The Benefits of Facial Masks

Facial masks offer many health benefits. Some of these include: Masks deeply clean pores, removing dirt and oil that can cause acne. Masks rid the face of surface layers of dead skin. This exposes a smoother, more youthful complexion, reducing fine lines and wrinkles. Masks contain compounds that draw the blood to the surface.  This improves the skin’s tone and encourages regeneration of new skin cells. Apart from...

Beeswax Does Not Clog Pores Or Cause Acne

We use beeswax in most of our products and people often ask us whether it clogs pores or causes acne. The answer is that beeswax does neither. Beeswax is “noncomedogenic,” which means that it does not clog pores.[1] In addition it is also antibacterial and contains Vitamin A. As explained in Apitherapy News, both of these factors actually help treat and prevent acne. Acne occurs when the oil glands around the hair...

Caring For Combination Skin

What Is Combination Skin? Combination skin is a common skin condition where part of your face is oily and part is dry.  The oily part is usually found in your “T-zone” – the forehead, nose, and chin – while the dry part is usually found on your cheeks.  The T-zone also tends to have larger pores and is prone to breakouts, while the cheeks may feel rough and irritated. Caring For Combination Skin There are two...