• How to Treat Teen Acne

    How to Treat Teen Acne
    Acne is a common condition faced by many teenagers.  The best way to treat acne is to first understand what causes acne.  For most teens acne is caused by hormones which results in an increased sebum (oil) production which results in plugged pores, increased inflammation & bacteria.  The results if untreated are pimples, pustules, and cysts.  Treatment sounds simple – keep the pores open and clean so the inflammation does not occur, and bacteria does not get trapped and there for no pimple will be formed. Although this sounds easy the ingredients used to keep pores...
  • What is Skin Cycling?

    What is Skin Cycling?
    Skin Cycling is exactly what it sounds like.  A cycle of PM skincare that encourages you to use products in a specific way.  The aim is to maximize the efficacy of retinol and minimize irritation.  Excellent for maturing skin! Skin Cycling routine spans 4 nights Night 1 – Exfoliate – Derma MD Exfoliating MicroPeel Creme. Night 2 – Retinol – Derma MD Retinoid NITErepair. Night 3 & 4 – Recover - purePROBIOTICS - Copper + CO Enzyme Q10 mineral moisturizer. Exfoliating on night one ensures that dead skin cells on the surface of skin are sloughed...
  • WHY IS ACNE WORSE IN THE SUMMER?

    WHY IS ACNE WORSE IN THE SUMMER?
    If you are battling breakouts, you might notice that it gets worse in the summer.  You are not the only one dealing with this.  Warmer temperatures are linked to breakouts.  Heat can create the ideal breeding ground for bacteria, which can get trapped in clogged pores, resulting in blemishes.  Acne does not get worse because of sun exposure.  Most of the time it is related to increased oil production, sweating and clogged pores that occur with the warmer temperatures.  Hotter temperatures cause us to layer on the sunscreen but when mixed with sweat and grime that...
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