SKIN by alexa

✨Sebaceous Filaments Vs Blackheads✨

I have a lot of clients often come to me complaining about sebaceous filaments, thinking they are blackheads. Sebaceous Filaments are a natural part of our skin & actually help protect it!

⭐️ So what is the difference?

Sebaceous Filaments are located inside the follicle of the pore and help move oil from the sebaceous gland to the surface of the skin. How “large” or noticeable they are depends on skin care/skin type, age, and the size of the follicle itself.

Blackheads on the other hand are a combination of oil, dead skin cells and bacteria clogged within the pore.

⭐️ Okay, so how do I get rid of them?

Sebaceous filaments should not be extracted, but they can be minimized with the proper treatments & skin care. Active ingredients such as: glycolic acid, salicylic acid, and lactic acid may help.

Blackheads can and should be extracted by a professional only. With proper treaments and use of the ingredients listed above, you can treat & prevent blackheads.

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✨ 3 REASONS YOUR ACNE ISNT HEALING ✨

🤍 You may be using the wrong products or switching products too often. I reccomend gel/foaming cleansers, cleansers with benzoyl peroxide, clay masks, etc. We want to make sure we are giving new products atleast 14 days for our skin to get accustom to it (you may break out during those 14 days).

🤍 You may be eating the wrong foods. Most times, acne is just a visual of what’s happening inside the body. Sometimes our bodies are intolerant to certain foods & eating those foods can cause acne. Every body/person is different, so I won’t give any specific food tips, but food sensitivity tests can allow you to see what’s causing sensitivity/inflammation in the body.

🤍 You may have an underlying health condition. Like I said before, most times acne is showing you that something is unbalanced inside the body. I always reccomend starting with your doctor and going over any health conditions/hormone imbalances you may have.

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✨ 5 tips to keep your skin hydrated ✨

💧WATER, WATER, WATER!! I know you’ve heard it a million times, but I’ll tell you once more to keep drinking your water. Not only will it keep your skin healthy & glowing, but water is the #1 detox to flush out toxins from the body and you can mix it up with different infusions as well! My recommendation is about 1oz of water per lb you weigh.

💧You want to ensure you are including humectants & emollients into your daily skincare routine. Humectants are ingredients that draw moisture from the air & retain the moisture in your skin (ex: Hyaluronic acid, glycerin, aloe vera. Emollients are typically ingredients that lock in that moisture (ex: jojoba oil, grape seed oil, or sunflower oil). Emollients along with SPF will help protect from the elements, but different routines work for different climates.

💧Do not over exfoliate!! Yes, exfoliating is crucial to healthy skin but over exfoliation can cause more harm than good. To some degree dead skin cells are “good” for the skin & help prevent from moisture loss. Depending on your skin type, you want to exfoliate anywhere from at least 1 time per week to no more than 3 times per week.

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