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Acne Triggers (Part 3)

What are some of the clues hormones may be triggering your breakouts? The location is one thing. Acne along your chin and jawline can be related to homones as there are actually more hormone receptors in these areas. If your acne happens once a month, or gets worse...

Acne Triggers (Part 2)

Can stress make you breakout? For some people, it may. When we’re over stressed, the adrenal glands produce extra androgen hormones which can trigger oil glands to produce more oil. This process can make acne worse. Yet another reason why it’s so important...

Acne Triggers

Can certain things trigger acne? For sure. First, it’s important to remember acne is almost always a genetic condition in which dead skin cells buildup excessively inside the pore. However, there are triggers which can make things worse. These triggers may...

Choosing the Proper Cleanser (Part 4)

So what’s a person to do? Make an appointment to see me! Face Reality makes 7 different cleansers-one is just right for your skin type and the time of year. Skin needs typically change when the weather turns cooler. I will help you pick the right formulation to...