How To Prevent Ingrown Hairs One of our most frequent question is how to prevent ingrown hairs. Ingrown hairs, or pseudofolliculitis barbae is caused by an inflammation and foreign body reaction. Over time, this can lead to keloidal scarring which looks like hard bumps on the...
What to Expect During a Chemical Peel Have you ever wondered what to expect during a chemical peel? In this blog, we discuss the process of getting a chemical peel at our medspa in Philadelphia and what that experience is like. People get chemical peels for a variety...
How Chemical Peels Treat Acne Wondering how chemical peels treat acne? You've come to the right place. Chemical peels can be an effective treatment for acne because they can penetrate the skin and help unclog pores and reduce inflammation. Chemical peels use various acids to exfoliate...
Five Things to Avoid after a Chemical Peel So you've just had a chemical peel or you are thinking of having a chemical peel. We’ve got some post peel information that you must know. After a chemical peel, it's important to avoid certain things in order to help...
Difference Between Acne and Purging Like most people, you have probably struggled with acne at some point in your lifetime. You may have noticed that after using certain products, your skin seems to push even more acne to the forefront. This phenomenon is called “purging.” So,...
The Benefits Of Using A Retinol One of our most frequently asked questions is what are the benefits of using retinol. Nowadays, we see so many commercials about retinol. What exactly is retinol? It’s a derivative of vitamin A. Retinol is added to various skincare products. Various...
What are the Benefits Of Dermaplaning? One question that we are often asked is What is dermaplaning? Dermaplaning is a procedure where a doctor or an esthetician uses a medical-grade scalpel to scrape (not cut) across the surface of the skin. There are many benefits of Dermaplaning....
How To Prepare For Your Chemical Peel One of our most frequently asked questions is how to prepare for your Chemical peel. We get it: The thought of receiving a chemical peel can be daunting, especially if you remember that dreaded Sex in the City scene where...
How Often Should You Exfoliate Exfoliation is the removal of dead skin cells from the surface of your skin. If you never exfoliate, this can lead to clogged pores which are secondary to a build-up of dead skin. The process of exfoliation itself actually keeps the...
10 Skin Care Habits To Clear Acne Are you faithfully treating your acne but still seeing new breakouts? Your skincare routine could be to blame. Here are 10 skincare habits to help you clear acne and get the best results from your acne treatment: 1 Wash twice...