Comedogenic, Acnegenic, and Allergenic, Oh My! Comedogenic ˌkämədōˈjenik/ adjective adjective: comedogenic tending to cause blackheads by blocking the pores of the skin. (Definition is complements of Google) There is more to acne than just the buzz word...
Acne and weight training can go hand in hand. Here are some small changes that can help you stay acne free while you are weight training and still get big results. The main perpetrators in the exercise world and the acne connection is use of dairy or whey protein, soy...
1. Change your pillowcases every few days and flip it on a nightly basis! 2. Avoid Dairy, Soy, Peanut Butter and Sports Drinks! 3. Before adding any new vitamins or supplements read each and ingredient on the label, even the inactive ingredients. Ingredients to avoid...
How do you be acne safe with your morning routine? Here are some tips to stay clear everyday! I hope these help you like they do me to maintain clear, beautiful acne free skin! Every day we apply ten or more skin care products before we even walk out the door. I am...
I want to dispel the myth that acne is normal or a right of passage into adulthood that adolescents must endure. Acne is a systemic inflammatory disease, all acne is abnormal and truly a window into our inner health. What acne is? Acne is a disease of the pores and...
Acne and Hair Removal- i,e. plucking, waxing, tweezing, threading, shaving, etc. Ever wonder? “Why do I break out after waxing or crazy plucking?” Well, acne prone skin always has little “seeds” of microcomdedones lurking under the skin. When we pull the hair from our...
These are your ingredients in your Retin A Cream! Read them and know how pore clogging they are. For those of you who are acne prone you are creating more problems when using this cream! On a Scale of 0-5 for causing pimples or clogging pores 0 = Good and 5 = Bad =...
Let’s talk about Pressure and Friction with acne and “#Picking”! I think everyone who has acne can rightfully say, “I’ve done this!” So, lets talk about why we shouldn’t, I am not trying to add to a guilt sandwich, but let’s explore the reasons… 1. #Microcomedones are...
Acne treatment by Face Reality Acne Specialist There is a new way to treat acne that most don’t know exists. Most acne sufferers start at a dermatologist’s office but it can end at mine. I understand the frustration one feels leaving the doctor’s office with very...
For those of you who receive the Express News check out my article and ad in the Family Matters publication it’s all about how I help people with acne. On page 13! So excited it’s published.
I have an Acne Safe sunscreen! Do you? I have heard so many times people breaking out from them, but don’t use that as a reason not to protect your skin! And REMEMBER Mineral foundations provide SOME protection, but not enough! It is all about Application! Check out...
Naked Juices may make you feel great! But they are terrible if you have ACNE prone skin! Anything high in algae, chlorella, spirulina, Blue Green Algae, or Carageenan are ACNE TIME BOMBS! Enjoy if you aren’t acne prone! Go for Low-glycemic beverages too!
These tips are incorporated from what I have learned as a Face Reality Acne Specialist and reading great books. I have used these tips blended into my lifestyle and found with reduction of stress they work really well. #1 Take Zinc. Face Reality recommends 50-100mg...
