The Face Behind the Mask
Posted by LUSTRE Team onWith new rules coming out that stipulate wearing a mask when on public transport, while shopping, along with a general encouragement to wear a mask at all times when out, it is increasingly likely that “maskne” will become more prevalent. Here's our 1:1 Guide to prevent maskne from wreaking havoc on your complexion.
Male vs Female Acne
Posted by LUSTRE Team onWhen most of us think of acne we think of teenagers. Yet acne is one of the most common skin diseases affecting people of all ages. A survey completed at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine presents us with some interesting statistics about acne in men and women in adulthood.
Stress and Breakouts During Lockdown
Posted by LUSTRE Team onWe are all under raised stress levels these days. The current pandemic situation isn’t exactly joy-inducing, and working from home – or just being at home isolated for this long – can be a source of new, unprecedented anxiety. what's the link between stress and breakout and how can we help ourselves at home?
Sugar won’t sweeten your complexion
Posted by LUSTRE Team onBlocked pores, overfilled with a collection of skin oils, provide a perfect environment and rich food supply for the acne bacteria which live on our skin. These bacteria thrive causing inflammation which in turn results in spots. But what does sugar have to do with this?
How safe is Roaccutane?
Posted by LUSTRE Team onOral isotretinoin (Roaccutane) has been found to be a very successful drug for helping to resolve acne. However, there have been concerns raised over its safety record having had 10 suicides linked to its use in the past year. Here's 2 points to consider before committing to your acne treatment.
What causes Acne? What am I doing wrong?
Posted by LUSTRE Team onYou cleanse, hydrate, eat well, spend your hard-earned salary on lotions and potions. You even got yourself a supersonic gadget to make extra sure you’ve scrubbed that face real clean before bed! Yet, you wake up in the morning and, to your horror, you see another bulging red bump peeking at you in the reflection.
10 Tips for controlling acne outbreaks this Christmas
Posted by LUSTRE Team onHow to help your skin survive the festive period? Here we are, a stone's throw away from Christmas - that's come around quickly! Back into warm hats and scarves it is, and it's time to prep your skin for the spot-inducing, dark and frosty winter holiday.
My LUSTRE Journey – An Update from Freyja
Posted by LUSTRE Team onA fabulous and very honest update from Freyja. ‘Yes I still get the odd break out and yes it makes me feel self conscious and miserable but compared to 3 years ago this is nothing!'