Q&A: Zinc tablets, wrinkles, and sunscreen! 9/3/21

Thank goodness it’s Friday! I got some really awesome questions in my email inbox that I wanted to share with you all today. Zinc tablets came up as a topic, as well as sunscreen, wrinkles, and others! Please enjoy! Q1: Can I use zinc tablets for sunscreen? A sunscreen with zinc has other ingredients, whichContinue reading “Q&A: Zinc tablets, wrinkles, and sunscreen! 9/3/21”

Q&;A: My left eye is swollen and my skin above my mouth is so dry that the skin is peeling off and flakey. 😩 This is for the first time. Why do you think it happens?

These are all guesses. And given that your left eye is swollen, you should also be sure to be seeking medical advice from a doctor or dermatologist, because you want to be sure that nothing else is causing any issues. It sounds like this may be an allergic reaction. I can talk about your upperContinue reading “Q&;A: My left eye is swollen and my skin above my mouth is so dry that the skin is peeling off and flakey. 😩 This is for the first time. Why do you think it happens?”

Q&A: “What are the Common Skin Types”

Q1: What are the Common Skin Types? Generally, there are four different, common skin types: normal, dry, oily, and combination. However, we need to add dehydrated skin to this list as well, because these days, most people, even with oily or normal skin, have dehydrated skin as well. All skin type names are self-explanatory. CombinationContinue reading “Q&A: “What are the Common Skin Types””

Q&As: “What Serum is Good for the Skin” and “Do I need to consult a skin specialist for better skin?”

Today, I received two interesting questions in my inbox. One asked about a good serum for the skin, and the other asked whether or not a person should consult a skin specialist for better skin. Q1: What Serum is Good for the Skin? The very first thing you need to do is visit a skincareContinue reading “Q&As: “What Serum is Good for the Skin” and “Do I need to consult a skin specialist for better skin?””

“Should Teenagers Exfoliate Their Faces?” & “What Kind of Makeup is Best for Allergies and Skin”

Hey everyone, here are a pair of interesting questions that I received today in my email inbox, regarding whether or not teenagers should exfoliate their faces and what is good makeup for people with allergies. Please enjoy! Q1: Should Teenagers Exfoliate Their Faces? Yes, teenagers can exfoliate their faces. However, teenagers should not exfoliate their skin byContinue reading ““Should Teenagers Exfoliate Their Faces?” & “What Kind of Makeup is Best for Allergies and Skin””

Email Questions: Oily Face and Other Questions- 8/23/21

Here are some more interesting email questions that I received today regarding oily face and skin, as well as a few other questions that I received over the past few days. I figured I would share these with you all because a lot of people ask questions about how to resolve issues with having anContinue reading “Email Questions: Oily Face and Other Questions- 8/23/21”

Q: What is the way to apply Aloe Vera plant extract to apply to skin, or will it be toxic or acidic due to its natural form?

I usually cut an Aloe Vera plant from the middle so that you have two separate parts and can access the gel extract from inside the plant. With a spoon, you can take the gel from the plant and put it into a container. You can just put the gel on your skin and massageContinue reading “Q: What is the way to apply Aloe Vera plant extract to apply to skin, or will it be toxic or acidic due to its natural form?”

Q: I have a skin routine I follow every day. I moisturize, I use ointment treatments and serums. But I continue to have little red bumps all over my face, blackheads, red spots, etc. Is there anything else I could do to make my face start looking more clear and less discolored?

Usually, when you practice your skin daily routine and when something goes wrong with your skin, it usually means that you are using the wrong products. The best option would be to contact an esthetician for a skin analysis. This helps you to know what type of skin you have so you can choose theContinue reading “Q: I have a skin routine I follow every day. I moisturize, I use ointment treatments and serums. But I continue to have little red bumps all over my face, blackheads, red spots, etc. Is there anything else I could do to make my face start looking more clear and less discolored?”

Q: What is one simple solution against face wrinkles?

Here was a question that I received in my email today that I found interesting with regards to face wrinkles. I also got another question about water and chemical peels. I figured I would share both of them with all of my readers! Please feel free to email me more questions at modernskintherapy@gmail.com. Q1: WhatContinue reading “Q: What is one simple solution against face wrinkles?”

E-mail Questions: August 13th, 2021

Here are four makeup and skincare questions that I received and answered today on August 13th, 2021. Please feel free to send in any more questions that you may have regarding makeup and/or skincare to modernskintherapy@gmail.com! Q1: Can I apply foundation after waxing? When you wax your face your skin pores get open. Therefore, everythingContinue reading “E-mail Questions: August 13th, 2021”