Nearly 85% of people will have acne at some point of their lives. They will either get it on their face and/or somewhere on their body (e.g. chest and/or back). Acne usually starts during puberty, but the skin condition is not confined to any age group. Adults in their 20s, 30s, 40s, and even 50s, can develop acne. Several dermatologists and skin experts maintain that ingredients such as benzoyl peroxide, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, and retinol deliver the best results and are the most effective in fighting acne. All four ingredients work as peeling agents that will help clean and clear your pores of oil, dirt and bacteria. The sebaceous glands of your skin secrete an oily material called sebum, which can clog your pores…
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Acne Scars and Treatments
Acne is a terrible skin problem to deal with at any age, but sometimes after the acne is gone it leaves a scar in its place making you feel equally distressed. Your skin is the first thing most people notice upon initial encounter. We all want to look and feel our best at all times, but sometime our insecurities about our appearance can hinder such desires. MD Beauty Secrets is here to help and answer all your questions. How Acne Scars Occur Acne scars occur mostly because an inflamed blemish injures the healthy skin tissue in the dermis. The skin is made up of two layers, the epidermis and the dermis. The epidermis is the layer closest to the outside world while the dermis is…
The Beauty Benefits of Vitamin C
Vitamin C is mostly marketed as a nutritional supplement or food that will kick your cold’s butt. In truth, the benefits of vitamin C go beyond the common cold; it will protect you against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even superficial signs of aging. Young skin is full of Vitamin C. As we age our skin will naturally lose nutrients, including Vitamin C. Exposure to harmful UV radiation (i.e. sunbathing and tanning beds), cigarette smoke and other external pollutants will accelerate the decline of Vitamin C in our skin, furthering signs of aging. Vitamin C will help fight against the damaging effects of time, environment and bad habits. Vitamin C benefits your skin in two ways: 1) as an…
Why Glycolic Toner Is The Right Toner
Glycolic acid had for a while now been a popular ingredient in skin care. Glycolic acid belongs to the alpha-hydroxy acids (AHA) family, which comes from sugary fruits such as cantaloupe, unripe grapes, pineapple, sugarcane, and sugar beets. It is a natural exfoliator. When used as a dermatological exfoliate, it reacts with the upper layer of the epidermis, diminishing the binding properties of the lipids that hold the dead skin cells together, to uncover your younger living cells that have been hidden underneath, leaving your skin with a smooth texture. Beneficial Properties When a glycolic toner is applied after cleansing it will remove excess makeup, dirt or impurities, as well as balance the pH levels of your skin. Furthermore, it prepares the skin for additional…
Microdermabrasion
The skin is the largest organ of our body. It protects us from the environment and regulates our body temperature. Skin is made up of millions of cells. Each day thousands of these cells die, fall off, and are replaced by new cells from beneath the outer layer of skin. As we age, this process begins to slow down. Dark blotches and other signs of aging and sun damage begin to appear. Our skin may become dull and begin to form wrinkles. What do celebrities use to keep that youthful glow? The answer might surprise you. It’s not facelifts or laser resurfacing, but a painless, non-invasive lunchtime procedure known as Microdermabrasion. With Microdermabrasion, you can have a treatment and return to work immediately. Microdermabrasion is…
Skincare – What Glycolic and Salicylic Acids Can Do for You
Choosing the right skincare products can be difficult. You’ll need to select options that are targeted toward your specific needs. If you suffer from acne, there are many choices to help you combat it. Glycolic and salicylic acids play an important role infighting and preventing acne. If acne isn’t your problem, perhaps you are looking for something to even out your skin tone or help fight the signs of aging. Whatever your needs, there are many products available to help. Both glycolic and salicylic acids are present in many skincare products. These acids go deep into the skin, helping to unclog pores and erase blemishes. They also work together to target wrinkles from the inside out. Products that contain them will also smooth out skin…
How to Treat Acne
Acne What is acne? The term acne is used to describe a condition that may include comedones (blackheads and whiteheads), red pimples, blemishes and even large nodules. The condition affects largely the face, and can appear also on the shoulders, back, chest, arms, and buttocks. The most common acne develops during adolescence, and for some it can last throughout their adulthood. Acne often, but not always, runs in families. For instance if your parent has severe acne, you are more prone to having it as well. Fortunately, treatments exist and treatments that help teens can also help adults. What causes acne? The cause starts with the sebaceous glands connected to hair follicles. These glands of the skin secrete an oily material called sebum, which normally…
Significance of Retinol
Retinol is a form of Vitamin A. For dermatological use, retinol is converted to retinoic acid, which is important for skin health. It maintains normal skin health by changing genes and separating keratinocytes (immature skin cells) into mature epidermal cells. This is done by speeding up as well as increasing the skin turnover process. Thus, the shedding process is faster generating quicker results. Retinol can safely help treat acne by clearing the skin’s pores of oil and dead skin cell blockage by stimulating the regeneration of new skin cells. This can also benefit patients with sun damage, scars, as well as aging skin by stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, to uphold skin elasticity. MD Beauty Secrets offers Retinol Plus Smoothing Serum 3X as…
Significance of Glycolic and Salicylic Acids
Glycolic acid and salicylic acid are both commonly used for chemical peels, a form of chemical exfoliation. They are among the safest exfoliation and increasing skin turnover methods. A shedding agent such as benzoyl peroxide, glycolic acid and salicylic acid are important in treating acne because they shed the skin ridding the clogs pores of oil and dead skin cells as well as reducing or killing bacteria such as Propionibacterium acnes, leaving the patient with smoother and vibrant skin. Plus, they can stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, which are responsible for maintaining skin elasticity. Signs of aging, such as wrinkles and fine lines, develop when the body cannot create sufficient collagen and elastin. Most dermatologists prefer salicylic acid to glycolic acid because of…
Significance of Benzoyl Peroxide
Benzoyl peroxide is commonly used to treat mild to moderate acne. For severe acne it is used in addition to medications. In its more concentrated form benzoyl peroxide is a bleaching agent used to whiten teeth or dye hair. But medical studies have shown that a reduced concentration of 2.5% to 10% can turn benzoyl peroxide into a safe shedding agent to treat acne by increasing skin turnover, clearing pores of oil and dead skin cells and reducing or killing bacteria, specifically Propionibacterium acnes. At MD Beauty Secrets we provide a Benzoyl Peroxide 10% Wash and a Benzoyl Peroxide 5% Gel. The 10% wash thoroughly cleanses acne-prone skin with a special soap-free cleanser and is fortified with benzoyl peroxide for anti-bacterial protection. The 5% gel…