The Effects of Topical Acne Products & Birth Control Pills on Photosensitivity

To ensure you are using the correct products to treat acne in Chico, California, please schedule an acne consultation by calling 530-680-2027

Many topical acne products as well as birth control pills cause photosensitivity (sensitivity to the sun/light). When used simultaneously, the outcome can do more harm than good if the proper precautions aren't taken.  This includes increasing your risk of skin cancer, premature aging, and set backs in getting clear. The best precaution is to avoid the sun. If this isn't possible, limit your sun exposure, wear hats, wear an SPF with at least 7% zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, reapply sunscreen every two hours, and where your sunscreen even on cloudy or rainy days. If you're unable to take these precautions, it is better to not use photosensitizing skin care products the day before and the day of sun exposure. In some cases, it is better not to use the acne product at all because the risks out weigh the benefits.

Best Acne Treatment in Chico

Treatment for adult acne in Chico, California is available through 916 Acne, Skin & Wellness Clinic. On average, it takes 12 to 16 weeks to get clear. Please visit our website to learn more about our acne treatment program as well as our long distance program for acne management. 530.680.2027

The best acne skin care regime is one that uses the least amount of products at the lowest concentration to get you clear and keep you clear. The only side effects of such a regime should be those that are harmless.  Keep in mind, that in order to get clear and stay clear, it is often necessary to use a complete skin care system - one that may consist of many steps. Often times, staying clear requires advancing to more aggressive topical products.  That being said, everyone is different, and while your friend requires benzoyle peroxide at 2% to get clear, you may require benzoyle peroxide at 10% to achieve the same result. The best course of action is to find an acne doctor or an acne specialist that will provide you with a comprehensive consultation in order to cover the diverse aspects that underlie your acneic condition. Time is key here...  Time to build trust with your practitioner. Time to learn new habits. Time to adapt to new products. Time for your skin to heal. When you get discouraged, just remember... how much time you will save when you don't have to wear make-up anymore, when you don't spend an hour in front of the mirror every night picking, or when you don't cry yourself to sleep because you were too embarrassed to go to the movies with your friends. Yes, time is the key that will turn the lock to a new way of experiencing life!  

Treating Teen Acne

Treat teen acne in Chico at 916 Acne, Skin & Wellness Clinic. We treat acne without the use of prescription medication. Our patients are getting clear in 12 to 16 weeks.
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The best place to start with teens is to GET ON A ROUTINE. Get in the habit of washing your face every morning and every night. Stay away from Sea Breeze, and other stripping toners. Stay away from anything that burns, irritates, or turns your skin red. Moisturize with a water based, oil free lotion.  If you are truly prone to acne, it will take more than cleansing and moisturizing to get clear, but this is a good place to start. Try it for 2 months, if it doesn't work - then come see me.

Do X-Rays Help Treat Acne?

To effectively treat acne without the use of prescription drugs, please call and schedule a consultation with our acne specialist.  530.680.2027

In the 1920's x-rays were an acceptable method for treating acne, temporarily shrinking the sebaceous (oil) glands. Studies later revealed no improvement in using this method. Decades later, hundreds on former acne patients began developing skin cancers and thyroid cancer from their x-ray treatments. One patient developed 140 individual skin cancers that as a result of his radiation treatments.

Do Oily Foods Cause Oily Skin???

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Oily acne skin is influenced by genetics and hormones. Acne, is in part, triggered by a lipid dysfunction of the skin. Even if you are sneaking into the restroom every couple of hours to blot your face with toilet seat covers - those of you who do do this know what I'm talking about - your body still needs healthy fats for your skin to function properly. Try nuts, seeds, and cold water fish, as well as sesame, olive, flax, and evening primrose oils in salad dressings or for spiking your french baguette. Bon appetit!

Acne Product Management...

At 916SKIN - Acne & Wellness Clinic, we manage your acne products and home-care regimen with bimonthly consultations to get your skin clear and to keep it clear.

