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April 8, 2024
Green Tea
Underrated lifestyle hack that's gentle and effective if you have realistic expectations.
I've been an avid tea drinker for nearly 10 years and I found this to be the best supportive care I could ask for. I didn't start drinking it specifically for acne, but I noticed my skin get worse when I wasn't in the habit of drinking green tea every day. It doesn't work like a treatment as far as medication or diy remedies go, but in addition to a good skin care routine, green tea is the GOAT. I tend to sip on tea throughout the day, but I have a more intensive ritual for sore pimples that helps accelerate the process. If you can stomach a strong brew of loose leaf sencha (a japanese variety), put hydrocolloid patches on the worst spots then drink a whole teapot. The warmth and caffeine will work up a bit of a sweat which helps hydrate my skin and activate the pimple patches more quickly. right before bed I remove the patches and usually they extracted everything completely. This has saved me so much money now that I don't have to use them on the same mark for multiple days. I caution against using it if caffeine is a trigger for you though. I know everyone has different body chemistry so use your best judgement. I have combination skin and live in a dry climate so I'm prone to severe dehydration. Skin barrier support and drinking healthy beverages is my best defense against stubborn acne, but that may not be the case for people who have very oily skin types or they live in a wet climate.
March 29, 2024
Lasers
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ACNE SCAR REVISION
I recently had The ULTRA CLEAR CORING Laser. The procedure allows for minimal downtime 4 days the pain of procedure was minimal 1-4 depending on areas and depth. Totally doable!!!!! The above pics are only 6 days post op. I couldn’t be happier. Scar revision is a process!! Dr Shanthala will not waste your time or money. If you are a good candidate you will be grateful to work with her. She is Very compassionate as well as skilled. This is the best treatment I have found. Dr Shanthala is a brilliant doctor. She is located in Peabody, MA and is convenient to Boston as well as the North Shore area and surrounding areas.
March 27, 2024
Manuka Honey
Not for me.
I like how it gives the skin a glow and softens it. But that's it. It breaks me out every time. No matter what anyone says about honey being antibacterial and so not supposed to cause acne, the fact is it's just way too thick in general to sit on my skin and feels like it suffocates my pores. It's also not a good moisturizer despite it supposedly being a humectant. It leaves a slightly dry feeling film on my skin and the next morning I've noticed a few dry flaky areas.

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