by Alissa | Nov 26, 2018 | ACNE LIFESTYLE, Adult Acne, Blog, Diet and Nutrition, Drugs and Chemicals, Hormonal Acne, Picking, Pigmentation, Pimple Popping, Sleep, Stress
What would you call a condition that nobody talks about, except for the millions of people who have it? It’s called Skin Picking. Anyone who has suffered with Skin Picking Disorder knows the silent shame that accompanies it every day. Part of that shame...
by Alissa | Nov 17, 2018 | ACNE LIFESTYLE, Blog, Diet and Nutrition, Food, nutrition
Thanksgiving is a dairy, flour and sugar gorge-fest that could single-handedly turn you into a “pizza face” just in time for Christmas. So, I’ve put together an Acne-Friendly Thanksgiving Menu, with tips on how to modify and keep your family’s favorite recipes...
by Alissa | May 26, 2018 | ACNE LIFESTYLE, Adult Acne, Antibiotics for Acne, Blog, Diet and Nutrition, Hormonal Acne, Supplements
UPDATED MAY 29, 2021 A multivitamin is often used to fill in gaps in your diet, but there is such a thing as too much of a good thing. Vitamins are some of the biggest reasons people have unexplained inflamed acne, because they are often filled with iodides and...
by Alissa | Aug 26, 2017 | ACNE LIFESTYLE, ACNE PRODUCTS, Adult Acne, Blog, Body Acne, Cystic Acne, Diet and Nutrition, Hormonal Acne, Inflamed Acne, Male Acne, nutrition, Supplements
Updated May, 2018 with THE GOOD list! For those of you who work out religiously and are looking for high-quality protein sources, bars and smoothies are quick and easy. Be careful that yours don’t contain spirulina, kelp, peanuts, whey protein, soy protein, or...
by Alissa | Aug 23, 2017 | ACNE LIFESTYLE, Blog, Cystic Acne, Diet and Nutrition, Hormonal Acne, Inflamed Acne, Picking, Sleep, Stress
Got zits? You’re not alone. Almost all teens get zits at one time or another. It’s called acne. Acne tends to flare up when school starts, and by the time Thanksgiving arrives your face could be one hot mess. Follow these tips and tricks for an acne-free...
by Alissa | Jul 6, 2016 | Accutane, ACNE LIFESTYLE, ACNE TREATMENTS, Adult Acne, AHA’s, Antibiotics for Acne, Benzoyl Peroxide, Birth Control for Acne, Blog, Cystic Acne, Diet and Nutrition, Hormonal Acne, Makeup, Picking, Pigmentation, Retinoids, Stress
Name: Alissa Chasen. Occupation: Esthetician, founder of POREspective skin clinic and products. The Acne Trigger: Going off birth control. What Finally Worked: Changing her diet, never picking, and finding a product cocktail that worked. “In high school, I...
by Alissa | Sep 21, 2015 | Diet and Nutrition, Food, nutrition
Chicken is one of the easiest dishes to make, and you want to buy organic chicken to avoid unhealthful hormones and antibiotics. But let’s face it–chicken can be bland and boring. The solution? Roast it in the oven with the skin and bones on to get it...
by Alissa | Jul 29, 2015 | ACNE LIFESTYLE, ACNE PRODUCTS, Adult Acne, AHA’s, Antibiotics for Acne, Benzoyl Peroxide, Body Acne, Chemical Peels, Cleansers, Cystic Acne, Diet and Nutrition, Drugs and Chemicals, Exfoliants, Hormonal Acne, Hydrators/Moisturizers, Inflamed Acne, Laundry and Dry Cleaning, Makeup, Male Acne, Medical Extractions, Non-Inflamed Acne, Rosacea, Scrubs, Sensitive Acne, Sleep, Supplements, Toners
Did you know there’s a whole lot more to getting clear than merely using the right products? Here’s helpful information from Alissa Chasen, the owner of POREspective, to getting your breakouts under control. Understanding Acne Acne is caused by a bunch of different...