How many times have you used a product that gets you clear, for a while at least, then you start breaking out again? I hear this story over and over again from my patients. Your skin will eventually adapt to the products that you are using if it is not challenged enough.  There is a fine line between challenging your skin and not over irritating it. To get clear and stay clear, you need to maintain your balance on that fine line. You need to keep your pores sloughed and cleared without over drying or over irritating your skin - not an easy task.  That's where we come in!

For help managing your acne, please contact the clinic at 530.680.2027

Coupon Code for Clarisonic 2011

Hello people, and thank you for supporting our new on-line store! Use our COUPON CODE: 916SKIN-916 and receive 10%OFF Clarisonic Classic, Clarisonic Mia, Clarisonic Plus, and Clarisonic Opal when you shop at http://www.916skin.net/. This offer is unlimited - so stock up! The Clarisonic Mia makes a great stocking stuffer. Get one for everyone - they come in 10 different colors!

CONSULTATIONS: 30.680.2027

Topical C & Benzoyl Peroxide...

Topical Vitamin C (10% L-Ascorbic Acid) is available through 916 Acne, Skin & Wellness Clinic. Topical C can be ordered over the phone and shipped out the same day - free of charge.

While benzoyl peroxide is often a necessity for clearing acne topically, it also has its draw backs. Benzoyl peroxide causes free radical damage, the very same thing we try to prevent in the aging process. Topical L-Ascorbic Acid, not only stimulates fibroblasts to produce collagen and elastin for firm and resilient skin, but it also neutralizes free radicals caused from such things as benzoyl peroxide and sun exposure. Topical L-Ascorbic Acid also works synergistically with sunscreen to reduce the formation of sunburned cells.

Topical L-Ascorbic Acid is a must have for keeping skin tight and right! I apply 10% L-ascorbic acid every day and every night - rain or shine. When researching topical L-Ascorbic Acid, look for the following: a product that is in the form of a serum, lists L-ascorbic acid as one of the first ingredients, is water based, contains no alcohol or witch hazel, and has hydrating ingredients such as sodium PCA, glycerin, or sodium hyaluronate.

ACNE CONSULTATIONS: 530.680.2027

Clarisonic vs. Revlon Facial Brush...

916 Acne, Skin & Wellness Clinic carries Clarisonic Classic, Clarisonic Plus, Clarisonic Pro, as well as the Clarisonic Mia. Purchases can be made at the clinic, by phone, or by visiting our on-line store. Clarisonic ships FREE of charge!

In short, Clarisonic oscillates at 300 times per second using sonic frequency to gently loosen grit and grime from the day.  With the Revlon Facial Brush, the entire brush head rotates pulling and tugging at your skin. It may feel fine when you're using using it, but anything that pulls at your skin, day after day, will eventually breakdown the elastic fibers that keep you looking young. Do your skin a favor and invest in a Clarisonic!

ACNE CONSULTATIONS: 530.680.2027

Apricot Scrub and Acne...

916SKIN is an acne center serving Sacramento, Auburn, Redding, Chico and other surrounding areas.We also have a long distance acne program that is getting amazing results.

Sometimes I have to try really hard not to be a skin care snob, but Apricot Scrub...  Seriously, you might as well be using 50 grade sandpaper. It may be super smooth and squeaky clean afterwards, but keep up that habit and you'll encounter another skin enemy called "premature aging." Scrubs can be great for people with thick, oily, nonsensitive, noninflamed acne, but you need to use the correct scrub. Choose a scrub that is gentle with rounded beads or crystals to prevent over abrading your precious skin.

For product recommendations or for an acne Consultations: 530.680.2027   

Eye Cream for Acne Prone Skin...

916SKIN carries eye cream for acne prone skin. Our acne clinic is open by appointment. To purchase eye cream or schedule an acne consultation: 530.680.2027.

Skin Tinu discontinued their eye creams so we have introduced new eye treatments for our acne patients. Our Vitamin C products are great for smoothing fine lines and improving tone and evenness. I use my vitamin C every morning and every night.  I never go without it. And over the past year I have seen the lines around my eyes fade away!

How To Get Rid Of Acne...

