Get to the root cause of your dark spots with this free quiz. Now, look for these science proven products in your skincare regimen. It can take up to 2-3 months to see changes but with consistent use these products will even out your skin tone.

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You’ve been doing every thing: change of diet, acne creams and serums, changing your pillow frequently. However your acne still isn’t getting any better. Here are some reasons the acne breakouts keep coming.

Impaired Skin Barrier: The primary role of your skin is to protect you from the outside world. Think of your skin like a gate that shuts out potentially harmful environment. Here are some signs that this barrier maybe impaired:

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.

Vaginal discharge, a common reason for an Emergency Department visit.

There are many potential causes for vaginal discharge we will explore the reasons that may need medical attention and treatment.

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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.

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.

Deception begins with believing a lie as true and letting that lie move you in the wrong direction.

Beauty Defined.

What you believe about yourself shapes your self-esteem. Are you beautiful? If it's difficult to answer that question maybe you're looking in the wrong places for the answer.

As women we are constantly being scrutinized - ad campaigns encourage us to "finally get rid of the excess fat", or point out that it's time to "do something about that boring hair" or the constant

TOP REASONS FOR UTI. YOU DIDN’T URINATE AFTER SEX.

This is one of the biggest causes I see in the Emergency Room. Young women don’t know the importance of urinating after sex. The stream of urine pushes any potential bacteria away from your urethra (where your urine comes out).

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.

Bacterial vaginosis BV is caused by overgrowth of Gardnerella vaginalis, Bacteroides, Mobiluncus,and Mycoplasma hominis. These bacteria are normally found i n the vagina, but the growth is controlled by Lactobacillus. Several factors can lead to the overgrowth, including recent change in sexual partners and douching.

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.

Skincare on a budget doesn’t have to mean sacrificing quality. BENEFITS OF REGULAR EXFOLIATION: Regular exfoliating breaks apart the top layer of dead skin causing the skin cells to slough off. Newer more even skin at the bottom of the skin are forced upward to top giving brighter more even tone skin. In addition to preventing clogged pores exfoliation also causes the regeneration of collagen

Removing the hair on your face with laser hair removal is cosmetic but it can have many long term benefits. The benefits of laser hair removal go beyond the cosmetic appeal of a hairless face.

Vitamins are micronutrients essential for your body to perform. They cannot be created by the human body so you have to ingest them in your diet to maintain good health and prevent disease. The exception to this rule is Vitamin D which is created in your skin after sun exposure. Vitamins are different from minerals like Iron and Calcium, which we will discuss in a later post.