In my last entry, we learned and debunked 5 of the most common skin myths. Lack of time to research and go really in depth in other subjects led me to continue this series; however, despite these being smaller entries, I believe being aware of these misconceptions and the truth behind them is just as important. So, here we are again. Today, we'll be looking at 5 additional skin myths, most of which are related to skincare. Myth 6: "You Can Shrink Your Pores" Your pores are th

Once upon a time, a young, naive person (who I shall not name) watched a YouTube video on how to fix their iPad screen; it claimed to simply add toothpaste to the cracked screen. After leaving their iPad screen overnight with smeared toothpaste, the next step was to wipe it off. To their dismay, the screen had not been fixed and was now crusted with dried toothpaste. This example (which my friend shared with me) of misinformation shows us how easily we trust sources online. M

Halloween is right around the corner. And that means...candy! The joy found in our quintessential tradition of going Trick-or-Treating and returning home with a bag full of sugary treats is something most people can testify to. Now, it isn't a secret that overconsumption of sugar is not good for you. But how exactly does it affect our largest organ, the skin? Today, we'll be looking at just that: what sugar is, how it plays a role in how our skin looks and feels, and a few go