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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
by Abby | Oct 3, 2024 | Uncategorized
If someone has oily but sensitive skin, a lower strength, gentle, soothing cleanser should be used. Super-strong washes can actually cause inflammatory acne flares. While the mission is to remove excess oil, it is important not to strip the skin and cause dehydration...
by Abby | Sep 28, 2024 | Uncategorized
Using the correct cleanser for your skin type is very important. It may seem like it shouldn’t matter so much as it doesn’t stay on your skin for very long. However, it really does matter because some can be overly aggressive. Often, the level of oiliness...
by Abby | Sep 27, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acne is a disorder of the pores in which dead skin cells shed much faster than normal. Usually, it’s an inherited condition. You didn’t do anything to cause it! When all these excess skin cells buildup inside the pore, a microcomedone is formed....
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