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Through the years, many of us develop stretch marks for various reasons. Puberty, pregnancy, quick weight gain or loss, and genetics can all have a hand in putting scars on the skin. While some of us look for ways to get rid of stretch marks, there are just as many people who are unbothered by them. After all, stretch marks are widespread, completely natural, and tell a story as all scars do. Being proud of your body and wanting to reduce the appearance of stretch marks don't have to be a negati …

What is skin pigmentation?Hyperpigmentation is not necessarily a condition but the term used to describe skin that looks darker than your skin tone. It can be visible in small patches or cover large body areas and affect you entirely. Sometimes, people experience a change in the color of their skin. While it's not always harmful and can be caused by sunspots or melasma (a typeface-like appearance), you should know what causes them so that they don't progress untreated into something more serious …

Many people are talking about new complexion launches lately—and the enzymes used in skincare seem to be on everyone's mind. What exactly is an enzyme? And should we all take advantage of this powerful, natural ingredient for our skincare needs? Enzymes act as catalysts that help speed up our body's reaction when it comes time to do their work (such as digestion or metabolism). Depending on their assigned task, there can be different types: amino acid-based ones will digest food, while another m …

Hydrogen (pH) measures how acidic or alkaline a substance might be. If your skin has too much acid, you may experience problems with its health and integrity- from breakouts to inflammation. But what if your skin is not pH neutral? If your skin's pH is not balanced, there will be other problems, such as dryness, leading to issues like allergies to particular products or environmental changes.What is a balanced skin pH scale?Make sure your skin is acidic by drinking more water, eating foods with …

Having sensitive skin can also mean having acne or a destroyed skin barrier.For as long as I can remember, my skin has been acne-prone and oily with painful breakouts. I desperately wanted to wear makeup without breakouts and have that beautiful and flawless skin every preteen intends to have. In 6th grade, I finally convinced my mom to take me to a dermatologist to help me figure out how to achieve that. The verdict? That my acne and skin type were perfectly normal for someone my age, I just ne …