The Bee’s Blog: Skin Care
Category: Skin Care
Folliculitis, Psuedofolliculitis Barbae, Pseudofolliculitis, Folliculitis Barbae, Hot Tub Folliculitis are all irritations that stem from the follicle. While these conditions are irritating and unsightly, they are also very common. Common areas affected Bikini Lines Bottoms Backs and chests Face (specifically beard area) Back of legs What It looks like Red, inflamed, itchy bumps Whiteheads Clusters…
Read MoreWhat is it and why would anybody want to do that? To help my body detox, I love a good all-body steam. Not only can it help me lose a little weight, but it’s fantastic in helping relax my pores for clearer skin. Some years ago, a few celebs took steaming to the next level…
Read MoreAcids can be extremely helpful and useful when it comes to taking care of your skin. If used properly they can prevent, treat and protect. However, there are so many to choose from that the journey in selecting the right one for you can be confusing. In fact, many people end up using too many…
Read MoreWhat to know about LED light therapy LED light therapy for a skincare nerd means “light-emitting diodes”. LED wavelengths help treat acne, wrinkles, inflammation/pain, and more. It is very popular in skincare offices as it can be used safely on all skin types. Red (infrared) Light TherapyThis light treats the epidermis which is your outer layer…
Read MoreAlong with acne and ingrown hairs, Keratosis Pilaris (KP) is one of the skin conditions we get the most questions about at Queen Bee. Although there is no known cure for KP, and it’s harmless, we understand that many people are very self-conscious of those tiny red bumps on the back of their arms and…
Read MoreWhat is Maskne: Maskne AKA “Mask Acne” is caused through prolonged use of facial masks, which are a necessity during the Covid-19 pandemic and will almost certainly be a part of our lives for the future, especially during cold and flu seasons. It can affect everybody, but especially if you are more prone to acne,…
Read MoreBeauty bloggers mindlessly throw around the words “Ph balance” a lot, but before you start worrying about it, let’s explain what it is and its function. What is a Ph balance, and how do I know it’s off? It means the “potential for hydrogen.” We use this scale to determine the level of healthy acidity…
Read MoreInstructions for using soap always come with one main instruction “rinse off”. So why when we are using soaps “down there” do we not adhere to the same rinsing off rule? I tend to think it’s because nobody has ever told us not to! When soaps get in your eyes they sting, so imagine what…
Read MoreLet’s get real about what happens when you pick your zits or try to squeeze out your own blackheads. We know you can’t help yourself, but there are consequences to your grubby little fingers messing with your gorgeous face and body! Blackheads Blackheads are a plug of sebum in a hair follicle, darkened by oxidation. …
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