Everyone wants smooth, healthy skin. If you are bothered by those pesky little bumps that feel rough to the touch, you are not alone. These bumps might be keratosis pilaris (check with your doctor to be sure). They are most commonly found on the back of your arms, although they are also prevalent on [...]
Posted by Audrey Kunin, MD
Category: Blog Posts, Exfoliation, Keratosis Pilaris Tags: exfoliation, body, kp, keratosis pilaris
Ingrown hairs are unsightly bumps that are one side effect of shaving, waxing and other types of hair removal. Ingrown hairs, which are also referred to as razor bumps, are caused when the hair becomes clogged inside of the hair follicle; in some cases, the hair grows into the skin, thus resulting [...]
Posted by Audrey Kunin, MD
Category: Blog Posts, Exfoliation, Pores Tags: shaving, ingrown hair, exfoliate
Four Skincare Mistakes You May Not Realize You’re Making 1. Don't pick that blackhead! Picking at blackheads and other skin blemishes is at the top of the list. Some skincare experts say it's okay as long as you are using an extractor, clean hands, or a clean washcloth. We say no. Trying to pop bl [...]
Posted by Audrey Kunin, MD
Category: Acne, Anti-Aging, Blackheads, Blog Posts, Exfoliation, Sun Protection Tags: blackhead, makeup, sunscreen, exfoliate
Even when our wallets aren't padded well enough for pricey spa treatments, it doesn't mean our skin doesn't need, or deserve, the luxury treatment from time to time. Professional pampering, whether in the form of facials, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, or any other youth-boosting technique, can [...]
Posted by Audrey Kunin, MD
Category: Anti-Aging, Blog Posts, Chemical Peel, Exfoliation Tags: spa, sun damage, chemical peel, microdermabrasion
You can't neglect cleansing and moisturizing your face very long before noticing it's too slick or dry. But you may skip out on the toner altogether because you think your cleanser is enough to remove all the impurities from your skin. Or maybe you simply haven't found a toner that firms your face [...]
Posted by Audrey Kunin, MD
Category: Acne, Balanced Skin, Blog Posts, Exfoliation Tags: toner, pH balanced, Litmus Test
