The Skin Journal
Why your skin does what it does, and what to do about it.
Recent Articles

What causes Hyperpigmentation?
Hyperpigmentation is caused by an increase in melanin. Melanin is the natural pigment that gives our skin, hair and eyes their color. A number of factors can...

Halloween sweet treat indulgences wreaking havoc on your skin?
If you’re like me, you ADORE a sweet treat or two, and Halloween was the perfect chance to treat yourself to some yummy candy & chocolates. But often the...

What inflammation does to your skin & how to reduce it!
Do you find you struggle with redness and or breakouts on your face on a regular basis but don’t know what causes them? Regardless of your skin’s type or...

Do you find working out gives you breakouts?
Working out & getting a sweat up on a regular basis is one of the best things you can do for your physical & mental health, but unfortunately gyms &a...

Try my super skin smoothie!
Ok, so I’m sure you’ve all seen the viral skin smoothies going around that are filled with some VERY unique, hard to find, and incredibly expensive ingredien...

How I maintain my healthy skin
Strong habits and routines are not just the foundation of a healthy lifestyle, or a dedicated workout routine, but they are also the cornerstone of achieving...

Humidity & its effect on the skin
Have you found that as it’s heating up that your skin has ramped up the oil factor & that your skin is suddenly breaking out? Do you find that every time...

Is oily skin the cause of your breakouts?
Oily skin happens when the sebaceous glands in the skin make too much sebum. Sebum is the waxy, oily substance that protects and hydrates the skin. Sebum is ...

Are hormonal breakouts cramping your style?
If you’re anything like I was, the week before my period was not just a hot mess of emotions, but some VERY unwanted visitors would also decide to pop up on ...