SKIN JOURNAL

Body acne, including acne on the back (“bacne”), chest, and shoulders can be more aggressive than face acne, however, the process of acne formation is the same. The pores become...

Hormones circulate within our bodies and act as messengers, sending important information to our organs. Hormones fluctuate during the female menstrual cycle and throughout life’s various physiologic stages including puberty,...

Dr. Zenovia is a firm believer that combatting hormonal acne must be done from a 360 holistic and comprehensive perspective. Your acne’s triggers may include your diet, hormonal fluctuations, stress,...

Acne is typically caused by a combination of factors including excess oil production, external pollutants, sun damage, and bacteria. Identifying your acne’s triggers is an important first step toward treatment...

Some of the long term benefits of using retinol include a reduction in acne, an increase in skin brightness and evenness of tone, and the smoothing of fine lines and wrinkles. Yes, it sounds too good to...

Most women are prescribed combination oral contraceptives (OCPs) or birth control pills for hormonal acne. OCPs affect the skin by decreasing the androgenic effect in our tissue and reducing the production of sebum and...

The side effects of drinking alcohol include causing or worsening existing acne. Drinking alcohol affects the body in a multitude of ways as it is processed as sugar and a...

Hormonal acne is tied to fluctuations in your hormone levels. Although typically associated with hormonal fluctuations during puberty, hormonal acne affects adult women of all ages. Diet is not the...

Benzoyl Peroxide is a common ingredient found in many acne-targeting products, including Dr. Zenovia’s Clear Complexion Collection. It is a chemical compound that oxidizes on the skin, releasing oxygen to...

Acne Triggers Acne is a skin condition that causes spots and pimples. While not dangerous, acne treatment is important for reducing scarring which can last a lifetime. In order to...

If you find yourself breaking out around the same time each month, it may be related to your period and hormonal fluctuations.

A common feature of hormonal acne is breakouts on the chin and jawline area. Unlike other types of acne, hormonal acne is characterized by bumps that are deeper than the...