ways on how to remove whiteheads from your nose.

Oral vs Topical Acne Medication: Which One To Use

You see acne that wouldn’t go away; then you see tons of treatments that seem to have the same promise. Confused? We hear you. As you stare at all the options glaring at you, (and with that nagging need to find only the best solution), one question comes

Acne, Dark Spots, and More: The Skin-boosting Effects of Vitamin E

When you say skincare, one of the many ingredients you’ll instantly think of is Vitamin E, whether it be for dark spots, acne, or acne scars.

Zinc in Skincare: Here's What You Need to Know

When one mentions zinc, multivitamins, immunity and overall health may come to mind. But did you know that zinc also has amazing skincare benefits and is used in a lot of products you may already have?

Summertime Skincare Managing Pimples And Excess Oil

Summertime Skincare: Managing Pimples & Excess Oil

While we generally love the season of the sun, along with the fun and excitement that it brings, summer can mean extra oil and acne for our skin! But don’t sweat it. A few key changes in your skincare products and routine should help your skin adjust.