The visible pores on the surface of skin are hair follicles, and when those follicles become blocked, acne can develop on the face, neck, back, and chest. Acne has three causes, including c. acnes bacteria proliferation inside the hair follicle, overactive sebaceous (oil) glands discharging sebum into the hair follicle, or abnormal shedding of dead skin cells within the hair follicle where the cells become…

Most professionals have had acne clients who are consistent with their acne treatments and diligently follow their recommended homecare products and routines. Yet, no matter what is done, both the professional and the client feel frustrated because nothing seems to clear the client’s acne. It is time for professionals to look inside the body and realize that acne can be tied to diet. It is…

Spray-can propellants, or aerosols, are nothing new – the big hair of the 80s popularized by hairspray companies demonstrates this best. Fast-forward to the present, aerosols are now everywhere, from household to personal care products in hairsprays, bug repellants, cooking oil, deodorants, and more. However, consumers have come to understand the damaging effects of aerosols and propellants, calling for cleaner formulations, transparency in the process,…

There is an inevitable and timeless question that people have asked for centuries: how can youthfulness be restored after time has weathered one’s skin? The answer is superficial chemexfoliation, commonly referred to as the peeling of skin to remove damaged cellular layers for restorative rejuvenation. {mprestriction ids="3,4,5,26,18,6,7,8,9,14,18,43,44"} Chemical peeling is a method of targeted, cutaneous treatment induced by specific acidic agents that stimulate a rapid,…