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 | Jun 28, 2018 | Blog, Picking, Pimple Popping
Let’s talk about when it’s okay to pop a pimple. Now, no one is going to walk out of the house with a whitehead that is about to burst. These are the kinds of pimples that are safe to pop, with minimal risk of scarring and pigmentation. Picking in the morning is not...
by Alissa | Jun 20, 2018 | ACNE TREATMENTS, Adult Acne, Benzoyl Peroxide, Blog, Body Acne, Cystic Acne, Hormonal Acne, Inflamed Acne, Male Acne, Medical Extractions, Non-Inflamed Acne, Picking, Pigmentation, Sensitive Acne, Stress
My clients are always asking if it’s okay to pop their own zits. I give them permission to pop, as long as it’s done correctly. Because, let’s face it–We both know that it’s just about impossible to leave a big, giant whitehead alone that is clearly...
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 | Jun 14, 2016 | ACNE LIFESTYLE, ACNE TREATMENTS, Adult Acne, Antibiotics for Acne, Blog, Chemical Peels, Hormonal Acne, Makeup, Picking, Pigmentation, Stress
We love our client Lauren Kelp’s mission to encourage thoughtful living without the pressure of being perfect through her gorgeous and inspiring site, www.laurenkelp.com. Here’s what Lauren has to say about her experience using POREspective® acne skin care solutions...
by Alissa | May 28, 2016 | ACNE LIFESTYLE, ACNE TREATMENTS, Adult Acne, Blog, Chemical Peels, Cystic Acne, Hormonal Acne, Inflamed Acne, Picking, Pigmentation
A reporter from the St. Louis paper asked if aggressive peels (also know as medium, deep or dermal level peels) are worth it. As a licensed esthetician, acne expert and 45 year old woman dealing with the dreaded combination of acne and aging skin, I have administered...
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 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 8, 2015 | ACNE PRODUCTS, ACNE TREATMENTS, AHA’s, Blog, Body Acne, Chemical Peels, Exfoliants, Picking, Retinoids
What does KP look like? This annoying skin disorder, called keratosis pilaris (KP), is characterized by thousands of hard, non-inflammatory keratin plugs that cover the hair follicles, making the skin rough and pebbled, in appearance and to the touch. KP can be tan,...
