by Alissa | May 9, 2022 | ACNE LIFESTYLE, ACNE PRODUCTS, Blog, Body Acne, Hydrators/Moisturizers, Makeup
How many of you are totally psyched the pandemic is coming to an end and it’s time to get out and travel again? Whether you are going on a family beach vacation or traveling overseas, this has been a hard year and we are all overdue for some much-needed travel...
by Alissa | Apr 30, 2022 | ACNE LIFESTYLE, ACNE PRODUCTS, Adult Acne, Blog, Cystic Acne, Hormonal Acne, Inflamed Acne, Makeup, Non-Inflamed Acne, Rosacea, Sensitive Acne
I tell my clients that there is no use applying acne medicine at night if harmful cosmetics are going to “poison” their face during the day, so throwing out every bottle and tube of comedogenic products and makeup is a must if you want to get clear for good. To...
by Alissa | Nov 4, 2021 | ACNE LIFESTYLE, ACNE PRODUCTS, AHA’s, Benzoyl Peroxide, Blog, Cleansers, Inflamed Acne, Laundry and Dry Cleaning, Makeup, Rosacea, Sensitive Acne, Toners
Before Covid: MACne (acne caused by MAC makeup). After Covid: MASKne (acne caused by masks). After months of trial and error, a 3-ply disposable sterile mask is our favorite mask for acne-prone skin. It comes in surgical blue, black, pink, yellow, green and...
by Alissa | May 1, 2020 | ACNE LIFESTYLE, ACNE PRODUCTS, Adult Acne, AHA’s, Benzoyl Peroxide, Blog, Body Acne, Cleansers, Cystic Acne, Exfoliants, Hair Products, Hormonal Acne, Hydrators/Moisturizers, Inflamed Acne, Laundry and Dry Cleaning, Male Acne, Non-Inflamed Acne, Rosacea, Sensitive Acne, Toners
Camping season is in full swing! If you like to spend your warm weekends under the stars, maintaining your skin care regimen can be a real challenge. Follow these simple tips, and a few nights in the woods won’t throw your skin off track. Keeping Clean When we’re in...
by Alissa | May 19, 2019 | ACNE LIFESTYLE, ACNE PRODUCTS, ACNE TREATMENTS, ACNE TYPES, AHA’s, Benzoyl Peroxide, Blog, Body Acne, Cleansers, Exfoliants, Hydrators/Moisturizers, Toners
Strappy sundresses, tank tops, and bathing suits are all a big part of summer. Is your skin ready for the clothes you want to wear, or will you have to keep it hidden under wraps? Most of my clients with chest acne also have something called folliculitis, which goes...
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 | Nov 1, 2017 | ACNE LIFESTYLE, ACNE PRODUCTS, ACNE TYPES, Benzoyl Peroxide, Blog, Body Acne, Cleansers, Cystic Acne, Exfoliants, nutrition, Scrubs, Supplements, Toners
Q: My face barely had any acne before I started dancing so intensely. Now my face, chest and shoulders are getting worse every day. What can I do to fix this? A: Don’t let imperfect skin affect your confidence, on or off the stage. This type of acne (called acne...
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 | 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 | May 16, 2016 | Accutane, Acne During Pregnancy, ACNE PRODUCTS, ACNE TREATMENTS, Adult Acne, Benzoyl Peroxide, Blog, Body Acne, Cleansers, Cystic Acne, Exfoliants, Hormonal Acne, Hydrators/Moisturizers, Inflamed Acne, Male Acne, Non-Inflamed Acne, Retinoids, Rosacea, Scrubs, Sensitive Acne
Today Allure.com posted an article on the pros and cons of Accutane, but forgot the most important point: it doesn’t always work. I’ve seen clients who have been on Accutane up to 4 times who are still breaking out, and what seems to be happening is they...
by Alissa | Apr 1, 2016 | ACNE PRODUCTS, ACNE TREATMENTS, Benzoyl Peroxide, Blog, Body Acne, Cleansers, Exfoliants, Hydrators/Moisturizers, Inflamed Acne, Makeup, Scrubs, Supplements
Whether you have severe acne, mild acne, or are prone to random breakouts, here are the best products and tips that you should start using now for a flawless complexion come the big night. What’s important to know is that there are more steps to clear skin than just...
by Alissa | Jan 3, 2016 | ACNE LIFESTYLE, ACNE PRODUCTS, Blog, Cleansers, Cystic Acne, Exfoliants, Hormonal Acne, Inflamed Acne, Non-Inflamed Acne, Rosacea, Scrubs, Sensitive Acne
I’m excited to help college girls everywhere make their New Year’s Resolution to wash their faces better (and clear their acne) with the HerCampus.com list of 5 mistakes you’re probably making when washing your face! Read the article: “5...
