#Skincare Geek Blog » acne

The Concordia Handcrafted Skincare blogs will bring to you interesting facts and information about skin, naturopath health info, the stories behind our products, plus updates on what we are up to behind the scenes.

Adult Acne & Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

Posted on Nov 22, 2018

Adult Acne & Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) So, you are a lady now. Not a teenage girl, but a grown woman. So why the f%#k are you still getting acne?...

Why Vitamin C Is So Flippin' Good For Your Skin

Posted on May 20, 2018

Ever heard of scurvy? Historically known as the “plague of the sea” due to millions dying from it in the age of sail. A condition where your bodily tissues gradually deteriorate - imagine teeth falling out, blotchy skin, reopening of old wounds (physically, not the emotional kind that happens when you listen to Jeff Buckley)

Skincare Geek Lesson #1 - The Acid Mantle

Posted on May 18, 2018

The acid mantle is a naturally acidic (pH 5.5) protective film that, that covers our skin’s surface. A disrupted acid mantle can be associated with sensitive skin, dry skin and acne.