Skinverse

Remember the joy of breaking out new make-up?
Whether its a new compact powder, foundation, eye-shadow, or blusher, it slid on effortlessly and your skin looked really, really good that day. But with all good things, it didn’t last very long, did it?
After a few short days, you wonder - was it real? Or […]

What it does: Salicylic acid is a BHA. It’s found in many over-the-counter acne products. Salicylic acid is also used as an active ingredient in gels which remove plantar warts (but you can also use the skin of a banana for warts).
How to do it: Apply to problem areas. Let dry. It is generally safe […]

What it does: Softens skin, reduces inflammation, swelling, and dries out oily skin. You can find it in most supermarkets and pharmacies, and best of all its super cheap. You can also find it at gardening supplies stores or pet fish stores.

How to do it:
1) Fill your bath tub with hot water. Add 3-4 cups […]

What it does: Helps mild acne and pimples.
How to do it: Mix sandalwood powder (can be found in most herb stores) with water to make a paste. You can add turmeric also if you have it. So its 1 part sandalwood powder, 1 part turmeric powder, and 1 part water.
Dab on pimples. You can either […]

What it does: Helps some acne sufferers, if they’re deficient in Vitamin A and D.
How to do it: Take 1-2 tablespoons a day, or 1-2 capsules a day.
Why it helps: Vitamin A, vitamin D, and Omega-3 is found in cod liver oil. (The main difference between other fish oils and cod liver oil is that […]

I’ve written before about how baking soda makes an excellent facial and body cleanser (here).
But if you do not have very oily skin (like me!) it can be extremely drying to use everyday.
If you can’t take the dryness, you can still use baking soda as a scrub once a week.
Tip: Use more baking […]

Calamine lotion is widely known for its ability to sooth insect bites, treat eczema, sunburn, skin rashes, poison ivy, and chickenpox.
A lesser-known (but equally as effective!) use for calamine lotion is for acne and the more severe form, cystic acne (cystic acne appears larger and is particularly difficult to treat).
Expect to see results […]

What it does: An antioxidant that flushes the body of toxins that result in acne.
How to do it: Drink diluted homemade lemon juice ? add a teaspoon of lemon juice to a full glass of water. Drink this all day (6-8 glasses).
Why it helps: The lemon-water gently flushes toxins out of your body, which […]

Baking soda is cheap, plentiful, and best of all extremely effective against acne. If you have clear but oily skin, it also makes a good cleanser. If you have dry skin, you may have to add a moisturiser or a natural oil following the use of baking soda.
What it does: Good exfoliant for oily skin […]

What it does: Reduce mild hyperpigmentation and kills bacteria in skin. Regular use also helps oily skin.
How to do it: Use plain vinegar or better yet, apple cider vinegar. Dilute 1 part vinegar to 1 part water if its too strong! Use your own good judgement because each vinegar product will differ in strength. […]

What it does: Helps with active acne and spots. You can expect pretty fast results. Skin will be softer and blemishes reduced.
It also prevents ingrown hair (razor bumps) after shaving or waxing.
Why it helps: Aspirin is acetylsalicylic acid, which is similar but not identical to the active component, salicylic acid. Salicylic acid cleanses clogged […]