acne

Ever had a pimple you wish you could pop, but it just wasn’t ready yet? Trust me, I have! Not to mention, after the way I ate last week I am expecting to see some of those unwanted spots appearing on my face in the next few days… (but I don’t regret the Christmas cookies [...]

Let’s face it (no pun intended!)… acne adds a problematic layer on top of many of life’s activities: family holiday photos, first dates, even shaving. While scientists are still busy working on a complete cure there are several ways to help prevent future breakouts and navigate your shave through current ones. Trust me, even I have [...]

When I am going over proper skin care with my clients I am often asked this question. And I get it… it may seem like just another step. But it is a very important one! When asked if exfoliation if truly necessary my answer is: Should this even be a question?!   Well it should be, if [...]

The damage acne can cause to our skin can leave permanent damage… And unfortunately since most men aren’t running to the make-up counter to find the perfect cover-up, we generally grit our teeth and just “deal with it”! Well fortunately for us, scientists have been working hard to help all who suffer from acne scarring get another [...]

Here are a few ingredients to keep an eye out for that have been known to cause acne breakouts: Cocoa Butter Pigments and Dyes (Red in particular) Lanolin But, if you’re like me… you would want a simpler way to identify “what not” to use.  So here it is! Try your best to stick with non-comedogenic ingredients.  Huh?… is right!  But let me [...]

Summer is quickly approaching, and that means a lot less clothes and a lot more beach and pool time! For some, the frustrations of having to deal with back acne will  force them to keep their shirts on. And even though back acne is a common skin affliction, it can be very hard to treat. Experts presume that it may be due [...]

Reserve this technique only for pimples that are absolutely begging to be popped — all the way at the surface and white. After a shower is best, when the skin is moist.     Disinfect a needle with rubbing alcohol. A basic sharp sewing needle is a good choice. Gently prick the pimple’s surface. Take two [...]

There’s never a time when having acne is a “great” experience. So here are 4 tried and true tips that can keep your skin acne-free! Steer clear of overeating sushi (I know, I know…); because it’s raw, it can contain higher levels of bacteria. Sweat toxins out of your skin regularly in a sauna. Wash your pillow (as well as pillowcase) every few weeks. Microscopic bacteria [...]

Your pores that is! Of course you know how to open your pores, right? Warm water… Steam…? The purpose is to soften beard hair, allow easier skin manipulation while shaving, and it also makes cleansing the skin’s surface more effective! So what’s the big deal with closing your pores? Well closing, or the tightening of [...]

What do you do when you feel a pain?  Or, when you notice something unusual on your skin? If you’re like me, you do your own self diagnosis. Hey, there’s nothing wrong with that.  Just as long as you can solve the problem 90% of the time, like I do! Well, more like 40%… But [...]