Breaking Out During Seasonal Changes
*Article posted with permission from Blooming Skin Care & Acne Clinic in Bloomington, Indiana. Autumn Means Acne Flairs for the Blemish Prone Acne flares seem more common in many of my clients during late September and October. Research surrounding seasonal changes done by French Endocrinologist Alain Reinberg supports that the lessoning length of daylight can trigger…
Read MoreHow to Stop Makeup Slide
Every so often we have a customer contact us to say that no matter what they do their PRIIA makeup seems to ‘slide’ off within a few hours. The first questions we ask them are: “What skin care products are you using?” “What is your skin care routine?” “Which PRIIA minerale-derm products are you using?”…
Read MorePRIIA minerale-derm Loose Mineral Foundation: Multi-Tasking Makeup!
Our loose mineral foundation was the first product we ever formulated and it’s still our number one seller after almost 10 years! In 2014, it underwent a re-formulation to not only be 100% acne-safe but also beneficial to acne-prone skin types. We get raves from customers about how this one product has made such a…
Read MoreTurn Your Loose Mineral Foundation into a Liquid Foundation
Liquid Foundation. You either love it or hate it. Unfortunately many, if not most, liquid foundations aren’t a good idea for acne-prone skin because of pore-clogging ingredients. However, we’ve got an easy way for you to take your PRIIA loose mineral foundation and turn it into a full-coverage liquid foundation. It’s called ‘The Boosted Coverage’…
Read MoreHydrate Versus Moisturize: What’s The Difference?
When we hear the words ‘hydrate’ and ‘moisturize’ most people tend to think that the two terms are interchangeable. This would be incorrect. A hydrating product is something that helps to increase the moisture/water content of the skin. Hydrating products tend to be in a water-based formula such as PRIIA’s Hydrating Skin Spritz or a…
Read MoreAcne-Safe Tinted Mineral SPF40 is here!!!
We are so excited to announce the launch of our new acne-safe tinted mineral SPF40! It’s a 100% acne-safe physical sunblock that contains both Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide, which provides broad spectrum coverage from both harmful UVA and UVB rays. This silky-smooth lightweight tinted SPF40 also doubles as a primer to help reduce the appearance of enlarged pores and fine lines/wrinkles.…
Read MoreSwimming and Acne: What’s the Connection?
I just love a nice dip in the pool. It clears my mind and I feel so refreshed when I’m swimming. Unfortunately, my skin doesn’t like the pool. I breakout. Maybe you do too. Here’s why there’s a direct correlation between swimming and acne breakouts. Pools have to be disinfected in order to not be…
Read MoreAcne Cosmetica: Breakouts From Makeup
If you’re an acne-prone individual, you need to be careful with the cosmetic products you’re using as many contain hidden pore clogging ingredients. When you breakout from makeup, this is a condition known as ACNE COSMETICA. The most frustrating part about Acne Cosmetica is that you may be using products that say: “won’t clog your…
Read MoreAcne Mechanica: Breakouts From Working Out?
Do you play sports? Do you exercise? Are you wearing sports and exercise clothing and equipment? Have you noticed that you’re experiencing breakouts happening where your sports bra or helmet touches? If you answered “yes”, you are experiencing something called ACNE MECHANICA. When you’re working out or playing sports, pores that are clogged are being…
Read MoreSupplements: Good Choices for Acne-Prone Skin
The following supplements have been found to be useful in aiding your recovery from acne; especially inflamed and cystic acne. Zinc Monomethionine This form of zinc is the most bio-available form that acts directly as an anti-inflammatory. Many people with acne have low levels of zinc in their body. Supplementing with zinc has been shown…
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