Facial acne is so common that we don’t think twice about the occasional pimple or blackhead. However, we’re often surprised when we get a breakout on our back and shoulders. Where did that come from?What causes back and body acne?Acne can form anywhere on the body. While back and shoulder acne are the most common, […]
Can stress really cause pimples, or is it (no pun intended) “all in the mind”? There may actually be a strong connection between stress and your skin, and there’s a new field of science that’s dedicated to studying it: psychodermatology.Psychodermatology looks at how emotions can impact the skin. Several research has already seen a link […]
“I get 8 hours of sleep, but I still have dark circles under the eyes!” people moan. Dark circles are not just caused by being tired. The skin around our eyes (called the periorbital area) is very thin and translucent. It’s just 0.5 mm thick, and the rest of your skin is about 2mm thick. […]
