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  • Specializing in the care of problem skin

    Donita White, Licensed Esthetician and Acne Specialist|Sep 2, 2017

    More than 60 million Americans suffer from some form of acne breakouts. Acne affects more than 80% of all teenagers at some time in their lives, and clogged pores make up more than 25% of all visits to the dermatologist. Acne has now reached epidemic proportions in adults, especially women. Let's lay to rest these acne myths! *. It is not due to dirty skin. *. It's not caused by eating chocolate. *. It isn't due to sexual frustration. *. It isn't restricted to teenagers. Acne is an actual...

  • How to get rid of acne

    Donita White, Licensed Esthetician and Acne Specialist|Apr 29, 2017

    You can't cure acne but you can have clear skin if you know what you are doing. There are a few key concepts that you need to know to get your skin clear and get rid of acne. 1. You need to use the right acne products for your type of acne. A product that is good for inflamed acne (pimples, pustules and cysts) will not be good for non-inflamed acne (blackheads and whiteheads). 2. You need these products to be strong enough for your type of skin. If they are not, your skin will not change much....

  • Are pimples really acne?

    Donita White|Sep 26, 2015

    “My son doesn’t have acne! He just has those regular teenage pimples, you know, that all kids get!” “I don’t have acne. I just have these hormonal breakouts that happen at that time of the month.” “I don’t know why my daughters have those awful-looking acne pimples. I never had acne. Plenty of blackheads and those bumps beneath the skin, but no acne, thank heaven!” “I have never had acne…I get congested pores, but who doesn’t?” When you refer to yourself as an Acne Specialist, you hear it all. To many, “acne” really is the worst of four l...

  • How to get rid of acne

    Donita White, Licensed Esthetician & Acne Specialist|Aug 29, 2015

    You can’t cure acne but you CAN have clear skin if you know what you are doing. There are a few key concepts that you need to know to get your skin clear and get rid of acne. 1. You need to use the right acne products for your type of acne. A product that is good for inflamed acne (pimples, pustules and cysts) will not be good for non-inflamed acne (blackheads and whiteheads). 2. You need these products to be strong enough for your type of skin. If they are not, your skin will not change much. If they are too strong, you will irritate and dehyd...

  • Free things to do to stop your acne from getting worse

    Donita White, Licensed Esthetician and Acne Specialist from Skinovative|Aug 1, 2015

    Grab an ice cube! When you find or feel a pimple forming, grab an ice cube and rub it gently over the spot for 2-3 minutes, and keep it moving. Don’t let it sit in one place or you will ”burn” yourself. You can do this 2-3 times a day. Ice therapy will begin to reduce the inflammation and in some cases even stop the pimple from forming. Now available at Natural Health Massage & Spa: Soothie Q’s refreezeable, reusable “ice cube” on a stick! Don’t pick! The temptation is so great! What are you going to do with that big old pimple? While you belie...

  • Skinovative Face and Body

    Donita White, Licensed Esthetician, Acne Specialist, RN|Apr 26, 2014

    Real Solutions for Clear Skin More than 60 million Americans suffer from some form of acne breakouts. Acne affects more than 80% of all teenagers at some time in their lives, and clogged pores comprise more than 25% of all visits to the dermatologist. Acne now has hit epidemic proportions in adults, especially women. What used to be just a teenage problem is now a real challenge in people's lives. What is a Face Reality Certified Acne Specialist? Face Reality Acne Clinic was launched in 2005 by...