by Alissa | Nov 17, 2018 | ACNE LIFESTYLE, Blog, Diet and Nutrition, Food, nutrition
Thanksgiving is a dairy, flour and sugar gorge-fest that could single-handedly turn you into a “pizza face” just in time for Christmas. So, I’ve put together an Acne-Friendly Thanksgiving Menu, with tips on how to modify and keep your family’s favorite recipes...
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 | Jul 20, 2017 | Food, nutrition
My name is Alissa Chasen, and I am an acne sufferer, esthetician, skin care company owner, and amateur home cook who is always looking for great recipes that I can make for my family and share with my acne clients. I don’t invent recipes; I improve them. I’m...
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 | Sep 21, 2015 | Diet and Nutrition, Food, nutrition
Chicken is one of the easiest dishes to make, and you want to buy organic chicken to avoid unhealthful hormones and antibiotics. But let’s face it–chicken can be bland and boring. The solution? Roast it in the oven with the skin and bones on to get it...
by Alissa | Sep 1, 2015 | Food, nutrition
Collard greens are one of the healthiest foods you can put into your body, but cooked greens emit a sulfurous smell and taste that turns many people off who aren’t used to eating dark green vegetables. The solution? Rolling up raw collard green halves with a rich,...
by Alissa | Aug 17, 2015 | Food, nutrition
Let’s face it: chewing is overrated. And if you’re a texture person like I am, many veggies give you the heebie-jeebies. But veggies clean out your gut and pores, so we have to find a way to get them into our diets. The solution? Use your blender or food processor to...
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 9, 2015 | Food, nutrition
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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 | 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...
