5 Fast, Inexpensive Ways to Get Rid of Redness


Updated 11/02/11 6:17 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Redness Treatments That Work Fast

Dry, ruddy-skin season is upon us, and if you have sensitive skin or naturally pink undertones, it can mean lots of unwanted redness all over. Not to worry, though, because there are plenty of quick, simple fixes that will get you looking nice and cooled-off again in no time; check them out. Read more

Found: A Two-Step Skin Care Regimen For Clearing Acne and More


Updated 07/12/11 8:54 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

Review of Swell Skin's Face Treatment and Oil of Seabuckthorn Products

When I heard about Swell Skin's two-step skin care regimen, which includes a bar soap and an oil, I knew I had to try it. First, how easy is that? Second, products are made using wonder ingredient sea buckthorn oil, rich in antioxidant vitamins C and E, emollients, and essential fatty acids. The brand's Face Treatment ($32), used in step one, is a very mild soap in bar form. It has just the Read more

6 Tips and Tricks to Raise Your Acne Awareness


Updated 06/17/10 9:00 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

Acne Treatments and Tips

In honor of Acne Awareness Month, we're all about keeping our skin healthy, protected, and in the clear. So this month we're getting to the bottom of our breakouts by tackling acne with a few of our favorite ways to treat and prevent breakouts — along with what works and doesn't. Check out my roundup to learn a few things about acne. Here's to gorgeous skin. Honey and Yogurt Acne Mask How Read more

5 Ways to Know If the Acne You're Fighting Is Really Rosacea


Updated 05/17/10 10:13 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 3 comments

How to Know If You Have Rosacea 2010-05-12 09:00:00

Had a bad breakout of bumps on your cheeks and chin that just won't go away? Experiencing a lot of redness? What you're dealing with may be a very common skin ailment, Type 2 rosacea — not acne — and your course of treatment could be exacerbating the problem. Why? Rosacea is commonly mistaken for acne because the bumps look so similar, but some treatments that help reduce acne flare-ups can Read more

It's Easy Being Green (If You're Talking Concealer)


Updated 03/31/10 11:09 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 2 comments

How to Use a Green Concealer 2010-03-29 08:00:40

Ever been confused by the multicolored concealer palettes you see at the stores? The confusion stops here. Over the next few days, let's explore the art of these color-correcting concealers, starting with green. Wicked Witch of the West? I don't think so, my pretties. When it comes to color correcting, it's all about using the color wheel to figure out a balance. Green, for instance, is opposite Read more

Take the Redness Out With an Anti-Rosacea Gel


Updated 01/26/09 2:37 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 14 comments

Finacea Review

When the complexion problems get tough, the tough go to the dermatologist. After some stubborn acne started to worsen, I headed to my dermatologist (check his acne-fighting tips here) for a visit. He prescribed Finacea, a water-based gel with azaleic acid. It's generally used to treat rosacea, but my dermatologist said it would not only reduce redness, but also treat the acne. It's expensive, Read more

What You Can Do About Rosacea


Updated 10/20/08 1:40 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 7 comments

How to treat rosacea and adult acne

For the millions of people who suffer from the redness, facial flushing, and even acne-like symptoms of rosacea, it's easy to feel like there is little or nothing you can do to treat your condition. While not curable, there are many ways you can manage your rosacea so that it doesn't interfere with your life. It is important to note that while some severe forms of rosacea can look like acne, Read more

Definition: Rosacea


Updated 10/10/09 5:31 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 21 comments

Rosacea

For those of you that suffer from skin disorders or skin discoloration, you understand how upsetting these problems can be. One very common skin disease that effects nearly 16 million Americans and 65 million people worldwide is called rosacea. Fair-skinned adults and especially women are specifically prone to this facial disease. Rosacea is redness that is usually found on the nose, forehead, Read more

What Booze Is Doing to Your Looks


Updated 04/11/11 6:00 AM · Posted by Allure · 12 comments

How Drinking Affects Your Appearance

We're excited to present this article from Allure! As much as we delight in sharing positive beauty news about alcohol on Daily Beauty Reporter—Red wine protects your teeth from cavities! Boozers tend to exercise more!—it's obvious that excessive drinking takes a toll on your appearance. After my interview with Brooke Shields in Allure's April issue, I was inspired by something that she Read more