How does Niacinamide work? Niacinamide is an anti-inflammatory that works to reduce the swelling and redness associated with acne.  It also works to regulate the amount of acne causing oil being produced by the glands in your skin.  In addition, it regulates skin tone and can help to fade the marks that acne can leave on the skin.  For Niacinamide to be effective in a product you need to have at least 2%. Why does Wasabi work? Wasabi is a natural antibacterial which makes it an excellent ingredient for treating acne!  Although we don't recommend...

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...

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...