sovereignsdaughter

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...

We’re edging toward the end of winter, and your workout resolution is well under way.   Or, your regular workout routine has been under way for a long time.   Either way, this is often the time I get asked about the best way to keep acne clear with a workout schedule that seems to interfere too often with keeping skin healthy.   How do you avoid over- or under-washing the skin with workouts, and how to keep skin hydrated   enough? Pre-Workout If your workout happens first thing in the morning before applying makeup, there’s no need to do your entire morning routine.   Simply use a third of the amount of cleanser   you normally use, rinse well, and spray on twice the usual amount of toner .    Sunscreen  should be applied while your skin is still wet, to take advantage of any water-binding ingredients (provided your sunscreen lotion is hydrating , which is best for acne clearing). What if your workout is at the end of the day?  Never wor...

The fact that right now is not “wedding season” is precisely the point of this post.   In the 18+ years that I have been specializing in Adult Acne , I’ve had people contact me just a few weeks before their wedding (a few people, even just 2 weeks ahead), to book a facial to get rid of their breakouts.   If someone tells me her breakouts are very recent from stress, that’s one thing.  In that instance I tell her a facial will exfoliate, calm and hydrate her skin to prep for better makeup application, but when it comes to clearing her breakout, I tell her it’s actually best to treat it at home with my Ice Therapy technique twice a day. But when it comes to clearing an ongoing acne problem that's been there a while, it pains me to have to tell people that this is something they should have thought of months ago, not a mere few weeks before their wedding.   Acne clearance takes time! The need to plan ahead when it comes to getting your skin clear and glowing ...