Pimples can form anywhere we have pores, that’s why it can show up anywhere on the body. No matter where you spot acne, it’s important to treat it properly. Sebum, the oil your body naturally produces lubricates and protects your skin. Sebum is produced in tiny oil glands called sebaceous glands. Sebum then gets to
Acne is no fun no matter where it forms on your body. And unfortunately your body, especially your butt, isn’t immune to those troublesome breakouts! Oftentimes, Folliculitis can also be confused with body acne or butt acne in this case. I am going to give you 5 helpful things you can do to get rid of butt
Happy Thanksgiving week, friends! With Thanksgiving on the horizon, and Christmas right around the corner, everyone wants to make sure their skin is clear, hydrated and photo-ready! But did you know that certain Thanksgiving foods can trigger acne? Yes, unfortunately this is true. I’m sure you’ve heard the saying before, “You are what you eat”,
Hello, and welcome back for another blog post! In this blog, my goal is to explain to you the difference between medical-grade skincare products and Over-The-Counter (OTC) products. Many people don’t really understand the difference between them, therefore I’d like to offer some clarification. If you grew up using Over-the-Counter (OTC) skincare products, or still
As an Esthetician who specializes in acne, I love discovering new modalities and tools to further enhance my clients’ treatments. This is why early on I decided to start offering LED therapy services. LED is extremely beneficial, but most people don’t know why or how it works, so I thought I’d shed some light on
Pore Clogging Ingredients in Skin Care Below is a list of ingredients to avoid in all skin care, acne care, makeup, and hair products. Do not ever put anything on your skin or your hair without checking the ingredients first, even if it says “Won’t Clog Pores” or “Non- Comedogenic” on the bottle. Warnings Natural
Acne rosacea is a chronic, but treatable condition that primarily affects the central face, and is often characterized by flare-ups and remissions. It typically begins any time after age 30 as a flushing or redness on the cheeks, nose, chin or forehead that may come and go. Over time, the redness tends to become ruddier
This is such a common question I get asked in my clinic. Either from the teens themselves or from frustrated parents who don’t know how to help their child who is struggling. So, first its good to understand acne, which is a disorder or disease of the pores; these pores shed their dead skin cells
No, you didn’t read the title wrong! Lets take a different approach to how you see your acne. Having worked with acne clients for a while now, I’ve seen first hand how those who struggle with acne at a young age puts them in a position for better skin later on because they make their
If you are struggling with acne then you know how frustrating it can be. Sometimes it seems like nothing you do helps and it just wont go away! You’ve tried every product at the store, gave up drinking soda, washed your face after working out, or maybe even visited a dermatologist. If you still have