THE "OPTIMIZER" FOR ACNE...

Many people have misconceptions about toners for acne. Toners have a variety of functions and it all depends on what it's being used for (acne) and what it's being used with (products). 

When used to heal acne in Sacramento, toners clear away residual cleanser, dirt, oil and dead skin cells. The proper toner will hydrate your skin, as opposed to stripping it. Many are formulated with antioxidants to help protect your skin from the aging affects of free radicals. 

Most importantly, our toners lower the pH of your skin to a more acidic state so that the products you apply afterwards, mainly your actives that target acne, penetrate deeper into the epidermis to give you better results. Skip the toner and your expensive serums aren't nearly as effective. Think of your toner as an "optimizer" and don't go a day without it!

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GREEN TEA ACNE FACIAL

Healing acne in Chico is possible with the help of 916SKIN and a powerful polyphenol found in green tea called catechin. 

Catechins help prevent & repair skin damage including breakouts. The active properties in green tea are anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidants and also act as a booster to your sunscreen. When applied to the skin, it helps protect DNA from UV radiation and can reduce the formation of melanoma. Matcha green tea (powder) can be used in smoothies, baking... AND in cleansers, moisturizers & masks. 

Protect your skin from reflective UV rays. Regardless of how much green tea you ingest or apply to the skin, it isn't a substitute for sunscreen. When outside, apply sunscreen every 2 hours - even on rainy days or in the shade. 

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FATHER'S DAY ACNE FACIAL...

Wishing all the fathers out there a happy Father's Day from 916SKIN - Acne Clinic in Northern California.

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BENEFITS OF GRAPE SEED OIL FOR ACNE...

Protecting your skin and acne from UV rays can help prevent acne scarring and the formation of dark marks left by healing pimples in Chico, Ca. Most of us are well aware of the importance of sunscreen to protect us from skin damaging UV, but are you aware of the chemoprotective properties of grape seed oil against UV?

While it shouldn't take the place of sunscreen by any means, grape seed oil is loaded with proanthocyanidin, which has potent antioxidant power and helps prevent DNA mutations. Grape seed oil can be used for baking or sautéing, or to make homemade salad dressings.

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WHAT DOES PURPLE HAVE DO WITH ACNE...

Why is purple important for acne? Acne products & treatments in Chico are designed to exfoliate the skin, making it more susceptible to UV damage. UV exposure also turns red pimples into dark spots.

Beets, eggplant, plums & blueberries are loaded with anthocyanins, a polyphenol flavonoid, which gives these foods its purple pigment. "Purple" provides plants with powerful protection from UV radiation and DNA mutation. More and more research is revealing that "purple" offers similar chemoprotective benefits for us.

Researchers are now investigating "purple" for protection against skin cancer, high blood pressure, diabetes, neurological & cardiovascular issues.

Purple pigments can be found in black raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, elderberries, plums, grapes, acai, eggplant, beets, red beans, red lentils & black rice. Even carrots, potatoes, asparagus, cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, onions - come in a purple variety. The deeper the pigment, the higher the anthocyanins. So protect your skin and eat up!

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PROFESSIONAL ACNE FACIALS...

You can cleanse, scrub, ice, tone and moisturize at home. You can apply acne masks and spot treatments. You can even put your face over a steaming bowl of water. But, no matter what you do, there's no equivalent for the deep pore cleansing and power exfoliation that you receive during a professional acne facial in Chico. Daily skincare regimens will only get you so far. An Acne Specialist will take you the entire distance. 

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ACNE SCARRING, ALOE & UV PROTECTION...

Protect your acne in Chico, and your skin, from UV radiation. 
It only takes 
10 seconds of exposure for pigment to form on the skin. Pimples exposed to the sun and/or UV have a greater chance of leaving acne scars or dark marks. 

Aloe provides significant protective benefits against UV when applied before sun exposure. Aloe stimulates the production of metallothionein, an antioxidant that destroys free radicals in the skin. It also helps maintain peak levels of the powerhouse antioxidant enzymes superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase. Make sure the ingredients in your skincare system include aloe.

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ACNE SCARRING AND THE EFFECTS OF UV

Ultra violet radiation is the most prevalent factor in skin cancer pathology. One of the functions of vitamin E is to absorb UV energy, which protects your skin from 
photo-aging and 
acne scarring in Chico. 

Topical vitamin E serums or vitamin C serums that contain vitamin E are recommended before and after sun & UV exposure. Vitamin E scavenges the free radicals created by UV, increases cellular stability, and reduces cellular mutations in DNA.

Best food sources include: nuts, seeds and green leafy veggies.

Best topical source for the skin: Vitamin C & E serum in your bi-daily skincare routine.

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