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ACNE is the four letter word that makes most people cringe. I am sadly one of those unlucky people that have adult acne; mine is caused by overactive hormones and I really hate it. I am working hard to battle it and with the help of my Esthetician, Doctor and Dermalogica, I hope to win that battle soon.

HOW IS ACNE CAUSED?
“Blemishes start when sebaceous glands, which are attached to the skin’s hair follicle canal, produce too much oil. When there is excess oil production - combined with ’sticky’ dead skin cells lining the hair follicle canal that fail to flake - the pore becomes clogged. These conditions multiply, causing inflammation,” explains David Orentreich, Clinique’s Guiding Dermatologist.

Good daily skin care is so important for acne prone skin and will help remove excess oil, keep pores clear, and speed the healing of breakouts.

WOULD A FACIAL HELP?
People with blackheads and other non-inflammatory blemishes may indeed find regular facials help to reduce the amount of breakouts they experience. During a facial treatment, estheticians perform extractions by manually removing pore blockages, or comedones. By extracting these impactions, the pores are cleared of excess oil and cellular debris. Blemishes are less likely to form, improving some cases of non-inflammatory acne.

HANDS OFF!
David Orentreich strongly recommends that you do not take matters into your own hands - that means NO squeezing or PICKING (though so tempting). He says that squeezing traumatizes and often breaks the stretched pore under the surface. The pore contains oils and bacteria and when squeezed will set off a spot.

SUGGESTED PRODUCTS

Clinique Acne Solutions Clear Skin System Kit

The perfect introduction to the Acne Solutions Clear Skin System. Three simple steps that work together to treat acne—and help prevent future breakouts.
Step 1: Cleansing Foam
Step 2: Clarifying Lotion
Step 3: Clearing Moisturizer

Kit includes a 1.7 oz Cleansing Foam, 3.4 oz Clarifying Lotion, and a 1 oz Clearing Moisturizer.

Clinique
www.clinique.ca www.clinique.com
Available at Sears and The Bay

Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Stress Control Line with Microclear

This line contains a new technology called MicroClear, which is clinically proven to boost delivery of acne medicine to unclog congested pores and speed treatment deep to the source. Each product is formulated with skin-soothers, including green tea and cucumber, to actively reduce redness and irritation.

Products in the line: 3 in 1 Hydrating Acne Treatment, Power-Foam Wash, Power-Clear Scrub.

Neutrogena
www.neutrogena.com www.neutrogena.ca
Available at CVS Pharmacy and Shoppers Drugmart

Clean and Clear ADVANTAGE Acne Control Kit

This convenient kit includes 3 Acne Controlling products that contain bacteria-fighting ingredients, penetrating pores and fighting breakouts long after you’ve washed your face.

Kit includes: Acne Control Cleanser 4 oz, Acne Control Moisturizer 2 oz, Spot Treatment .5 oz.

Clean and Clear
www.cleanandclear.ca www.cleanandclear.com
Available at CVS Pharmacy and Shoppers Drugmart

Murad Acne Complex Starter Kit

Sized for travel, this comprehensive collection of blemish-blasters is equipped with four target-specific products, which work synergistically to heal acne and decrease oil production.

Kit includes: Clarifying Cleanser 2 oz, Exfoliating Acne Treatment Gel 1 oz, Acne Spot Treatment .25 oz, Skin Perfecting Lotion 1 oz.

Murad
www.murad.ca www.murad.com
Available at Sephora and Chatters

Philosophy Acne Kit

Philosophy offers a four-step approach to treating acne that is benzoyl peroxide free.
Step 1 - Suppress excessive oil production
Step 2 - Shed the pore wall (exfoliate)
Step 3 - Help sanitize the skin to protect against bacteria
Step 4 - Seal the skin to help keep the good treatments in and the bad elements out

Kit includes: On A Clear Day Super Wash For Oily Skin 3.3 oz, On A Clear Day Blemish Serum for Adult Acne 1 oz, On A Clear Day Hydrogen Peroxide Cream 1 oz, On A Clear Day Protection Cream 1 oz.

Philosophy
www.philosophy.com
Available at Sephora and Blossom Lounge

Dermalogica MediBac Clearing Adult Acne Treatment Kit

Each product, with its unique acne-fighting and clearing ingredients, is designed to be layered upon the skin to provide around-the-clock, maximum control of the four main factors that contribute to acne: overactive sebaceous glands (the production of too much oil), dead skin cell accumulation, bacteria and inflammation.

Kit includes: Clearing Skin Wash 1.7 oz, Clearing Mattifier 0.5 oz, Overnight Clearing Gel 0.5 oz, Concealing Spot Treatment 0.1 oz, Sebum Clearing Masque 0.75 oz and a Oil Control Lotion (sample).

Dermalogica
www.demalogica.ca www.dermalogica.com
Available at Spas throughout North America

If you find that nothing is helping clear up your acne, visit your doctor or dermatologist.

The Armani Spring 2008 Collection is all about looking fresh and feminine, with a touch of colour. Skin is translucent with a slight iridescence, lips are highlighted with light soft colours, and eyes pop with a contrast of light, iridescent and vivid colours.

I just adore the makeup on campaign face, Sasha Pivarova, she looks just exquisite.

FACE
Luminous Silk Powder
Luminous Silk Powder, a Micro-fil pressed powder formulated with spherical silk-like ingredients, glides seamlessly onto the skin without settling into fine lines. The combination of matifying powders and ultra fine luminous particles blend and tone the skin leaving a perfect sheer radiant, matte finish.

Fluid Sheer Radiance
Imparts an iridescent light and brightens the complexion with a flush of sheer, fresh colour.

Sheer apricot shade (17)
Sheer vibrant pink (18)

EYES
Maestro Mono Eye Shadow
A long-wearing buildable eye shadow with a smooth, silky finish.

Matte fresh green (15)
Sparkling pink beige - Limited Edition (19)
Iridescent white (16)
Matte nude pink (1)

Eye Brow Gel - Limited Edition
A versatile glossy light chestnut color suitable for light to medium brows.

Glossy light chestnut (2)

Maestro Mascara
A patented lash-tailoring and instant-volumizing mascara for a thicker, fuller, and more dramatic eye look.

Dark charcoal grey (2)

LIPS
ArmaniSilk
High colour cream lipstick for luxurious, lasting comfort.

Soft pink - Limited Edition (67)
Beige (55)

Lip Shimmer
Sparkling and iridescent coloured gloss that embellishes lips with soft, moisturizing colour.

Beige (49)

NAILS
Fluid Shine
Lasting nail polish to complement every makeup look.

Nude pink (26)

www.giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com www.giorgioarmanibeauty.com

“My favorite smell is the first smell of spring in New York” Andy Warhol

I was in Sephora recently and was amazed at the number of lipglosses on the market - I just had to take a photo at this double-sided stand.

Now I thought I had quite the collection - guess not!