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Acne · Skin Tips ·
Troubleshooting your acne triggers
by Sylvia Brownlee
Tips for eliminating hidden and little-known causes of acne. One of the most frustrating things about acne is that triggers are hidden in everyday places, so even when you’re doing everything else right, you’re still not creating the most acne-free...
Acne · Lifestyle · Skincare Routine ·
Hormonal Acne
by Sylvia Brownlee
What exactly is hormonal acne?   Ladies, ever wonder why you get those pesky breakouts pop up after weeks of being clear and cocky? Hormonal acne is a challenge for millions of us, getting in the way of date nights,...
Acne · Skin Tips ·
How to (carefully) treat acne
by Sylvia Brownlee
When acne and breakouts happen, it seems like they can’t go away fast enough. Sometimes we put a lot of pressure on ourselves to always have perfect skin and it sends us into this spiral of desperation to try anything...
Acne · Skin Tips ·
Acne free body for summer and beyond
by Sylvia Brownlee
Keep summer-ready skin all year long Tips for staying acne-free all over Last call for summer weather! Hopefully you’ve enjoyed it and stayed skin-safe by applying sunscreen every day, every 2-3 hours! Though we hate to see the beach and...
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Back 2 School: How to treat and prevent acne for teens and pre-teens
by Sylvia Brownlee
Starting a new school year can be an exciting time for teens and pre-teens, but it can also be stressful if hormonal changes over the summer have caused acne breakouts on the face.  Skincare is probably the last thing on...
Acne · Skin Tips · Skincare Routine ·
5 Things Slowing Down Your Journey to Clear
by Sylvia Brownlee
“How long before I start to see my skin clear up?” That’s the first thing everyone wants to know when they start their skin journey. When we’re dealing with skin challenges we can become desperate for quick results to let...
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Are you experiencing acne breakouts and you can’t explain why?
by Sylvia Brownlee
That’s because acne triggers can be anywhere and anything, depending on your sensitivities. Everyone’s skin responds differently when exposed to different environments so you may find that new things you introduce to your skin can trigger acne for you. Here’s...
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Trust the process: The four phases of clearer skin
by Sylvia Brownlee
When it comes to healing your skin, trusting the process is more difficult to do when you don’t understand what’s happening with your skin, or have a real plan for getting clear. Many clients come to me after having tried...
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Skincare tips for teenagers
by Sylvia Brownlee
An easy-to-follow skincare routine to heal teen acne Whew, those teenage years can be brutal for the skin! Acne starts to pop up everywhere: nose, forehead, cheeks. It can be a traumatic experience, and it’s difficult to watch someone you...
Acne · Skin Tips ·
Tips for an acne-free summer body
by Sylvia Brownlee
Acne doesn’t stop at your face. In fact, the same toxins and irritants that aggravate acne on your face can trigger acne anywhere on your body. Terrible, right!? The good news is treating acne on your body is pretty similar...
Acne · Skin Tips ·
Common culprits for recurring acne
by Sylvia Brownlee
Acne is so frustrating! Even when you’re on a clear-skin streak and you think you’ve found the right products and routines to get it under control, boom. There’s another breakout. This can’t be life. It’s like there’s something missing in...
Acne · Skin Tips ·
5 steps for acne-free skin this summer
by Sylvia Brownlee
Welcome to June, Skin Friends! I know we’re all excited about warmer weather and socializing outside, my esthetician brain is excited for Acne Awareness Month, which starts today. Why? Because we’re going through particularly acne-prone times right now: Some of...
Acne · Skin Tips · Skincare Routine ·
What to do when you have body acne
by Sylvia Brownlee
Acne doesn’t stop at your face. In fact, the same toxins and irritants that aggravate acne on your face can trigger acne anywhere on your body. Terrible, right!? The good news is treating acne on your body is pretty similar...
Acne · Lifestyle · Skin Tips ·
PMS and Clear Skin
by Sylvia Brownlee
Ladies, who really loves having PMS? Sure, some of us don’t have those symptoms when starting a new menstrual cycle. The rest of us deal with cramps, bloating, fatigue, and oh yeah, breakouts. On the bright side, we can manage...
Acne · Skin Tips ·
How to heal hormonal acne
by Sylvia Brownlee
Being a woman is amazing. Our bodies are built to do some miraculous things. We literally create life inside of us. That’s major. Our bodies go through some pretty complex phases to make miracles happen that can sometimes be unpredictable....
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Consistency is key: Skin discipline in honor of Acne Awareness Month
by Sylvia Brownlee
According to the American Academy of Dermatology Association, fifty million Americans are challenged with acne. 
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Three reasons why your acne isn’t going away
by Sylvia Brownlee

Acne is so frustrating! Even when you’re on a clear-skin streak and you think you’ve found the right products and routines to get it under control, boom. There’s another breakout. This can’t be life. 
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Why Spot Treating Your Acne Isn't Effective
by Sylvia Brownlee
Scenario: You've been doing awesome with your skincare routine, and as a result, your skin has shown major improvement! All of a sudden, you notice a random pimple that you swear "popped up overnight" without any warning. Situations like these...