Skin Journal

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...

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 postpartum is no exception. In...

Pores are an essential component of skin health. Hair follicles are pores that allow the skin’s natural oils (sebum) to reach the surface and provide a protective lubricated layer. Since...

Causes of Skin Inflammation as We Age Skin inflammation is a result of the immune system responding to stimuli or triggers in our environment, serving as a defense mechanism to...

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...

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...

The foremost cause of aging skin is UV radiation from sunlight. This external photo-aging damage is caused by the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays. Additionally, as women reach their 40’s, hormonal...

Dry skin is a common side effect of hormonal imbalances- especially in women. Aging, menopause, and a woman’s menstrual cycle can all be linked to the production of the hormone,...

Psoriasis is a common skin disorder that can be identified by plaques of red and bumpy skin. Caused by the abnormally rapid production of new skin cells, those with psoriasis...

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...

Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a very common skin condition that causes inflammation and irritation. Hormonal fluctuations can have an effect on eczema.