At 916SKIN, we teach you how to get rid of acne through in-office acne treatments, medical-grade home care acne products, lifestyle changes, and hormonal guidance.
CONSULTATIONS: 530.680.2027

There are times when treating acne can be as simple as learning which acne products to use and how to use them. Treating acne is not a "one size fits all" solution. This is why certain acne systems work for some, but not for others. Your acne may require massive exfoliation while your friend's acne requires major antibacterial action. Everyone is different, and where ever you decide to go to seek help, you will want to make sure that the person treating you shares this philosophy.

Does Picking Cause Scars???

To treat acne scars in Chico, California please visit our website.  At our acne clinic... 916SKIN Acne, Skin & Wellness, we treat acne as well as post inflammatory scarring.
To schedule an acne consultation please call: 530.680.2027.

Yes, picking can cause scarring! Picking can cause scars that may have never formed if left alone. I know it seems impossible to "not pick," but it will be a huge payoff in your future if you can just let it be.

Where To Go For Great Make-Up...

At 916SKIN Acne, Skin & Wellness Studio, our focus is on getting our patients clear. We carry an effective assortment of medical grade acne products, which allows us to address each person's acne individually. We refer our patients to Pure Skin in Chico, California for their mineral make-up. Pure Skin carries quality minerals that won't clog your pores.

If you have acne, first come visit 916SKIN to get started on an acne skin care system... then go visit Yvonne & Lori down at Pure Skin to get color matched with your favorite non-comedogenic make-up.

ACNE CONSULTATIONS: 530.680.2027

Is PCA Active Sunscreen Good For Those With Acne?

If you are oily and prone to acne, PCA SKIN Active Sunscreen may feel great going on because it's so light and non-greasy, but beware, as great as this sunscreen feels it contains sodium chloride, and should be avoided by those with acne. If you have acne, try PCA Weightless protection instead.  It too is light, non-greasy, has a matte finish, and is perfect for acneic skin.

Weightless Protection is also available at our acne treatment center in Chico, 916SKIN.
ACNE CONSULTATIONS: 530.680.2027

Sunscreen for Acne Prone Skin...

PCA Weightless Protection SPF 45 has been flying off the shelves at our acne clinic in Chico.

Our acne patients love this new sunscreen by PCA! It's got potent UVA-UVB sun protection with 9% zinc oxide (that's really high!), and is super light weight, non-greasy, no pastiness what-so-ever, absolutely no pore clogging ingredients, and to top it off... glides on silky smooth!

If you have acne, you need this sunscreen!
ACNE CONSULTATIONS: 530.680.2027

Does PCA SKIN Acne Gel Work?

916SKIN - Acne, Skin & Wellness carries the full PCA SKIN cosmeceutical line with an exception of their acne care products including PCA SKIN Acne Gel.

Almost nothing works by itself. If you have acne - you need a system. Meaning, you need an entire home care regimen customized for your skin type and grade of acne. We have carefully selected acne products, in which each product is specifically formulated for different types of acne lesions. Acne products should not be one-size-fits-all. Different skin has different needs.

To schedule a consultation for our acne program please call 530.680.2027

Medications That Trigger Acne Lesions...

Help for acne in Sacramento and surrounding areas is available through 916SKIN. Our acne program has a success rate in the 95% range, and is getting patients clear in 12 to 16 weeks.

These are a few medications that are commonly known to cause acne lesions: cortisone, lithium, iodides, isoniazid, certain seizure medications, and hormone replacement if not kept in balance.

ACNE CONSULTATIONS: 530.680.2027

Acne Products For My Face... On My Back?

At 916SKIN, we treat grades 1 through 4 acne vulgaris, which includes the treatment of body acne. 916 avoids the use prescription medications, and focuses on a more natural approach using cosmeceuticals and nutraceuticals.

Can you use your acne products for your face on your back? Yes! But keep in mind that your back is much less sensitive than your face, and can tolerate stronger products. Often times, your back requires a different regimen than your face.

ACNE CONSULTATIONS: 530.680.2027

Keep your hands off your face!!!

At 916SKIN, we treat acne without the use of prescription medication. Our acne program is designed to get patients clear in 12 to 16 weeks.

