Is Your Dandruff Due to a Dry Scalp or Do You Have a Yeast Infection?
This past week I have had a number of patients come in with the chief complaint of a flakey, itchy scalp. Most arrive thinking it is simple, persistent dandruff caused by a dry scalp but what most of them actually have is a case of yeast overgrowth on the scalp...
Why I Swapped My Clarisonic with the My Skin Buddy Device…
I have recently been asked a lot more frequently about cleansing brushes and what devices I recommend for home use to cleanse the skin, support healthy exfoliation and help their skin glow. Well, I’ll be honest, I used to use a battery-operated cleansing brush...
5 Ways IV Therapy can Improve the Health of Your Hair
Shiny, strong hair is coveted by celebrities, health enthusiasts, and the fashion-conscious alike. Healthy hair not only looks great, it feels great too. There are no shortage of supplements and hair care products that claim to give you that desired healthy shine,...
Is Dimethicone a Dangerous Ingredient in Skincare and Makeup?
There is a lot of debate within the green beauty world about the use of dimethicone in skincare and cosmetic products and I wanted to share my thoughts on the matter and why I don’t mind it being in my products. I encourage you to educate yourself about the...
Are you using sunscreen wrong? 7 of the most common mistakes people make when applying sunscreen
Most people are applying their sunscreen wrong. You may think it is as simple as smearing it all over your exposed skin but you’d be part of the majority that are doing it incorrectly. Below are the 7 most common mistakes people make when applying sunscreen and how...
How to Heal Scars Naturally
Scarring is a common skin problem. I see a large number of patients hoping to improve the appearance of acne scars, marks left by past injuries or surgical scars. There are many types of scars and similarly, many ways to treat them. Scar reduction treatments often...
A Drug-Free Way to Clear, Healthy Skin
In today’s day and age, people and teenagers alike tend to gravitate toward quick fixes and easy cures. The only problem with that is acne can’t be cured with a pill or antibiotic. Those solutions are usually only temporary and can cause health problems if used...
Acne & Perimenopause – How to combat pimples during “the change of life”
If you are a woman in the years before menopause you probably thought you were well past the threat of pimples showing up. Think again, a number of women experience a flare up of acne during perimenopause due to the shifting hormones. Fortunately, there are...
How to Resolve Keratosis Pilaris Naturally
A patient of mine called me the other day wanting to resolve her Keratosis Pilaris (AKA Chicken Skin) before her upcoming wedding. She was worried about revealing her arms in her strapless dress and having the red, swollen bumps show. What is Keratosis Pilaris?...
How does stress affect your skin?
Have you ever noticed that when you’re stressed out, your body and your skin tend to manifest symptoms to reflect that? When your to-do list is endlessly piling up, it’s the prime time for pimples to pop up…leading to even more stress. It’s a vicious cycle…and...
Low Progesterone & Acne
Having low progesterone in relation to estrogen can lead to acne by way of increasing insulin, which can lead to excess androgens, as well as amplify testosterone and DHT conversion in the skin. An unbalanced ratio of progesterone and estrogen levels are also...
5 Things Every Acne Patient Should Know…
We can give you the plan but you need to do the hard work. Learn the 5 things every acne patient should know.
