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The Best Skincare Ingredients for Sensitive Skin
What are the best skincare ingredients for sensitive skin?
Sensitive skin is all down to an issue with the skin barrier, where your skin is not working effectively to protect you from environmental irritants, and you’re more likely to feel stinging or discomfort when you encounter any insult or challenge to your skin. When it comes to good skincare ingredients, basically it’s all about barrier repair.
The Best Skincare Ingredients for Acne
Acne is an incredibly common skin concern, one that I deal with frequently as a cosmetic doctor. And, like most people, it’s an issue that I’ve suffered with myself, so I’m very aware of the effect it can have on your skin confidence.
In this article we are tackling the top skincare ingredients for acne, and exactly how and why they work!
Spots!: Getting to Grips with Acne
We’ve all had to deal with acne at some point in our lives. Acne can be triggered by a variety of factors including our genetics, diet, hormones, environmental oils, and stress.
Your skin is the first thing that gets presented to the world, and we know what an impact it can have on your quality of life if you struggle with frequent and recurring acne breakouts. But acne is a complex process and can be a complex skin problem to resolve. So let’s get to grips with it!
The concept of “Instagram face” is not a new one, but has received more recent attention as Meta has banned filters that encourage plastic surgery. Awareness of the role that social media and photo editing plays in aesthetic medicine is incredibly important for both clinicians and patients. The influence of social media can be incredibly negative, and it means it’s more important than ever to navigate between good, ethical medical practice versus “selling” cosmetic procedures.