Often times all of our skincare focus is put towards our face.  However, skin is the largest organ and it covers much more than just our face.

My clients, that workout are always telling me they get more breakouts on their chest and back. They ask, what can they use to prevent this?

Bion has come to the rescue and just launched, Naturally Clean - a great antibacterial light citrus scented wash that is ideal for body acne and post-exercise cleansing.  I am loving the results of this great new product and the fact that it is loaded with great ingredients.  For even greater results, followup with their new Naturally Moist Body Lotion - a deep hydrating lotion that forms a protective lipid barrier to hold moisture in.

This duo is a must have to care for and pamper your skin all over!!

Skin care definitely consists of a balancing act.  What is the situation on-hand showing us.  Am i oily/dryer etc…  Many of us hope one cream, one cleanser will work 365 days a year.

Yet our skin changes with climate, diet, stress and hormones etc.  If beautiful skin is your goal, you must keep on hand a variety of skin care products to address the needs of your ever-changing skin.

I often recommend  using my favorite exfoliating cleanser (and use myself), Bion Glycolic Cleanser, the week before your period, for acne/oily skin. As skin tends to get oilier 7 to 14 days before menstruation.  You may also need to lighten up on your moisturizer.  I love Skinceuticals B5, it is very hydrating, yet liquid.

One of my new favorite finds and recommendations to my clients with hormonal acne is Eminence 8 Greens Serum and 8 Greens Whipped Moisturizer.  It contains natural plant estrogen’s and does wonders to prevent hormonal acne.

Another quick fix is Bion Green Tea Mask does great as a post-treatment and weekly mask during these times.

Sigrid Yorke, Licenced Esthetician and Make-Up Artist.

Although we’re really enjoying the hot summer weather, it does tend to make the skin get oilier. In these conditions, skin is usually happier when you’re using a foam cleanser. Yonka gel nettoyant is one of my favorites. Not all foam cleansers are eye friendly, but this one is. It foams and feels light, but still takes off that stubborn eye makeup, a nice combination.

If you wear a lot of sunscreen (and since it’s summertime, I sure hope you’re extra careful about applying sunscreen), just be mindful to exfoliate more often. If you haven’t tried it, Blinc Resurf.a.stic is a great choice. It’s super easy and does a great job sweeping off dead cells that can lead to clogged pores. I also love Bion Glycolic Cleanser for those folks who get super oily, like I do. It just gives a great clean feeling, without stripping the skin, plus the glycolic acid also helps rid the skin of dead cells too.

During the summer months more clients will complaint about back breakouts: the dreaded “Bacne”. There are two main reasons for this, and both have to do with the change in the weather. We all love the warmer temperatures, but our bodies want to maintain a healthy core temperature even when we’re outside enjoying summer activities. So the body helps cool itself off by sweating. When those sweat glands get activated and the pores open up, the sunscreens we’re so careful to apply before outdoor activities (right??) can block the open pores and sebaceous glands. But, never fear, they don’t have to.

A great trick to help keep pores from becoming blocked is to exfoliate your skin with a loofah and to use  Bion Salicylic-Glycolic Gel, smoothing a thin layer over your back after you get out of the shower. This simple treatment will help to slough off dead skin cells and keep your skin more uniform. Using a loofah also increases the blood flow to the skin and can be really energizing. Just be aware, the salicylic-glycolic gel can make your skin somewhat more sensitive to the sun. So don’t skimp on protection, when you’re exposing your back. I know…you’d never skimp on protection.

Secondly, summer temperatures generally lead to an increase the skin’s overall oil production. So during this time of year I love using  Bion Blackhead/Whitehead Control.   It’s a very thin liquid and easy to use. You just sweep a thin layer over your trouble spots, under your moisturizer and voila, you’ll experience a great reduction in the amount of oil that could clog up those pores.

I’m in love with the new resurf.a.stic.s they are really cool. First they are easy to use, second they are REALLY effective. You apply it like a deodorant then you wet your fingers and spread it all over the area (they make 4 types, for different body parts). Then you massage in a circular motion and rinse. Voila, very, very smooth skin. You are ready to proceed with other products. They will be so much more effective as you have exfoliated off all the dead cellular debris.

I have been amazed over the past few weeks at how many of my clients who have started on Bion, have cleared up their acne. This stuff produces results, and clients are happy.

As an Aesthetician, one of the most common problems and complaints I hear about is acne. No one likes to have break outs; it’s hard on the self esteem. When you find a product that performs and can resolve 90% of the acne cases you see, well, you love it. It’s all about picking the right mix of products for the type of acne you have.