by Alissa | Oct 30, 2015 | ACNE LIFESTYLE, Adult Acne, AHA’s, Benzoyl Peroxide, Blog, Cleansers, Cystic Acne, Exfoliants, Hormonal Acne, Hydrators/Moisturizers, Inflamed Acne, Non-Inflamed Acne, Rosacea, Scrubs, Sensitive Acne, Toners
In my extensive experience treating acne in over 600 clients over the past 5 years, “natural” and “organic” skin care products, which are touted as having “no chemicals” are actually terrible for acne conditions, and, in fact, make acne much...
by Alissa | Sep 21, 2015 | ACNE LIFESTYLE, ACNE PRODUCTS, ACNE TYPES, Benzoyl Peroxide, Blog, Body Acne, Cleansers, Cystic Acne, Exfoliants, Inflamed Acne, Male Acne, Scrubs, Supplements, Toners
Q: My face barely had any acne before we got helmets and pads on. Now my back and face are getting worse every day. What can I do to fix this? A: This type of acne (called acne mechanica) is something I see all the time in my clients who play football for UT (go...
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 22, 2015 | ACNE LIFESTYLE, Adult Acne, AHA’s, Benzoyl Peroxide, Blog, Body Acne, Cleansers, Cystic Acne, Exfoliants, Hormonal Acne, Inflamed Acne, Male Acne, Non-Inflamed Acne, Rosacea, Scrubs, Sensitive Acne, Toners
Austin’s parks and lakes make it an amazing city for outdoor activity, but the Texas heat and sun can put you at an increased risk for acne, folliculitis, and sunburns. Did you know that athletes have some of the worst complexions around? Just like getting into shape,...
by Alissa | Jul 20, 2015 | ACNE PRODUCTS, ACNE TREATMENTS, Adult Acne, Benzoyl Peroxide, Blog, Body Acne, Chemical Peels, Cystic Acne, Hormonal Acne, Hydrators/Moisturizers, Inflamed Acne, Laundry and Dry Cleaning, Male Acne, Non-Inflamed Acne, Rosacea, Sensitive Acne
Proactiv® is a three-part acne treatment kit that is sold on a subscription basis, and its major drawback is its one-size-fits-all approach to treating acne that locks people into auto-ship that they have reportedly had difficulty canceling. Most of the feedback we...
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 9, 2015 | ACNE LIFESTYLE, ACNE PRODUCTS, Blog, Drugs and Chemicals, Hair Products, Makeup
Those of us who are acne-prone understand how difficult it can be to find moisturizers, sunscreens, and makeup that are safe to use and won’t clog pores. To help us make the decision of what’s “safe” to put on our faces, we often rely on scientific-sounding words on...
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 21, 2015 | ACNE LIFESTYLE, Benzoyl Peroxide, Blog, Cleansers, Exfoliants, Male Acne, Scrubs
Most advertising for acne care products is directed towards women, but men need to address their unique skin issues and needs. There are anatomical and physiological differences between male and female skin, and these distinctions necessitate a radical difference in...
by Alissa | Jun 10, 2015 | Accutane, ACNE LIFESTYLE, ACNE PRODUCTS, ACNE TREATMENTS, ACNE TYPES, Adult Acne, AHA’s, Antibiotics for Acne, Benzoyl Peroxide, Birth Control for Acne, Blog, Body Acne, Chemical Peels, Cystic Acne, Exfoliants, Hormonal Acne, Inflamed Acne, Male Acne, Non-Inflamed Acne, Retinoids, Rosacea, Scrubs, Sensitive Acne
Home Care and Lifestyle Changes A daily system of antibacterial and exfoliating products is needed to treat acne. True control means no physical sign of the disease shows in its active stage. Since acne is a treatable condition with no cure, most adult acne sufferers...
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,...
by Alissa | Jun 6, 2015 | ACNE LIFESTYLE, ACNE PRODUCTS, ACNE TREATMENTS, Adult Acne, AHA’s, Benzoyl Peroxide, Blog, Exfoliants, Hydrators/Moisturizers, Laundry and Dry Cleaning, Scrubs, Stress
Before I became a licensed esthetician, I was a traveling dermatology sales rep, and I always packed skin care products to protect my skin from flying, changes in climate, and the poor air quality in hotel rooms. For those of you who will be traveling this summer, a...
by Alissa | Jun 1, 2015 | ACNE PRODUCTS, ACNE TREATMENTS, AHA’s, Benzoyl Peroxide, Blog, Cleansers, Rosacea
Rosacea is a chronic condition characterized by facial redness and sometimes pimples with a tendency to flush and blush easily. Rosacea affects all ages, and left untreated it worsens over time. Rosacea typically begins as redness on the central face across the...
by Alissa | Jun 1, 2015 | ACNE PRODUCTS, ACNE TREATMENTS, ACNE TYPES, Birth Control for Acne, Blog, Hormonal Acne, Sensitive Acne
Women can spend their whole lives dealing with the roller coaster effects of hormonal acne, which usually shows up once a month as painful, under-the-skin cysts on the chin and around the mouth, but may extend to the jawline, cheeks, nose, and forehead. Many...
