Lately I have been breaking out and after I took a look at my life, I realized I was most likely to blame. Culprits: 1. Cell Phone-I take it with me EVERYWHERE and don't disinfect it as much as I should. 2. Brushes. I normally wash my makeup brushes ever other week, but summer has … Continue reading
Hello friends! Time to have a coming to Jesus meeting. We need to talk Sun Screen. I don't care how much you pay for your skin care, how often you apply it, how great it makes your skin feel instantly or over time or how many facials you get. The sun will undoubtedly undo every … Continue reading
My love affair with Retinol is crucial. When I run out I feel a bit of a panic. When I get a new tube I feel like I can breathe again because she's back in my life and will make all my scary skin issues go away. Reliable & trustworthy. We go way back and … Continue reading Retinol & Acne
A client asked me recently what is the difference between a TCA peel and Jessner Peel? The difference is: TCA Peels are good for the following: Aging Skin Wrinkles Hyperpigmentation Dehydration Acne Dry Skin Sun damage and Post inflammatory Hyperpigmentation on the body. Rough, flaky skin on the bottom of feet that make wearing sandals … Continue reading TCA vs JESSNER Peels & Acne
Lipids are CRUCIAL to the function of our skin. Our skins' acid mantle/barrier function needs lipids to trap water in inside the depths of our skin so that it is hydrated, supple, and healthy. Simple mistakes such as sun bathing/tanning to get rid of acne, over washing skin, using acids that are either too strong … Continue reading Acne & Lipids
Cleansers can throw off the pH Balance of your skin and contribute to breakouts & acne! Let me explain... We all have something called an Acid Mantle or a Lipid Barrier. It allows our skin to stay hydrated & creates a barrier against bacteria. When it breaks down, your pH levels change and your skin … Continue reading Acne & pH Balanced Skin
Ugh, I HATE ACNE! Who doesn't though? Acne is why I became obsessed with skin and why I chose a career in esthetics. I resented spending my money on products that over promised but under delivered. Acne is a sinister inflammatory disorder of the skin marked by papules, pustules, comedones and/or cysts. It has an … Continue reading SUSPECT: ACNE
This pigment fighting cleanser works double time to aid in the removal of hyperpigmentation using a blend of Kojic & Azelaic acids help fight inflammation (which causes hyperpigmentation like those pesky dark spots left behind long after our pimples have cleared) and other causes of hyperpigmentation like sun spots, etc. Hyperpigmentation can be a … Continue reading PCA SKIN PIGMENT BAR