by Alissa | Jul 15, 2015 | ACNE LIFESTYLE, ACNE PRODUCTS, Adult Acne, Blog, Body Acne, Cystic Acne, Diet and Nutrition, Hormonal Acne, Inflamed Acne, Male Acne, Non-Inflamed Acne, nutrition, Rosacea, Sensitive Acne, Supplements
Have you been wondering what is so great about spirulina, chlorella, blue-green algae, kelp, and seaweed? They are part of a huge family of organisms classified as “algae” that range in size from microscopic (spirulina and chlorella) to 180 feet long...
by Alissa | Jul 14, 2015 | ACNE LIFESTYLE, ACNE TREATMENTS, Blog, Diet and Nutrition, Laundry and Dry Cleaning, Picking, Sleep, Stress
There are many things you can do right now to improve your acne that are completely free: Grab an Ice Cube When you discover a zit forming, grab an ice cube and rub it gently over the spot for about a minute. Keep it moving. Don’t let it sit in one place or you will...
by Alissa | Jul 7, 2015 | ACNE LIFESTYLE, Blog, Diet and Nutrition
Feeling separation anxiety (excuse the pun!) about switching from acne-causing peanut butter to acne-friendly almond butter? Here’s a tip I share with all of my new clients on the best way to keep almond butter from separating, so you can eat it hassle-free! Get...
by Alissa | Jul 1, 2015 | Acne During Pregnancy, ACNE LIFESTYLE, ACNE PRODUCTS, ACNE TYPES, Adult Acne, Blog, Body Acne, Cleansers, Cystic Acne, Diet and Nutrition, Drugs and Chemicals, Hair Products, Hormonal Acne, Hydrators/Moisturizers, Inflamed Acne, Laundry and Dry Cleaning, Makeup, Male Acne, Non-Inflamed Acne, Picking, Rosacea, Scrubs, Sensitive Acne, Sleep, Stress, Supplements
Interrupted sleep increases cortisol and makes it harder to clear acne: Night-shift jobs Broken sleep from new motherhood Insomnia Menopausal hot flashes Long plane trips Crossing time zones Laundry products must be free of perfumes and dyes. Safe detergents...
by Alissa | Jun 23, 2015 | ACNE LIFESTYLE, Blog, Diet and Nutrition, Food, nutrition
While topical products are necessary to get completely clear skin, this “Clean Eats For Clear Skin” diet that I have modified for my acne clients, as well as certain supplements and lifestyle changes, can go a long way in getting your acne under control....
by Alissa | Jun 21, 2015 | ACNE LIFESTYLE, Adult Acne, Blog, Body Acne, Cystic Acne, Diet and Nutrition, Hair Products, Hormonal Acne, Inflamed Acne, Male Acne, Non-Inflamed Acne
Thought you left breakouts and blemishes behind with that first crush? Think again! According to the American Academy of Dermatology, more than half of women over 25 still have acne. Grown-up breakouts are definitely different than the kind you had in high school....
by Alissa | Jun 5, 2015 | Acne During Pregnancy, ACNE LIFESTYLE, ACNE TYPES, Adult Acne, Antibiotics for Acne, Body Acne, Cystic Acne, Diet and Nutrition, Drugs and Chemicals, Hormonal Acne, Inflamed Acne, Male Acne, Non-Inflamed Acne, Rosacea, Sensitive Acne, Supplements
Maintaining a balance between good and bad bacteria in the body has benefits beyond the digestive tract, it may also affect the health and appearance of acne and rosacea, researchers have found. Probiotics introduce healthy bacteria to the gut and create a barrier to...
by Alissa | May 29, 2015 | ACNE LIFESTYLE, Adult Acne, Blog, Body Acne, Cystic Acne, Diet and Nutrition, Food, Hormonal Acne, Inflamed Acne, Male Acne, Non-Inflamed Acne, Rosacea, Sensitive Acne, Supplements
Your diet just might be causing your acne, thanks to a common ingredient hiding in many foods and supplements. Although most experts agree that chocolate and greasy foods do not cause acne, research supports that sugar, peanuts, and, most important, iodides (also...
