Tag: skin care

Do children actually need to use shampoo?

Researchers and hairdressers agree that children can skip shampoo.

Addicted to lip balm? Maybe you should use something else

ASK A RESEARCHER: If you bite or lick your lips, it quickly becomes a vicious circle of lubrication and drying.

Acne bacteria survive by feasting on their hosts

Acne causing bacteria feed on a type of carbohydrate in the body, called N-glycans. It could help explain why acne can be so resistant to treatment.

Believe in yourself and your skin might improve

New research reveals a link between skin health and how strongly we believe in ourselves and our abilities. People with low self-efficacy are more likely to be plagued by itches than people with high self-efficacy.

Pimples deserve more respect

Depressions and suicidal thoughts are twice as common among young people who are plagued with lots of pimples. This problem isn’t treated enough and should be taken more seriously, a new study suggests.