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Dealing with Hormonal Breakouts?

Dealing with Hormonal Breakouts?

Most often, acne will go away on its own at the end of puberty, however, for some this can follow through to adulthood. It's not ideal and sometimes these types of breakouts and acne flare-ups aren’t always controllable, but we can work to heal & support them.   What Are Hormonal Breakouts? Hormonal breakouts are exactly what the name suggests — acne and breakouts tied to fluctuations in your hormones, usually brought on by menstruation, pregnancy, postpartum, menopause, stress or hormone conditions. Hormonal adult acne usually appears along the jawline, chin and cheeks and can range from blackheads and whiteheads to...

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Over-Exfoliated? Don't Overthink it!

Over-Exfoliated? Don't Overthink it!

With everything in life, there should be balance. From relationships, to work, fitness and wellbeing - balance is key! Even in skincare, too much or too little of something can lead to problems. Here at Saya, exfoliating is one of our favourite things to do - it brightens, improves texture and corrects the complexion. But, overdoing it can lead to breakouts, premature ageing, dehydration, or excessive oiliness. We’re going to guide you through over-exfoliation. What it looks like, how to avoid it, and what you can do to fix it.... especially when you’ve gone a little OTT. Our skin is...

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