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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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...
by Alissa | Jun 21, 2015 | ACNE LIFESTYLE, ACNE TREATMENTS, Adult Acne, Blog, Body Acne, Cystic Acne, Drugs and Chemicals, Hormonal Acne, Inflamed Acne, Medical Extractions, Supplements
Q: Hey POREspective! I have been following my new skin care routine for 4 weeks, and my skin was already looking much improved. But, then I made the mistake of gorging on sushi rolls about a week ago, and I’m having a huge flare-up. My guess is that’s why...
by Alissa | Jun 21, 2015 | ACNE LIFESTYLE, Adult Acne, Blog, Body Acne, Cystic Acne, Diet and Nutrition, Hair Products, Hormonal Acne, Inflamed Acne, Male Acne, Non-Inflamed Acne
Thought you left breakouts and blemishes behind with that first crush? Think again! According to the American Academy of Dermatology, more than half of women over 25 still have acne. Grown-up breakouts are definitely different than the kind you had in high school....
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 5, 2015 | Acne During Pregnancy, ACNE LIFESTYLE, ACNE TYPES, Adult Acne, Antibiotics for Acne, Body Acne, Cystic Acne, Diet and Nutrition, Drugs and Chemicals, Hormonal Acne, Inflamed Acne, Male Acne, Non-Inflamed Acne, Rosacea, Sensitive Acne, Supplements
Maintaining a balance between good and bad bacteria in the body has benefits beyond the digestive tract, it may also affect the health and appearance of acne and rosacea, researchers have found. Probiotics introduce healthy bacteria to the gut and create a barrier to...
by Alissa | May 29, 2015 | ACNE LIFESTYLE, Adult Acne, Blog, Body Acne, Cystic Acne, Diet and Nutrition, Food, Hormonal Acne, Inflamed Acne, Male Acne, Non-Inflamed Acne, Rosacea, Sensitive Acne, Supplements
Your diet just might be causing your acne, thanks to a common ingredient hiding in many foods and supplements. Although most experts agree that chocolate and greasy foods do not cause acne, research supports that sugar, peanuts, and, most important, iodides (also...
