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 | 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 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 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...
