Tween & Teen Clear Skin Tips

Here's the reality – there is no cure for acne. There's no silver bullet, no magic cream that can make it disappear forever. Hormonal ebb and flow, genetics, and personal habits all play a part in the appearance of acne, or lack thereof. And of course, we can only really make changes to one of those factors. Focusing on personal habits, I recommend this clear skin regimen for tweens and teens to treat and help keep acne at bay.

Fruits & Vegetables for Great Skin

One of our favorite times of the year is fresh fruits and veggie season. Hello, farmer's market! Fresh fruits and vegetables are wonderful for your skin AND your overall health in general. Food that doubles as skin care?! That's my kind of win-win. For radiant, clear skin, pop by your local markets for some of these skin-friendly, colorful foods. 

7 Ways to Prep Skin for Your Big Day

Calling all brides! And bridesmaids, mothers of the bride, mothers-in-law…even the grooms! We’ve got some simple, yet impactful tips to help you prepare your skin for the big day.

Adult Acne, Part Two: Supercharge Your Success

Be realistic with your expectations. Don’t attempt to incorporate everything in one day, or you’ll set yourself up for failure. Seek progress rather than perfection. If you see improvement, stay the course. Try tweaking things like diet, exercise, water consumption, changing hair care products, etc., until you find a combination that works for you.

Adult Acne, Part One: Clean Up Your Regimen

We have been inundated with tricks, product A for this, product B for that, don’t do this but do that, magic tools, and miracle oils. Getting great skin has seemingly become very complex and for a busy professional or a busy mom, simply overwhelming.

Amazing Skin Tip: Respect your neck.

When applying skin care, always treat these areas with the same respect as your facial skin.

LOVE YOUR SKIN: Drinking

Drink water, green tea, almond milk, and red wine for smooth, glowing skin that is protected from the inside out.

LOVE YOUR SKIN: Eating

Make sure your diet includes things like olive oil, berries, tomatoes, oatmeal, grapefruit, bell peppers, spinach, yogurt, nuts, fish, kiwi, pumpkin, sunflower seeds, carrots, chickpeas, and yes....OH YES, dark chocolate, baby.

Amazing Skin Tip: Cleanse at the end of your shower.

If breakouts or irritated skin are mostly along your hairline, jawbone, neck, or on your back, try switching your shampoo and conditioner, and possibly some or all of your daily hair products. 

LOVE YOUR SKIN: Glowing

Being in a happy relationship, friendship, or even a loving family connection, can do wonders for your skin. 

LOVE YOUR SKIN: Kissing

Beard products, like balms or oils — and the friction of his whiskers against your face — can create problems on your delicate facial skin.

Get your skin winter-ready.

Cold, dry air will deplete your skin of critical moisture in a heartbeat, and catching up once you get behind is difficult. Dry skin brings on brutal challenges such as oily skin, blemishes, deeper wrinkles and lines, sluggish healing and repair, and dullness, to name a few.


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