sovereignsdaughter

At this particular time of writing, it’s the end of August in Chicago.  This month has been hot and muggy.  Of course, you could be reading this during another season altogether.  But, if you’re in a hot climate, you’ll still benefit from the info I’m about to share, so let’s put aside the “summertime” designation for this post.   What I’m talking about is sweat vs oil, and what happens when you have Adult Acne and think you feel greasy when it fact what you’re feeling is perspiration.  Or, both at the same time.   So, what’s the story? There are two types of feedback I get after a client starts an improved skincare routine .  One is feeling oily after the experiencing the routine for a week or two, the other is feeling greasy after application of sunscreen. Related: what should my skincare routine be? Oiliness after improved skincare In my online skincare practice , improved skincare routines are being introduced very often after long-time use ...

As an Esthetician specializing in Adult Acne and Sensitivity, acne in pores where oil glands are larger due to being located in the “T-Zone” but where pore sizes are smaller due to facial contours, is the most common problem I see in my clients, both in the salon and in my online adult acne coaching service   across the nation.   Excess oil from all kinds of hormonal changes rush into pores causing inflammation of pore linings, resulting in swelling, redness and pain. These areas of larger glands and smaller pores are located on the sides of the chin, around the mouth, the inner cheeks, and between the brows.   Sometimes, the sides of the chin will also extend to the inner jawline and lower cheeks.     These are typically called “ hormonal areas ”, to which I have quite a few responses , but I feel the most important point to make is that all acne is technically hormonal.   The difference between one breakout and another for adults late 20s on up will depen...