Skin Journal

Blackheads are one type of non-inflammatory acne. They are clogged pores that form as a result of the buildup of keratin (dead skin cells), sebum, and dirt that have oxidized....

Dr. Zenovia understands that implementing a skincare routine can be intimidating for any gender! There are so many products marketed that it can be hard to determine what's truly necessary...

Skin purging refers to the natural reaction some skin may experience using certain chemical exfoliants such as retinol or glycolic acid. By sloughing off the top layer of dead skin...

Regular exfoliation is a non-negotiable for healthy skin! Both AHAs (Alpha Hydroxy Acids) and BHAs (Beta Hydroxy Acids) are chemical exfoliants that help desquamate or shed the top layer of...

Exposure to the sun’s harsh UV rays can lead to skin damage including dark spots, freckles, patches of discoloration, dullness, dryness, wrinkles, and even deep cellular damage that may lead...

Ever wondered how a man’s skin differs from a female’s? Dr. Zenovia, a Board-Certified Dermatologist and Hormonal Acne Expert, is here to break it down. Five key differentiators between male...

What Causes Acne? Acne is categorized as a multifactorial disease, meaning that it typically does not have a singular cause. However, fundamentally, acne is a result of clogged hair follicles...

As a hormonal acne expert and board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Zenovia is here to provide top tips and expert knowledge to fight pimples. In this post, she details some products you...

The massive hormonal shifts we experience throughout our physiologic lives can affect our skin’s health. When it comes to hormonal acne, the estrogen to testosterone ratio in our bloodstream correlates...

One of the most common questions Dr. Zenovia gets about skincare is whether using a toner is really necessary. Today’s consumers are bombarded with hundreds of product offerings, and it...

One of the most used ingredients in skincare is Vitamin C, but not all Vitamin C topicals are created equally. In this post, Dr. Zenovia dives into the science of...

Melasma is a benign vascular skin disorder triggered by hormonal fluctuations and UV sun exposure. Often referred to as a ‘pregnancy mask’, melasma manifests as patches of darker skin on...