Skincare

  Retention hyperkeratosis is a very common and benign condition that plays a roll in the acne process. Put into terms we can all understand, it occurs when skin cells along the walls of sebaceous glands do not slough away as they should. Instead they get sticky and adhere to the lining of the follicles and also often form layers at the top of the skin. My favorite term to describe RHK is 'top dry' because often people feel like their skin is dry on top but oily underneath.The reality is that every person with acne has RHK but the degree...

There is a challenge in acne skin care because every product that will actually work against acne, has a side effect of drying the skin. The goal is to find the counter-balance of acne killing ingredients and non clogging healing moisture retention products. When you first start our products you may get mildly dry skin that will only last 3-9 days. Try to hang in there through this period as your skin acclimates to the products. If after 10 days you are still dry we need to tweek your routine. Here are a list of tips to try that will help...

  ~Check For Dehydration~ While looking in the mirror gently pinch the skin on your lower cheek or jowl. Does the skin snap back quickly or does it slowly go back down to flat? If it moves slowly back flat your body and skin is dehydrated and in need of H2O and possibly electrolytes. Drink Up!   Are You Oily, Dry or Combination Skin?? The larger the pore, the larger the oil gland, the more oil produced and this equals oily skin. The smaller the pore the smaller the oil gland and less oil production which equals dry skin.       ~Look in the...

Developed in 1975 by Thomas B. Fitzpatrick, a Harvard dermatologist, as a way to classify the typical response of different types of skin to ultraviolet light, the Fitzpatrick scale remains a recognized tool for dermatological research into human skin pigmentation. Take the quiz below to discover what your type is. Total all the numbers up to get your final score. Then review your results below. Part I – Genetic Disposition Your eye color is: Light blue, light gray or light green = 0 Blue, gray or green = 1 Hazel or light brown = 2 Dark brown = 3 Brownish black...

Why bother to know the ingredients you put on your skin? Because they are the most important aspect of your skin care!! If you are acne prone you must consider the ingredients of products you put on your face as well as other acne prone skin areas. Pore clogging ingredients are generally a fatty acid or a lipid. When you are acne prone these organic chemicals can literally feed your acne and break you out. If you are acne prone you want to avoid using products with the ingredients listed below. Check the back of your product or look on...