Short answer: no. pH is very important in skincare.Too alkaline and your skin can experience drying, dehydration, and inflammation. If the pH is too acidic, you may experience breakouts, irritation, and burns. pH of 1 is acidic while pH of 14 is alkaline. Baking soda has a pH of about 9. As...

#Milia resemble whiteheads, but they are not related to acne & shouldn’t be treated the same way. It is the build up of dead skin - composed predominantly of keratin - that gets trapped beneath the surface of the skin. What is the cause of milia? There is no single cause of milia,...

Hydroquinone is a topical skin-bleaching ingredient used to treat age spots, acne scars and hyperpigmentation by slowing down melanin production. Although it is effective for lightening dark spots, hydroquinone has a reputation for possibly creating carcinogens in the body, containing mercury, and causing other skin conditions such as ochronosis. Although much research...

My teenage years are gone! Why do I still get blemishes and acne cysts as an adult? Due to hormonal fluctuations carried over from your teenage years, it’s not uncommon to get breakouts well into your 20s, 30s and even beyond. In fact, adult acne is on the rise. 1. StressSeveral...