That time of the month can often be a period ( no pun intended) that throws off the rhythm of your schedule. But it’s not just the period of menstrual bleeding. Your cycle involves a series of hormonal changes over the course of 21-45 days. Every (body) will differ slightly.

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As a Board Certified Emergency Medical Doctor, I utilize up to date science proven treatments. The same standard should be true for skincare. I have a special interest in skincare because of my own personal struggle to find effective products for my acne prone skin. Doctor Glory is here to help you curate a skincare regimen with science proven solutions that work.

Why Exfoliate?

Chemical exfoliation uses chemical to strip off the top layer of skin. This layer is called the stratum corneum and it is a layer of dead skin cells. Promoting regular exfoliation of this layer will keep your pores from getting logged and your skin looking bright. Without exfoliation pores can get clogged leading to breakouts. Dullness and texture can be a result of failing to exfoliate on a regular basis.

How Often to Exfoliate?

Once weekly at home exfoliation is suffice to maintain a health skin barrier while still getting the benefits of acid exfoliation. Excessive exfoliation can lead to a compromised skin barrier. Signs of over exfoliation: dry flaky skin that appears red and irritated.

THE PERFECT CHEMICAL PEEL

Chemical peels are a powerful way to improve skin texture and tone in a short period of time. The Perfect Derma Peel, a medical grade chemical peel that is safe for skin of color.

If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breast feeding here are a few skincare swaps you will want to make. This guide is specifically for women who suffer from acne and hyperpigmentation. Some of the most effective skin care products are not safe in pregnancy. There are products you can use to keep acne and PIH (post inflammatory hyperpigmentation in check.

When it comes to skincare French women keep it simple, low cost, and effective.

Unlike in the Western world where the motto is often more is more, French women value simple yet effective skincare. By simple, I mean the back of the ingredients isn’t miles long. Instead you will find a lot of French beauty is composed of science supported ingredients well formulated and beautifully packaged. Drug store skincare packaged like higher end department score brands.

Vitamin C has many benefits. Most notable stimulating collagen and fading hyperpigmentation. hyperpigmentation = dark spots. Test your skincare IQ with this free quick quiz.

NO TRIP TO THE DOCTOR NEEDED.

You’re busy. Maybe you don’t have access to a board certified skin specialist. You like natural solutions and prefer not to use man made pharmaceuticals. Do any of those sound familiar? Here are 5 research proven acne fighting treatments that you can find online or at your local pharmacy and beauty store.