4 Skin Surprises to Expect…

Pregnancy – what a wonderful and unpredictable time! During pregnancy, most women expect that pregnant glow. But as many new moms can tell you, there are some things people just don’t talk about during pregnancy, like stretch marks, hormonal acne, and even facial hair. Yikes!

These changes are all thanks to pregnancy hormones that can affect the quality of your skin.

But don’t worry. These little pregnancy quirks are usually short-lived, and you’ll be back to normal as soon as the baby’s born. In the meantime, here are some ways you can control these pregnancy hormone outbreaks while still being able to enjoy your pregnant glow…

Acne-Free for Life

Acne is usually considered a teenage problem. But did you know about 40 percent of men still fight acne after their 25th birthday? And more than one out of every 10 women is still battling pimples well into middle age!1 But that wasn’t always the case. Acne is a modern disease. In fact, if you [...]

When Skin Problems Are “All in Your Head”

You probably wouldn’t be surprised if I told you that having stubborn skin problems could make you feel bad.

But what if I told you that your emotional state may cause stubborn skin problems?

It’s true. Your skin can react to what’s going on in your mind. And that reaction may be anything from a case of hives to skin conditions like acne or psoriasis – and even hair loss.
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Stress, emotional shock and negative emotions can trigger skin trouble. When that happens, and your doctor looks for a “medical” cause, he won’t find one. That may even lead your doctor to tell you “it’s all in your head.”

Jessica Alba Would Be Jealous

Dear Beauty Conscious Reader, If I could show you a photo of an ancient woman, you’d be jealous. Her skin was healthy with few wrinkles and no blemishes. We all want skin like that, right? I’m going to show you exactly how it can be yours, no matter what condition your skin is in today. [...]

Is Exercise Good for Acne?

There was a time when I had terrible acne. And I felt embarrassed to the point where I didn’t want to show my face without wearing makeup or a hat. I thought for sure it had something to do with how much I exercised… because it seemed to get worse when I worked out…

The Dietary Acne Cure

Something they told me in medical school has to be wrong. I’ve been seeing more and more acne in mature adults. Yet convention claims that the primary cause is genetic. If it were genetic, how can it change in a single generation?

One thing is for certain: It’s not just a teenage problem anymore. Nowadays about 40 % of men continue to endure acne past the age of 25. Even more surprising, 12% of all middle-aged women suffer from acne.1 If you suffer from facial blemishes as an adult, you know how troublesome it can be…

Say Goodbye to Acne

If you suffered from acne as a teenager, you know how hard it can be. The anxiety and embarrassment can be overwhelming. In my own practice, hundreds of teenagers – and many adults too – have come to me for answers after seeing every dermatologist in town. My solution? A better diet. If you could [...]