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 14, 2015 | ACNE LIFESTYLE, ACNE TREATMENTS, Blog, Diet and Nutrition, Laundry and Dry Cleaning, Picking, Sleep, Stress
There are many things you can do right now to improve your acne that are completely free: Grab an Ice Cube When you discover a zit forming, grab an ice cube and rub it gently over the spot for about a minute. Keep it moving. Don’t let it sit in one place or you will...
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 7, 2015 | ACNE LIFESTYLE, Blog, Diet and Nutrition
Feeling separation anxiety (excuse the pun!) about switching from acne-causing peanut butter to acne-friendly almond butter? Here’s a tip I share with all of my new clients on the best way to keep almond butter from separating, so you can eat it hassle-free! Get...
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 23, 2015 | ACNE LIFESTYLE, Blog, Diet and Nutrition, Food, nutrition
While topical products are necessary to get completely clear skin, this “Clean Eats For Clear Skin” diet that I have modified for my acne clients, as well as certain supplements and lifestyle changes, can go a long way in getting your acne under control....
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 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 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 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 | 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...
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...
