Skin Deep

Have issues with your skin but can't find a product to resolve the problem(s) such as: dry skin, oily skin, break outs or skin discoloration? If you would like to hear more about how to address those concerns, contact me for more information. Below are a few common skincare concerns

Acne is primarily a hormonal condition driven by male or ‘androgenic’ hormones, which typically become active during the teenage years. Sensitivity to such hormones, combined with bacteria on the skin, and fatty acids within oil glands, cause acne. Common sites for acne are the face, chest, shoulders, and back -- the sites of oil glands.

Acne lesions include whiteheads, blackheads, small bumps, and nodules and cysts.

Though acne is essentially a normal physiologic occurrence, certain conditions may aggravate the condition, including:

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• Fluctuating hormone levels around the time of menses (women)
• Manipulating (picking/prodding) acne lesions
• Clothing (for example, hats and sports helmets) and headgear

Hyperpigmentation is a general term encompassing all types of dark areas of skin. The condition occurs when the body produces too much of the skin pigment, melanin, in certain areas, causing those dark, blotchy patches.
Melanin is the pigment responsible for producing our skin and eye color, as well as the color of our hair. As the body ages, however, the skin is less able to properly distribute the pigment, increasing the risk of uneven skin tone.
The most commonly affected parts of the skin include the forehead, cheeks, upper lip, and chin. After the age of 30, hyperpigmentation can also show up as age spots on the hands and other areas of the body

It is said that 40% of adults have keratosis pilaris. Keratosis pilaris, commonly known as “chicken skin” consists of small, rough red bumps, often on the back of your arms or legs. However, they can appear anywhere on your skin except places such as the soles of your feet. This condition will not hurt you in any way and getting rid of it using treatments is considered cosmetic. The best way to reduce these bumps is to exfoliate and moisturize daily

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