by Abby | Jan 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
The cold, dry air in winter can certainly cause havoc with the skin. This can make it difficult to use your active products consistently as they are often drying. Dehydrated skin can actually stimulate increased oil production as it tries to compensate for lack of...
by Abby | Dec 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Holiday’s are here and that means more available sugary treats. Unfortunately, high glycemic foods cause a rapid increase in blood sugar levels. In response, the body releases insulin to manage the higher glucose load. What can happen with a higher insulin level...
by Abby | Dec 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acneic skin is inflamed, clogged, wounded, lacks oxygen and has excess bacteria. Sounds hopeless but it really isn’t. For sure it needs some TLC!. My corrective treatments help to decrease cellular buildup, oxygenate cells, reduce bacteria and inflammation and promote...
by Abby | Nov 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
Home care compliance! It’s not really that hard, but if you are not up to doing a 7 minute skin care routine, twice a day, you will chronically breakout. Doing your home care is very important to acheiving and maintaining clear skin. Consistency is key to success as...
by Abby | Nov 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
Having patience! Why? Because this is not an overnight process. Acne lesions you see on the surface could have started to form up to 3 months prior to when they become visible. There will be breakouts during the clearing process but his doesn’t mean the program isn’t...
by Abby | Nov 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...
by Abby | Oct 17, 2024 | Uncategorized
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 to find a...
by Abby | Oct 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
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 create...
by Abby | Oct 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
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 keep...
by Abby | Oct 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
To scrub or not to scrub? Remember, acne is NOT a dirt problem! If you have inflamed acne, you should not use a scrub. Scrub cleansers contain exfoliating granules which are much too harsh if your acne is inflamed. They are best for thicker, rough-textured skin to...
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