Grade 3 Acne: Understanding Severe Acne April 19, 2022Amber Champagne 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: Understanding Moderate Acne April 19, 2022Amber Champagne 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: Understanding Mild Acne April 19, 2022Amber Champagne 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...
Why Your Acne Won't Go Away April 19, 2022Amber Champagne 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...
Understanding the Four Grades of Acne April 18, 2022Amber Champagne Not all acne is created equal. One of the biggest mistakes people make when treating acne is assuming that every breakout should be treated the same way. In reality, acne...
Understanding Acne: What It Is, Why It Happens, and Why It’s More Complicated Than You Think April 17, 2022Amber Champagne Acne is one of the most common skin conditions in the world, affecting people of all ages, skin types, and backgrounds. While many people associate acne with teenagers, the reality...
Two Easy 5 Minute Skincare Routines for your Best Skin! August 23, 2021Amber Champagne 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...
A Quick Guide to Essential Skincare August 23, 2021Amber Champagne 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...
Skincare: Necessity or Luxury? August 23, 2021Amber Champagne 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...
5 Easy Ways to Ensure your Best Fall Skin August 23, 2021Amber Champagne 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...
The Truth about Using Face Oils May 12, 2021Amber Champagne It seems that almost every time I turn around, a client is telling me how they use a face oil to hydrate their skin and combat anti-aging. I'm not sure...
Tips for your Best Summer Skin! May 10, 2021Amber Champagne 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...