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My pores are a mess and other tales of woe

My pores are a mess and other tales of woe

As previously mentioned, it’s hot here in Chicago. So not only is my hair a mess, my skin is freaking out.  The combination of sweating, wearing sunscreen and polluted air all really mess with one’s skin, you know?  So, long story short, my pores are a mess and I am breaking out more than usual. … Continue reading

Nobody panic! Ok, everybody panic!

It could have been the extreme heat and humidity this summer or it could have been testing new products for this blog.  Whatever it was, something has caused my skin to freak out in a way I haven’t seen in years.  What started as an innocent breakout exploded into an ugly situation with irritated skin and a deep, painful under-the-skin breakout.  Ack! Luckily I … Continue reading