Category Archive: Acne

Psychodermatologist Linda Papadopoulos on the Connection Between the Mind and the Skin

I just saw this really interesting article on Hello Magazine featuring an interview with Linda Papadopoulos, a psychologist and expert on psychodermatology. I’ve heard of her before, because I thought it was a… Read More

Inspiration: YouTube Sensation Cassandra Bankson

She’s caused quite the stir in the past couple of weeks, after rising to popularity on YouTube thanks to her beauty and fashion videos. But there’s something that sets teenage model Cassandra Bankson… Read More

Coping with a Skin Condition: Five Things I Tell Myself Every Day

I talk to myself all the time. Don’t worry, I’m not going crazy – my therapist told me to do it. OK – wait, that’s not helping! No, seriously, if there’s one thing… Read More

Coping with a Skin Condition: My Favorite Skincare Products

A Pretty Imperfect reader emailed me today about her own skin condition and asked if I could share some of my favorite products that I use day to day. I’ve tried SO many… Read More

Keep Calm.

I think our minds have a lot to do with what’s going on with our bodies. Having psoriasis myself, I’ve found that stress is one of my biggest trigger factors. So, when I’m… Read More

Stop What You’re Doing and Get a Glass of Water

How ridiculous is this: I don’t drink enough water. Me, the girl with persistent skin issues that are exacerbated by a lack of moisture. Yeah, it kinda makes me laugh. Why don’t I… Read More

Celebrity Inspiration: Salma Hayek Had Acne?

So, the media has jumped on this story big time this week – I mean, a gorgeous movie star reveals that she has suffered from acne and and depression? Yep, Salma Hayek explained… Read More

Coping with a Skin Condition: Every Girl Needs a Big Sister Sometimes

If only I had someone to talk to. There have been many days in my struggle with psoriasis that I just wished I knew somebody that understood what I was going through. I… Read More

Celebrity Inspiration: Katy Perry’s New Ad for Proactiv

Katy Perry has struggled with acne for years, and became a spokesperson for anti-acne skin care range, Proactiv. Here’s a little bit of her story: I started getting pimples really bad when I… Read More

News: Is Thyme the Next Big Thing for Acne Treatment?

Some new research has hit the web today with The Telegraph reporting that the common herb thyme could be a big help for acne sufferers with sensitive skin. Yes, it’s already used in… Read More

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