Body Care
Ask The Doctor
Q: What is the difference between Stress Acne and Adult Acne?A: Adult acne is mainly caused by hormonal imbalances in acne-prone individuals, for example, during menopause or is manifested in teenage acne that persists through adulthood. It can also be... more »
It's Prime Time for Skin Priming
What does primed skin mean? That depends on who you ask. Make-up enthusiasts will likely answer, “Skin with make-up primer applied to create a smooth, flawless look,” but skin priming takes on different meanings in professional skincare and... more »
How Much Exfoliation Is Too Much?
The urge to scrub, scrub, and scrub, with the idea that “if only I exert a little more effort, my acne will go away,” is quite common. Back when people mistakenly believed that acne was caused by being dirty, overzealous scrubbing seemed to... more »
How Improper Products and Product Usage Affect Acne
This June is National Acne Awareness Month. Of course, if you have acne, you don’t need a month to make you aware. But this is a good time to examine how you can control your breakouts better to help keep your skin and mind calm and on the road to... more »
Ask The Doctor
Q: How do I know if I have rosacea or sensitive skin? A: While sensitive skin and rosacea may share similar skin symptoms, these conditions are different and best diagnosed by a physician or skin professional. Sensitive skin is a skin condition (also... more »