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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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...