Now, about keeping your hands off your face...
Treating acne is multi-factorial, and there are many things you can do to help control the disease. You can start by keeping your hands off of your face! Most of us don't realize just how much we touch our face throughout the day. When patients initially come into the clinic, I will point out that they keep touching their face. By the time their next visit rolls around, they often tell me they were surprised by how often they caught themselves touching their face once I brought it to their attention. We do it when we're nervous, when we study, when we have an itch, or sometimes for no reason at all.  Bacteria exists on your skin... and in your follicles (pores) no matter how well you cleanse, but keeping your hands off of your face is one more step you can take towards controling the bacteria, and controlling your acne.

ACNE CONSULTATIONS: 530.680.2027

About Accutane (Isotretinoin)

916 Acne, Skin & Wellness is an acne clinic in Northern California. We successfully treat acne without the use of prescription medications, and offer a long distance program for those throughout the U.S..  On average, our patients get clear in 3 to 4 months.
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What is Isotretinoin?
Isotretinoin ((13cis)-retinoic acid)) is a derivative of vitamin A, commonly known as Accutane, or generically Asmnesteem, Claravis, and Sotret.

How Does Isotretinoin (Accutane) Work:
Isotretinoin impedes cellular reproduction (cell growth) and oil-gland function. Isotretinoin also depletes the body's water-holding molecules, which help lubricate and protect tissue in the skin, scalp, eyes and joints.

What You Should Know About Isotretinoin:
Isotretinoin (Accutane) is FDA approved to treat severe, nodular acne that has not been helped by other treatments, including antibiotics. Although it is commonly prescribed to treat less severe acne, including mild acne, it is NOT FDA approved for this purpose.

Isotretinoin may cause serious mental health problem including depression, psychosis, and suicide. In an effort to regulate teratogenicity and reduce fetal malformation, the FDA has implemented a program called iPLEDGE™ to restrict the distribution of Isotretinoin. Isotretinoin must only be prescribed by those registered and activated with the iPLEDGE program. Isotretinoin must only be dispensed by a pharmacy registered and activated with iPLEDGE, and must only be dispensed to patients who are registered and meet all the requirements of iPLEDGE.

For more information on Isotretinoin, view the Medication Guide at: http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/ucm085729.htm scroll down and click on Accutane.

Will Glycolic Acid Help My Breakouts?

916 Acne, Skin & Wellness Studio offers glycolic acid for acne. 916 offers glycolic acid 5% and glycolic acid 10% in a water based serum.  To ensure that you receive the correct products for your type of acne, and understand how to use them properly, all acne products at 916 require a consultation prior to purchase.

Glycolic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid derived from sugar cane.  It has a shorter carbon chain than other alpha hydroxies.  It consists of 2 carbons, which allows it to penetrate quicker and deeper. And although it is more effective at controlling oil than mandelic, it can also cause more irritation.  Not everyone is a candidate for glycolic. And in many cases, glycolic is a product that you work up to - rather than start out on. Irritation causes dryness, and dryness causes breakouts - so better to start conservatively and avoid potential breakouts!     

Zeno Clears Acne

916SKIN now offers the Zeno acne device. Zeno will be available beginning April 1st at our acne clinic, 916 Acne, Skin & Wellness Studio, or at our online store, 916SKIN.NET.

Zeno is a proprietary acne clearing device. It is a hand-held, portable, electronic, medical device that is clinically proven to clear pimples. Zeno is the most scientifically advanced and effective device available for treating acne, and is best suited for those with mild to moderate inflamed acne (red pimples, or pustules with a red base). When used in combination with our acne treatments and customized home care routine, Zeno helps give you a jump start on clearing acne fast.

Zeno technology emits a heat shock in the microorganisms that cause skin lesions, killing P. acnes bacteria, and helping the skin to return to a healthy state.  P. acnes bacterium is responsible for 90% of all inflamed acne.

ACNE CONSULTATIONS: 530.680.2027

$10 OFF Acne Treatment

916SKIN - Acne, Skin & Wellness Studio is offering $10 OFF an acne treatment in Chico, California through Thursday, March 10th.

