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Dealing with Dark Spots

By Kathryn Khadija Leverette

How to Delete Dark Spots and Brighten Uneven Skin Tone

Of all the skin disorders that affect skin of color, hyperpigmentation is the chief complaint. Skin problems, medications and medical conditions and many other factors, including minor “skin insults”, can lead to skin discoloration.

Possible causes include acne, razor bumps, sunburn, sun damage, chemical irritation, hard water, dehydration, eczema, allergic reactions, insect [more...]

Allergy & Acne-free Clothes

By Kathryn Khadija Leverette

Laundry Products Must Be Free of Perfumes and Dyes

Problem: Laundry detergents, additives and fabric softeners can leave harmful residues that can irritate sensitive skin, cause a severe case of contact dermatitis, and worsen your acne or eczema.

What to look for: Acne or dermatitis on one side of your face, neck and body where you sleep, on [more...]

Staying Clear

By Kathryn Khadija Leverette

Lifestyle Issues That Can Affect Your Skin

Reduce your stress. Do whatever it takes. Stress, a major acne aggravator, is caused by the wear and tear of day-to-day living and changes that take place in your life, both good and bad. Moving is comparable to the death of a child in its ability to cause extreme stress.

Sleep [more...]

Acne: Treatment Techniques

By Kathryn Khadija Leverette

Homecare and Lifestyle Changes

A daily system of antibacterial and exfoliating products is needed to treat acne. True control means no physical sign of the disease shows in its active stage. Since acne is a treatable condition with no cure, most adult acne sufferers will be tied to a basic acne-fighting regimen for life, along with [more...]