As estheticians, we spend our time caring for various skin concerns our clients come to us with, and one of the many ways we treat these concerns is through the use of chemical peels and chemical exfoliants. When undergoing these treatments with our clients, it is crucial that we take the proper steps to ensure they get the best results possible and maintain the integrity of their skin in the process. 

Is my Acne a sign of Purging or a Breakout?

We’ve all been there: a breakout on our chin followed by excessive oil in the T-zone and cheeks as dry as the Atacama Desert. Our skin just can’t seem to make up its mind on what skin type it’s going to be this week. Dealing with breakouts is hard enough, let alone facing all of these conditions at the same time. How are you supposed to treat ALL of these conditions? The answer: MULTI-TASKING WITH MASQUES!

It never fails—it’s the morning of Prom and you wake up with three new pimples. You feel your life is ruined. How can you possibly go to the dance now? You want to run and hide! 

The skin is the largest organ of the body and it’s in constant contact with pollutants, dirt, oil, debris, makeup, etc. that can clog the pores. Congested skin can be very frustrating and seems to never get better. The solution is rather simple, but it does take effort and maintenance to keep that congested skin at bay.

Acne is one of the most common and difficult skin conditions that we treat as aestheticians. When you break out, those annoying blemishes are a combination of dead skin cells, oil and bacteria. Those with oily skin have excess oil on the surface, making it the perfect breeding ground for breakouts and yet surprisingly even people with dry skin can get acne. So what is the difference between oily acne and dry acne and what is causing that to happen?