Advice by Concern Blog

Home Remedies for Sunburns

Summer’s around the corner, and lots of us are already planning our beach days, pool parties, hiking trips, and other weekend activities to soak up the sun. But if you’re not careful, and you soak ...

Sensitive Skin vs Sensitized Skin

Along with terms like anti-aging, clean, non-comedogenic, pH balanced and a slew of other skin care buzzwords, the words “sensitive skin” are printed across skin care products everywhere.  About 60...

Guide to Reef Safe Sunscreen

It’s no secret that wearing sunscreen is one of the most important protective measures we can take against sunburns, skin cancer, discoloration, and signs of aging. The sun’s UV rays can cause extr...

Eczema on Dark Skin

If you image search “eczema symptoms” you will see primarily light skin tones with patches of inflamed red skin, but the examples of eczema symptoms on darker skin are few and far between. This is ...

Benefits of Shea Butter for Your Hair and Skin

Sometimes an ingredient comes along that takes the personal care world by storm. Rose water, aloe vera, retinol, watermelon, and tea tree oil (be careful with this one though) have all had their ti...

What Triggers Rosacea?

What is rosacea? Rosacea is a skin condition that is characterized by patches of inflamed, red skin caused by swelling of blood vessels near the skin’s surface. It mainly populates on the face, but...

Guide to Sodium Hyaluronate and Hyaluronic Acid

What is Hyaluronic Acid? Hyaluronic acid is a sugar molecule that is naturally found in the body, specifically the skin which holds about 50% of our hyaluronic acid. It’s also present in our eyes, ...

Shaving Tips for Sensitive Skin

For a lot of us who neglected shaving throughout the cold months spent inside, this means we’ll be pulling out the razor for the first time in months. Shaving can be a pain, both metaphorically and...

Benefits of Oats for the Skin

Nothing quite beats waking up to a warm bowl of oatmeal. It’s hearty, inexpensive, filling, and can be topped with all of your favorite fruits and nuts. Not to mention it’s full of healthy carbs, f...

Tips for Removing and Preventing Surface Stains on Teeth

We all want a bright white smile. Even ancient Egyptians and Romans had their own teeth whitening hacks (the Egyptians used a vinegar and pumice stone mix while the Romans opted for urine if you’re...