5 Quick Facts about Acne Acne is the most common skin condition in the United States. It affects up to 85% of people at some point in their lives. There are different types of acne, including blackheads, whiteheads, papules, pustules, nodules, and cysts. Blackheads and whiteheads are non-inflammatory, while papules, pustules, nodules, and cysts [...]
How healthy your skin is depends greatly on your protective barrier and on the good balance of your skins' microbiome. This is a priority for acne-prone skin types. Oily, acne prone skin can seem complex and intimidating. Acne is often due to DNA but the condition can be aggravated by emotional stress as well as [...]
Maintain Younger Looking Skin The goal for all skin types as we age is to remove dead skin cell build up without causing irritation. Increasing skin cell turnover (which slows considerably with age), boosting collagen production as well as fading current skin discolorations will help to address the most common skin aging symptoms and concerns. [...]
Oily, acne prone skin may seem complex and intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. Studies show that acne is often due to DNA but the condition can be aggravated by emotional stress and environmental factors. What is understood is that Acne is an inflammatory disorder of the skin that involves the sebaceous gland. [...]
As the anti-aging market continues to flourish staying knowledgeable about active ingredients is more important than ever. But despite all the newest discoveries in topical skincare one of the main power players in clinical studies remains Vitamin A derivatives Retinoids and Retinols). First studied in 1943 as a treatment for acne, Retinoic Acid suddenly found [...]
Acne Education Month Acne usually appears in the teenage years, but some people begin to have acne in their 20's or 30's and sometimes Acne is a skin condition that stays for a long time! There are several reasons for acne: an increased production of sebum from sebaceous glands, abnormal increase of cornification in the [...]
Acne breakouts occur when there is an excess of of dirt and oil clogging the pores. Clogged pores promote the proliferation of the bacteria responsible for pimples and pustules. Summer heat and humidity can intensify oil production and things can get out of control quickly. We've got the perfect summer resolutions to help keep your [...]
Esthetic equipment treatments are causing waves in the skin care industry. Why? Because a single session gives instant, yes instant, results! The latest advances in the Clinical skincare market require virtually no downtime and a single session gives instant, yes instant, results! Treatments can be performed in under an hour and as an added bonus, [...]
Treatment Spotlight: Complexion Perfection Treatments Perfect for Back to School! How to Choose the Right Facial for You With so many treatment options, selecting a facial for your skin can feel like a tricky task. Basic facials are great for most skin types and conditions, dry to oily, and will contain a corrective cleansing and [...]
Acneic skin disorders occur as the result of excessive sebum or oil production that mix with keratonized dead skin cells inside the hair follicle. This creates a micro plug or comedone. There are a variety of lesions that appear as blackheads, pimples, pustutles, papules, cysts, and nodules. They can appear on the face, chest, and [...]
