SKIN JOURNAL

Just like you change up your wardrobe with the transition from one season to another, it’s wise to do the same with your skin care regimen. Why? With the changes...

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,...

Everyone has a predominant skin type based on their hormonal life stage. Usually, skin types fall into three categories: oily skin, dry skin, and combination skin. Knowing your skin type...

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...

COVID-19 has altered our daily routines- from how we shop and work to how we take care of our skin (since we wear masks outside the home). Our skin can...

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 production of sebum and...