Periodic Breakouts: Understanding Hormonal Acne and Your Skin

In this episode of The Porecast, we’re tackling hormonal breakouts—why they happen, when they happen, and what you can do about them.

We’ll cover:

- The phases of your menstrual cycle and how each phase impacts your skin.

- Why PMS breakouts occur and the role hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone play.

- Other hormonal skin symptoms like oiliness, sensitivity, dryness, and inflammation.

- Practical strategies to manage and reduce hormonal breakouts, from skincare routines to lifestyle and nutrition tips.

By understanding the connection between your hormones and your skin, you’ll be better equipped to support your skin throughout the month.

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In this episode, Carly dives into the world of chemical peels—one of the most effective treatments for skin rejuvenation. Carly is here to clear up the myths, explain the science, and help you make an informed decision.

She covers:

- What chemical peels are and how they work to exfoliate and refresh the skin.

- The differences between AHAs (Alpha Hydroxy Acids), BHAs (Beta Hydroxy Acids), and PHAs (Polyhydroxy Acids), and how each acid type benefits your skin.

- Popular chemical peel brands like SkinMedica, Obagi, PCA Skin, and ZO Skin Health—why skincare professionals trust them and how they cater to different skin types.

- Common misconceptions about chemical peels, such as whether they are painful or only suitable for people with severe skin issues.

- Potential side effects of chemical peels, including redness, irritation, and hyperpigmentation, and tips on how to minimize these risks through proper aftercare.

If you've ever considered getting a chemical peel or want to improve your skin’s texture, tone, and clarity, this episode will equip you with everything you need to know to make the best choice for your skin!

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In this short and sweet episode, Carly breaks down and debunks the most common beauty myths she hears as a licensed Master Esthetician, including covering myths like:

- Does sun cure acne?

- If shaving causes hair to grow thicker and darker...

- If pores actually open and close...

- and if "moon masking" is worth it?

- and MORE!

If you don't know the answers to some of these, Carly dispels them succinctly and directly, but as always, with a little dash of fun.

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In the second part to this enlightening (no pun intended) conversation on advanced aesthetic laser and light modalities, Kylee and Carly talk about trending treatment approaches like Laser Stacking, Pre and Post laser care, and how to choose the right laser tech for you. We also talk about "normal" mild-to-moderate responses that you don't need to worry about, and severe reactions you do! Kylee also shares her current biggest ICKS in the skincare/beauty world. You don't want to miss this!

In this episode, Carly welcomes her guest, master aesthetician and laser-certified Kylee Forman. In Part 1 of a two-part interview, Carly & Kylee talk about laser aesthetic treatments including CO2, Tattoo Removal, Morpheus8, IPL/BBL, and more! Tune in to learn everything you've ever needed to know about aesthetic laser treatments.

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In this episode, Carly exposes the truth about the claim "medical-grade" as a category of skincare. She shares what seems to be the "pillars" or defining characteristics of those brands that identify, and she shares definitions of words like pharmaceuticals, drugs, and cosmetics. As always, she delivers this controversial information with fun, candor, and sensibilities.

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Carly talks about everything under the sun when it comes to Sun Protection and Care. She covers:

- Why sun protection is important

- What SPF actually means

- SPF ingredients and formulation

- Sunscreen and sun exposure myths

- And tips on application

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In this short but action-packed episode, Carly reveals some current top-trending skincare ingredients, and dissects them to discover if they are truly worth the hype. She shares and cites medical papers and studies, and cuts through the strategic marketing of these ingredients used by most brands, and gets to the bottom of it. Some of the ingredients she discusses include Beta Glucan and Zinc Hyaluronate.

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In today's episode, Carly, licensed esthetician, shares critical information on proper skincare while pregnant or breastfeeding. She covers:

- Common Skin Issues while pregnant

- Ingredients and Treatments to avoid while pregnant and nursing

- Skincare ingredients SAFE for pregnancy and nursing

- Professional treatments to safely receive during pregnancy

- Tips for pregnancy in the Spa

- and some extra considerations for skincare of women who are breastfeeding

If you are pregnant, will become pregnant, or you're a skincare pro that treats clients who are pregnant, you don't want to miss this important episode!

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In this episode, Carly explains in simple ways what antioxidants, free radicals, and oxidation are in the skin. She also talks about top antioxidant skincare ingredients. BONUS- She reviews the Top 10 beauty trends for Spring and Summer 2024.