Oleic Acid vs. Linoleic Acid: The Single Most Important Thing to Check on Your Moisturizer

[Is This Post For You?] This article explains the difference between oleic acid vs linoleic acid and why it matters when choosing a moisturizer. You’re not allergic to moisture. You’re feeding the wrong type of oil to your skin. At Astica, we focus on reducing misdiagnosis. This is one of the most common ingredient-level mistakes … Read more

Heated Yoga Forehead Breakouts: Why Your 105°F Classes Are Triggering Them

[Is This Post For You?] Heated yoga forehead breakouts are a common issue for people who regularly attend high-temperature classes. You’re doing everything right. Booking the 6 AM heated vinyasa slot. Bringing your own mat. Wiping down equipment. Showering within 20 minutes of class. But two days later, your forehead erupts. Tiny, uniform bumps that … Read more

Why Your Dermatologist Keeps Saying ‘Just Use Benzoyl Peroxide’ — And Why It’s Making You Worse

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[Astica’s Quick Check] You might not need stronger acne treatment. You might need a different diagnosis. You did everything right. Booked the appointment three weeks in advance. Showed up with no makeup so they could really see your skin. Even took photos of your forehead in different lighting to prove the bumps weren’t getting better. … Read more

Forehead Bumps That Won’t Go Away?: 4 Conditions That Look Identical

You’ve been religious about your skincare routine. Double cleansing every night. Salicylic acid three times a week. That $68 clarifying serum everyone swears by. But those tiny bumps on your forehead? They’re not budging. In fact, they might be getting worse. Here’s what your dermatologist probably didn’t tell you: What you’re treating as acne might … Read more