SKIN JOURNAL

How to Incorporate Glycolic Acid into Your Hormonal Acne Clearing Skincare Routine

March 22, 2021

What is Glycolic Acid? Glycolic Acid is an Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) derived from sugarcane. Applied to the skin, Glycolic Acid strips down the outermost dead layer of the epidermis...

How to Get Rid of Hormonal Chin Acne

March 16, 2021

Hormonal acne commonly makes an appearance on the chin and jawline region, especially before a woman’s menstrual cycle begins (PMS). However, just because chin acne is hormonal does not mean painful pimples...

Is Salicylic Acid or Benzoyl Peroxide Better for Acne Treatment? | Question for the Derm

March 11, 2021

Salicylic Acid vs. Benzoyl Peroxide Salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide are two well-known acne-fighting agents. Both ingredients work and have clinical efficacy. Salicylic acid chemically exfoliates the skin, unclogging the...

The Story of How Benzoyl Peroxide Got a Bad Reputation | Hormonal Acne

March 09, 2021

Benzoyl peroxide is a chemical compound that oxidizes on the skin, releasing oxygen to destroy pore-clogging bacteria. It is anti-inflammatory, comedolytic, and anti-bacterial meaning it decreases skin inflammation, opens the pores, exfoliates the surface...

My Accutane Experience & Post-Accutane Skincare Routine | Acne Skin Stories

March 01, 2021

Dr. Zenovia Skincare aims to showcase the stories of real people. In this post, Nicole shares her Accutane experience, Post-Accutane skincare routine, and journey with self-love and skin positivity. Everyone has a...

Acne Spot Treatment 101 | Teen Skincare

February 17, 2021

Creating a skincare routine can seem daunting. Which products will work best with your skin? How many do you need? If you are a beginner in the teen skin health...

Hormonal Acne in Men is Different- And Sometimes Worse

February 12, 2021

Acne is normal for male teenagers but may persist into your 20’s and even 30’s (so sorry guys!) In this post, Dr. Zenovia explains the causes of male acne, symptoms...

An Easy & Effective Derm-Developed Acne Clearing Skincare Routine

The Acne Solutions Kit That Keeps Selling Out

February 04, 2021

When it comes to treating acne with an effective skincare routine, it's easy to feel overwhelmed after watching 15 step skincare routines on YouTube or searching for products online and...

Your Stories: Dealing with Hormonal Period Acne

January 27, 2021

Dr. Zenovia Skincare aims to showcase the stories of real people. Hormones have a huge impact on our skin’s health throughout life’s various stages and that time of the month...

Derm-Recommended Supplements for Hormonal Acne

January 26, 2021

When it comes to acne prevention and treatment, Dr. Zenovia recommends a multi-pronged, clinical approach. A healthy diet, stress reduction, and topical skincare are a few of the foundational components...

Question for the Doctor: Should Acne-Prone Skin Use an Oil-Free Moisturizer?

Question for the Derm: Should Acne-Prone Skin Use an Oil-Free Moisturizer?

January 22, 2021

Dr. Zenovia Skincare seeks to address every hormone-related skincare concern, from acne and dryness to skin aging with science backed by research and clinical trials. In our new series, “Question...

How to Treat & Prevent Stress Induced Acne

January 18, 2021

This past year has been one of stress and uncertainty for many. Dr. Zenovia believes that it’s in times like these where taking care of ourselves is especially important. Stress...