Enlarged pores: Causes, myths and solutions that really work
What is an enlarged pore and why does it appear?A skin pore is the opening through which sebum produced by the sebaceous gland reaches the skin's surface. When this gland...
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Hormonal acne in women: How to recognise it and respond
Hormonal acne: what are we talking about?Hormonal acne is a form of acne directly linked to fluctuations in sex hormones, notably androgens (testosterone, DHT). These hormones stimulate sebaceous glands and...
Skin microbiome: Why your skin balance changes everything about acne
What is the skin microbiome?Human skin hosts billions of microorganisms — bacteria, fungi, viruses and mites — that form a complex ecosystem called the skin microbiome. Far from being harmful,...
Oily skin: Complete routine to regulate sebum without irritating the skin
Oily skin: understand the mechanism before actingOily skin is not “dirty” or neglected skin. It is skin whose sebaceous glands produce excess sebum, often under genetic, hormonal or environmental factors....
Lactoferrin and acne: What science really says
Lactoferrin: a protein with multiple powersLactoferrin is a glycoprotein naturally present in breast milk, saliva, tears and nasal secretions. Its physiological role is to act as a first immune barrier:...
Probiotics and skin: How good bacteria transform your epidermis
The skin microbiome: your invisible beauty allyOur skin hosts billions of microorganisms — bacteria, fungi, viruses — that form what is called the skin microbiome. Far from being invaders, these...
