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 | 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 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 | May 26, 2018 | ACNE LIFESTYLE, Adult Acne, Blog, Body Acne, Cystic Acne, Hair Products, Hormonal Acne, Inflamed Acne, Male Acne, Non-Inflamed Acne, Rosacea, Sensitive Acne
Want beautiful hair and acne-free skin? You need to become an ingredient detective. If you have acne, avoid products that add oil to your hair. If it says “oil-free,” it may still contain ingredients that cause breakouts. Isopropyl myristate, all oils...
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 | 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 | 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 | Dec 15, 2016 | Hormonal Acne
Lisa’s teenage acne problems worsened when she started using DIY cleansers and lotions made with shea butter. Like many people, she thought natural meant less harmful to the skin, but that’s not always the case. Our acne education library has numerous natural...
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 | 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 | Dec 15, 2015 | ACNE LIFESTYLE, Adult Acne, Blog, Cystic Acne, Food, Hormonal Acne, Inflamed Acne, Non-Inflamed Acne, nutrition, Rosacea, Sensitive Acne, Supplements
This week I had the distinct honor of having my food diary published on my favorite website, MindBodyGreen.com! As a result of the high number of shares of this article on the MindBodyGreen site and social media outlets, women from all over the country are turning to...
by Alissa | Dec 9, 2015 | ACNE LIFESTYLE, Adult Acne, Blog, Cystic Acne, Hormonal Acne, Inflamed Acne, Non-Inflamed Acne, Rosacea, Sensitive Acne
I’m thrilled to make the SheKnows.com list of the top 10 beauty experiences to give your makeup-addicted friends! Read the article: “10 Beauty Experiences to Give Your Makeup-Addicted Friends” While I no longer offer virtual appointments, everything...
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 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 28, 2015 | ACNE TREATMENTS, Adult Acne, Blog, Body Acne, Chemical Peels, Cystic Acne, Hormonal Acne, Inflamed Acne, Male Acne, Medical Extractions, Non-Inflamed Acne
The words “chemical peel” could make anybody anxious who is unfamiliar with the treatment’s benefits. Peels, however, are really just another form of exfoliation: a minimally invasive, low-cost and quick route to “full-on facial...
by Alissa | Jun 27, 2015 | ACNE TREATMENTS, Adult Acne, Birth Control for Acne, Blog, Body Acne, Cystic Acne, Drugs and Chemicals, Hormonal Acne, Inflamed Acne, Non-Inflamed Acne, Rosacea, Sensitive Acne
Birth control pills are widely used today as a means to control acne, but most pills can have the opposite effect and worsen it. Birth control can be divided into two main categories: those that are estrogen-dominant and those that are progesterone-dominant. As a...
