Skin Science

If you want results, you will need to have patience and be very consistent as most treatments need at least 3-6 months for the body to become acclimated and respond.

It is possible to treat grade 3 acne without the use of medication as long as your acne is truly a grade 3 and not verging on grade 4. If...

Grade 2 acne is where acne begins to move beyond simple congestion and into more noticeable inflammation. While Grade 1 acne is typically characterized by blackheads, whiteheads, and occasional blemishes,...

Grade 1 Acne is the mildest of the 4 types. Grade 1 Acne consists of comedones (open aka blackheads & closed aka whiteheads), a few inflamed papules and maybe a...

Acne is mostly caused by sebum (oil) and dead skin cells clogging the pores. Mix that with some bacteria and that’s what causes infection and severe acne (grade 4 aka...

Time is of the essence when it comes to skincare. More people claim time is the challenge that gets in their way most often when it comes to consistency with a...

Everyone wants that one magic product that does it all, but I'm here to tell you, that's just not real. I'm going to be honest, but then again - when...

One of the things I hear often is that people think that partaking in skincare is part of a relaxation ritual more than a regular routine. However, skincare is a necessity...

Fall is in the air. And you know what that means... Pumpkins, special coffees, boots and cozy sweaters and a change for your skincare routine. Our skin changes from season...

Our skin has very different needs from season to season. We should change our skincare products like we change our outfits, but when I'm speaking with clients this is often...

It can be a bummer to deal with a damaged skin barrier. Your skin can feel dry and flaky . You'll also find it's more prone to inflammation, irritation, redness, (thinking...

You'll hear me talk about the skin's barrier often.  Why? Because: 1. The skin's barrier function is super fascinating to me - hello! I'm a skin science nerd, but also...