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 | 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...
