Rachel

Dealing with hormonal acne the last few months has really pushed me over the edge. I've gone through periods in my life where I've had cystic acne, especially in my early 20's but never has it been this incessant and I need it to stop. Hormonal acne is so frustrating because it's not your fault- it's not about what you've put on your face or about your diet (given you don't eat horribly). And though having good habits can help with the overall life-cycle and intensity of them, most women have...

Hyperpigmentation is one of the most common concerns I get from clients, and one I deal with chronically myself. It causes frustration and self consciousness, and to many it's a mystery how to treat and rid of this condition. One common factor I see with hyperpigmentation is the role of inflammation in activating the melanin cells (melanocytes).

Cycle your products, learn to read what your skin is telling you (yelling at you), and don't use your skin to test out new trends.