ACNE CONSULTATIONS: 530.680.2027

Acne Clinic in Chico!!!

916SKIN is an acne clinic in Chico, California dedicated to getting our patients clear.  Although there is no cure for acne, there is help for acne that WILL get you clear in 12 to 16 weeks. The key to getting clear is not in the form of a pill, but consistent treatment and communication with an acne specialist who knows and understands your skin, your lifestyle, and your constitutional weaknesses. People are often amazed at how quickly they respond to acne treatment, especially since most of my acne patients have tried just about everything before they discover my acne program - walking into my clinic so reluctant and discouraged. If you possess the patience it takes to get clear skin, and the diligence to do a morning and evening home care routine without fail - I can help you.

Start by scheduling an acne consultation. For $25 you get a 60 minute consult. It is a great opportunity to have all of your questions answered.

ACNE CONSULTATIONS: 530.680.2027

What Type of Acne is the Hardest to Treat???

Acne care in Chico, California is available at 916SKIN.  916 is an acne clinic treating grades 1 through 4 acne vulgaris through bimonthly acne treatments and a customized, progressive, topical home care routine.  Most patients experience immediate improvement, and are completely clear within 12 to 16 weeks.  ACNE CONSULTATIONS: 530.680.2027

Grade 2 acne is the most difficult to treat. Grade 2 acne consists mainly of whiteheads - tiny impacted bumps that make the skin feel bumpy and grainy.  The follicular/pore opening on whiteheads is in some cases very tiny, which makes it difficult to do extractions.  Grade 2 patients need massive exfoliation - Clarisonic, scrub, hydroxy acids, vitamin A products, and often times other peeling agents.  Grade 2 acne takes the longest to get clear, so, not only do they need massive exfoliation, they need a lot of patience.   

Dermatologist that treats acne in Chico, California

Although 916 Acne, Skin & Wellness is not a dermatology clinic in Chico, California; we are, however, an acne clinic treating both inflamed and non-inflamed acne without the use of prescription drugs such as Accutane, Tazorac, or Adapalene.

If you would like to have clear, acne free skin in 12 to 16 weeks please contact the acne clinic to schedule your consultation: 530.680.2027

Foods That Cause Acne!!!

Acne care in Chico, California is available at 916SKIN - Acne, Skin & Wellness Studio. For more information on acne facts & myths visit our website at http://www.916skin.com/. Acne consultations are available for local and long distance patients: 530.680.2027.

What causes acne? Genetics.  However, if you have a genetic predisposition for acne there are many other things that can trigger your breakouts including foods that are known to spike your androgens.  Androgens are male-type hormones such as testosterone and DHEA that are found in both men and women.  Try to avoid the following foods: peanuts, peanut oil, peanut butter, corn oil, wheat germ, shellfish, organ meats, sweetbreads, beef and liver. These influence hormones that can exacerbate acne. Eating something off of this list occasionally probably won't have much of an affect, but I have had patients who got clear instantly once they kicked their daily peanut butter habit.

Tiny Hairs On My Nose or Blackheads???

Acnemanagement, blackhead removal and deep pore cleansing in Chico is available at 916SKIN - Acne, Skin & Wellness Clinic. ACNE CONSULTATIONS: 530.680.2027

If you see tiny little black or brown hairs growing on the surface of your skin... look again, they may be blackheads! The proper name is microfilaments.  Microfilaments are similar to blackheads except their structure looks like that of a tiny hair or splinter. If you are able to remove it with tweezers you may notice there is no root ball at the end of the filament as you would see on a hair. 

With the correct treatment to prepare the skin and loosen the follicular debris, microfilaments can be removed quite successfully - leaving you with a clean, smooth, healthy looking nose.  Often times, the nose can be extremely sensitive, and many people can't tolerate the extractions. In this case, we remove what we can from the follicles (pores)... depending on what you can tolerate, and send you home with products that will clear the microfilaments over time. Proper cleansing, use of a Clarisonic Facial Brush, and exfoliants are all  very important in clearing those impactions.  Be patient... using products alone can take up to 3 to 6 months to get results.

