5 skincare problems, their causes, their treatments

Problem: Under the skin, cystic, and hormonal zits
Cause: Usually hormones. Under the skin spots usually tend to pop up around the chin and jawline at
"that time of the month" because androgren levels are at their highest (and we're eating really badly). This makes your skin oilier and not able to slough off skin fast enough, resulting in a hard pimple that takes forever to go away.
Treatment: Mario Badescu Buffering Lotion and Lush Grease Lightening.
Don't squeeze these zits. It won't do anything but make the spot worse and maybe even scar. The Buffering Lotion shrinks these zits significantly and either makes it disappear or come to a pop-able whitehead. If you catch the spot early enough, it'll keep it from coming up altogether. Careful though, because it can be drying.
Grease Lightning doesn't too much to shrink a spot like this that has already popped up, but it takes away the pain and redness almost instantly.



Problem: Dryness
Cause: Dehydrated skin gone flaky, not drinking enough water, using over-drying products, over-cleansing.
Treatment: Tata Harper Replenishing Nutrient Complex
Just a few drops of this oil pressed into the skin smooths down flakiness and rehydrates your skin. It's basically food for your skin. You can use it at night over your regular moisturizer and during the day to maintain that hydration. It's also great for soothing any irritation or painful zit.

Problem: Hyperpigmentation
Cause: See this here.
Treatment: Mario Badescu Vitamin C Serum, Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum, Shiseido Urban Environment SPF 40


Problem: Whiteheads
Cause: Dead skin and oil blocking a pore, then bacteria infecting it
Treatment: Mario Badescu Drying Lotion, prevention
This stuff dries out whiteheads in about three days with sulfur and good acids. It does have alcohol and can be drying, but just make sure you moisturize properly before applying. Also, this is only a night-time treatment (unless you want to walk out of the house with pink dots on your face).


Problem: Dullness
Cause: Dehydration and poor exfoliation
Treatment: Tata Harper Resurfacing Mask
Make sure you use an exfoliating treatment like this at least once a week. This mask has enzymes and BHAs that eat away dead skin that leaves it clean, purified, and glowing. You can also use it on any pimples as a spot treatment overnight to significantly reduce them by the next day.