Jan 24, 2021 | Acne, Acne Specialist, Acne Treatment, Blog, Dermatologist, Skin Care
This post may or may not go over well for all the die-hard coconut oil lovers out there but as an esthetician that specializes in acne-prone skin, I have to talk about the downside of using this oil on the skin.⠀⠀ .⠀⠀⠀ While coconut oil has great anti-microbial...
Jan 17, 2021 | Acne Specialist, Anti-aging, Blog, Dermatologist
The Burning Truth: A Base Tan Is Not a Safe Tan. While the tanning industry has long argued that a ‘base tan” achieved gradually over time will provide protection from sunburn, more and more evidence is finding that’s just not true. The World Health Organization...
Jan 3, 2021 | Acne Specialist, Anti-aging, Blog, Dermatologist, Skin Care
Should You Avoid Parabens? They have received a lot of bad press by people remoting falsehoods. In a word, NO. Despite the media frenzy surrounding parabens, the published research and global cosmetic regulatory organizations are making that answer clear: parabens,...
Dec 6, 2020 | Acne, Acne Specialist, Acne Treatment, Blog, Dermatologist
There is so much misinformation about what products can clear your Acne. There is no one product that will work for all people or one kind of Acne. Most of my clients have used internet searches to clear their skin. Sadly, they have wasted a lot of time jumping from...
Nov 29, 2020 | Acne, Acne Specialist, Acne Treatment, Blog, Dermatologist
Typically in processed foods or dining out, you are probably consuming table salt and maybe a lot of it. Here is a brief description of what is contained in that salt. Yes, they add minute amounts but think about how much we might consume over our life span. Cutting...
Nov 22, 2020 | Acne, Acne Specialist, Anti-aging, Blog, Dermatologist, Rosacea
Antioxidants help skin repair itself. Inflamed skin impedes the skin’s rejuvenation process. By reducing inflammation, antioxidants allow the skin to repair itself and correct visible damage. Some antioxidants, like vitamin C, can also stimulate collagen...
Nov 15, 2020 | Acne, Acne drugs, Acne Specialist, Acne Treatment, Anti-aging, Blog, Dermatologist
Effective Acne Treating Ingredients and Their Main Functions Mandelic Acid: Anti-fungal, Antibacterial & Brightening Salicylic Acid: Oil Soluble, Anti-inflammitory and Antibacterial Lactic Acid: Brightening, Smoothing, Enhances Hydration Glycolic Acid: Fast...
Nov 8, 2020 | Acne, Acne Specialist, Acne Treatment, Blog, Dermatologist
There is so much misinformation about what products can clear your Acne. There is no one product that will work for all people or one kind of Acne. Most of my clients have used the internet searches to clear their skin. Sadly, they have wasted a lot of time jumping...