Skin Care & Treating Acne

How to Knock Out a Zit

Ah the joys of being almost 46 and STILL being acne-prone. Yes, I’m nearly middle-aged and I can still manage to get a zit. Most of the time this happens when I don’t pay attention to what I’m eating (i.e. acne-triggering foods) and/or or when I’m testing out competitors’ products. I can truly be my…

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…

Hydrate 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…

Swimming 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…

Acne 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…

Acne 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…

Supplements: 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…

Wash Your Face Pre and Post Workout!

Getting in daily exercise is important for overall health and well-being. An important skin care tip to remember is to wash your face both pre and post workout. If you’re someone who works out in the morning, you definitely want to wash your face BEFORE exercising. I know you’re probably thinking, “What’s the point? I’m…

Acne Safe Foods

In our last post, we discussed the top foods that aggravate acne and those are: iodides and foods containing high amounts of androgens, such as peanut butter. In today’s article, we will discuss which foods are acne safe and better choices for overall health. It’s understandable that you may feel a bit frustrated after looking…

The Top Foods That Aggravate Acne

Many individuals with acne don’t even think to consider that the foods they eat may be contributing to their breakouts. In actuality, what you consume plays a huge role in how your skin behaves- good or bad. The biggest nutritional culprits for triggering acne breakouts are iodides (and foods that contain them) and foods that…