Treatment for acne vulgaris in Chico, California is available through 916SKIN Acne Clinic. We also offer a long distance acne program for those seeking treatment outside of Northern California. 

I am continually asked what makes our acne treatments different from others.  What is it that we do that dermatologists or spas aren't doing?  Try to think of it like this... you can go to one of those "super stores" that carries everything from make-up to bicycle parts to pastries, but if you want quality you go to someone who specializes. You go to Pure Skin for your mineral make-up, Kyles Bike Cart at CSU for your bicycle repairs, and Tin Roof Bakery for your Chocolate Genache. If you have acne you go to 916SKIN.

ACNE CONSULTATIONS: 530.680.2027

Study Links Acne to Diet!!!

916SKIN is an acne center in Northern California.  In addition to our acne program, we have educational tools to help people manage their acne.
ACNE CONSULTATIONS: 530.680.2027

I found this great study linking acne to diet. More specifically, foods that spike insulin levels can increase your androgens (male-like hormones) and trigger acne. Terms that are synonymous to high insulin levels include: high carb diet, refined sugar, glycemic load, glycemic index, type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, syndrome X, and hyperinsulinemia. If you can make it through the scientific jargon - this article is well worth the read!!!  916 sells glycemic index reference books small enough to put in your purse or glove compartment for just $7.50 a pop.

Are All Benzoyl Peroxides the Same???

Benzoyl peroxide for the treatment of acne is effective in suppressing breakouts when used correctly, and has been classified as safe by the FDA. Benzoyl peroxide in Chico, California is available at 916SKIN, an acne clinic and medical aesthetics practice.
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Not all benzoyl peroxide (BPO) products are the same. What you need is a stable, water-based BPO for maximum pore penetration. How do you know if it's stable? You don't. Some products oxidize quicker than others. You can tell when this happens because it will change color and become darker just like an apple turns brown when you cut into it.  BPO is typically inexpensive cashing out around $10 to $15 bucks for an ounce. Buy yourself a quality BPO in a small container (1 oz). 

BPO is extremely effective when used the right way and in the right concentration. When used incorrectly, it will over dry and irritate your skin, potentially leading to more breakouts. 

Free Scalp Massages in December!!!

Get help for acne in Chico, California at 916 Acne, Skin & Wellness Studio. To show our appreciation, 916 is offering FREE 10 MINUTE SCALP MASSAGES when you purchase a gift certificate or schedule a facial, peel, or acne treatment for the month of December. Ten minutes of touch goes a long way.

To purchase gift certificates, please call the studio at 877.603.9169 or visit us on-line at 916SKIN
Thank you for your patronage and happy holidays!!!

No More Rubbing Alcohol On Zits!!!

For those looking for acne care in Sacramento and Chico, California, 916SKIN is an acne clinic serving Northern California and beyond.  With bimonthly acne treatments and a customized home care regimen for your specific type of acne, we are getting people clear in approximately 12 weeks without the use of prescription medications. ACNE CONSULTATIONS: 530.680.2027

You wake up one morning with a raging zit.  Desperate to kill this new growth on your face, you reach into the cubbord for the one thing you are sure will bring death to anything lurking beneath the skin - rubbing alcohol. STOP!!! I beg you, don't ever do this again!  Aside from hardening the tissue, it completely strips the skin of oil. Over drying the skin will cause you to break out even more.  In an attempt to maintain homeostasis, that fine balance where everything continues to function the way it's supposed to, your oil glands pump out even more oil to compensate for what's been irradicated by the alcohol. The best thing you can do is clean it with a gentle, nonabrasive cleanser without rubbing or scrubbing it. Rubbing and scrubbing irritates the follicle and will only make it worse. Next, ice it! Sixty seconds of icing morning and night will reduce the inflamation and help prevent future scarring. Third, apply toner. Toner (without alcohol) removes residual cleanser and lowers the pH of your skin so that the next product you put on penetrates the skin instead of sitting on the surface doing nothing.  Next, apply an exfoliating serum (glycolic, salicylic, lactic, or mandelic). On a pain scale from 1 - 10, it shouldn't be higher than a 2 or 3 when you apply it to your skin. If it's higher than a 3 - that means it's too irritating for your skin (either too strong or the wrong serum).  If you are already using benzoyle peroxide (BPO), you can apply it after the serum. BPO is a very effective product in managing acne when used correctly.  There is a very specific way to use this product - using it incorrectly can make you breakout.

Treating acne is different for every person.  It depends on how much oil you produce, what type of breakouts you get, the location of your breakouts, and the sensitivty of your skin.  All these factors need to be taken into consideration when deciding which acne products to use. Do yourself a favor, and schedule a consultation so that you can get set up on a system that is right or you! ...and no more rubbing alcohol.

with love, 916