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Are you at war with your skin?

Your acne is a red flag indicating an unhappy gut and / or imbalanced hormones. On the confidence-denting battlefield that is acne, what could be more useful.
Dr Vanessa Lapiner
skincare

Derm Talk - Breakout Edition

Q&A with Dr. Vanessa Which products are best for teenage skin? Teens do not need complicated skin regimens! As an absolute minimum, a good cleanser (Cleansing Elixir) and SPF (3D...
Dr Vanessa Lapiner
Adult acne

Adult Acne

Adult acne is a thing. You are not alone if you are still fighting spots. 64% of adults suffer from acne in their 20’s and 43% in their 30’s. It is even possible to get acne for the first time as an adult. In the same way that men bald in a certain pattern, adult onset acne tends to affect the lower third of the face with red angry bumps and painful pus-filled pimples along the jawline, chin and neck. The hair follicles and oil-producing glands in this area are more sensitive to hormones sending oil production into overdrive. Sound familiar?
Dr Vanessa Lapiner