"One Man's Meat Is Another Man's Poison"

Can chemical and food sensitivities cause acne? Although genetics is the underlying cause of acne, diet plays a critical role in preventing a wide range of degenerative diseases and premature aging including many skin disorders such as acne, psoriasis, and eczema. Knowing what you are sensitive or intolerant to can help alleviate numerous conditions such as digestive disorders, migraines, obesity, chronic fatigue, aching joints, autism, acne and other skin disorders, and many more.  At 916SKIN, we use the ALCAT test, which tests for sensitivities to foods, functional foods, herbs, food additives, food colorings, molds, and environmental chemicals. By eliminating (in some cases rotating) what you are sensitive or intolerant of can have a dramatic affect on your skin and on your health.  Following a customized protocol will enhance your health and improve your quality of life.

To schedule an ALCAT consultation or testing please contact the clinic.
ACNE CONSULTATIONS: 530.680.2027 

Dermatologist Developed Acne Program!!!

Looking for a dermatologist in Chico, California to treat your acne?  916SKIN - Acne, Skin & Wellness Studio is not a dermatology clinic, it is, however, a clinic dedicated to the treatment of acne with a dermatologist-developed acne program.  Our Clear Skin Program is designed to treat acne without the use of prescription medications, and is not suited for everyone as it requires a great deal of patience and persistence.  Patience for results, and persistence for a rigorous home care regimen. Once you get the hang of your skin care routine, it doesn't take much time - 5 to 10 minutes at most.  If you are good at sticking to a routine, the acne program will transform your skin.  If you are not a routine-kind-of-person, if you do not see yourself following a number of steps every morning and every night - then this is not the path for you. You will just be throwing your money away.  To learn more, I suggest scheduling a consultation. 

ACNE CONSULTATIONS: 530.680.2027

Food Allergies and Acne!!!

Testing for food sensitivities in Chico, California is now available through 916SKIN.  916 is an acne clinic dedicated to the treatment of acne vulgaris.  Patients often say they have food allergies, when what they are truly referring to are commonly known as food sensitivities or intolerances.  Less than 5% of the population have true food allergies.  Sensitivities or intolerances to food, chemicals, and other substances can trigger acne in certain individuals. The ALCAT test analyzes how your blood reacts to over 350 different foods and chemicals. For more information on the ALCAT or our acne program please call the clinic.

ACNE CONSULTATIONS: 530.680.2027

Can Food Sensitivities Cause Acne???

Treating acne and acne scars in Chico, California, 916 is an exclusive acne clinic serving Northern California and beyond.  Our long distance acne program is getting people clear all the way out to Salem, North Carolina. 
Many people ask me "can food sensitivities/intolerances cause acne?" Well, it's not the cause of acne, but sensitivities to foods, chemicals, and other substances can trigger acne in certain individuals.  In addition to our acne program, 916 is offering the ALCAT Food & Sensitivity Test. 

CONSULTATIONS: 530.680.2027

Tatja here. Get the goods on my impulsive past exposed in the CN&R last month!!!  Not exactly a predictable path for an acne specialist, but I’ve had a lot of fun and have never felt like I have missed out on anything.  There is plenty of time to reinvent ourselves… again…and again. So like Miss Frizzle says “take chances, make mistakes, and get messy” or something like that. 

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Allergy Testing to Manage Your Acne!!!

Beginning February 1st, 916SKIN will be offering the ALCAT Food and Chemical Sensitivity/Intolerance Test in Chico, California.  Although acne is genetically predetermined, acne can be triggered by sensitivities to certain foods, chemicals, and other substances.  The ALCAT provides the most comprehensive and reliable testing, identifying reactions to over 350 different foods, chemicals, molds, lectins, and other substances.  For more information on the ALCAT test visit their website, or call 916SKIN to schedule a consultation at 530.503.9169.  We provide allergy/sensitivity testing for acne patients as well as for those seeking to optimize their overall health.

CONSULTATIONS: 530.680.2027