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Do This Instead Of Picking Your Pimples!

📌Every time you pick at a breakout, you’re creating more than just a wound—you may be causing dark spots, prolonged healing, and permanent scarring, especially in melanin-rich skin.

1️⃣ Keep your hands away from your face as much as possible.

2️⃣ Use a professional spot treatment to discourage picking.

3️⃣ Apply acne treatments as directed (such as Benzoyl Peroxide or Adapalene if appropriate for your skin).

4️⃣ See an esthetician or dermatologist for professional extractions instead of trying to remove clogged pores yourself.

5️⃣ Wear sunscreen daily to help prevent dark marks from becoming more noticeable.

6️⃣ Your skin heals best when it’s left alone and treated properly.

At V’La Von Studio Spa, we help treat:
✔️ Active acne
✔️ Congested pores
✔️ Acne scars
✔️ Hyperpigmentation

Healthy skin is a journey—not a battle. Let us help you clear your skin the right way.

📍Book your acne consultation today.

Exfoliation for melanin-rich skin!! Keep it light and gentle 😉

DERMATHOD USA Peel Pads—product SPOTLIGHT 🫶🏽

A popular Korean skincare exfoliation treatment that combines PHA (Polyhydroxy Acid) and LHA (Lipo-Hydroxy Acid) for gentle yet effective skin renewal. They are designed to stay on the skin and provide slow-release exfoliation.

These pads can work well for clients concerned with:

* Acne and congestion
* Post-acne marks
* Hyperpigmentation
* Rough texture
* Aging skin
* Sensitive skin needing gentle exfoliation

Use 1-3 times weekly, preferably at night, and always recommend daily SPF to protect results.

For melanin-rich skin, I particularly like that the exfoliation is gentle enough to support cell turnover without the aggressive peeling that can sometimes trigger inflammation and worsen PIH.

SUGAR AND PROCESSED CARBS… does it really matter…🤔

Here’s how they may affect acne:

1. Raise blood sugar quickly – Foods like candy, soda, white bread, pastries, sugary cereals, and chips have a high glycemic load. They cause rapid spikes in blood glucose.

2. Increase insulin levels – Higher insulin can stimulate the production of hormones and growth factors (especially IGF-1) that increase oil (sebum) production in the skin.
3. Promote inflammation – Frequent blood sugar spikes may increase inflammatory processes, which can worsen acne lesions.

4. Encourage clogged pores – Increased oil production and inflammation create conditions that make acne more likely.

Research has found that people who follow a low-glycemic diet (more vegetables, legumes, whole grains, lean proteins, and minimally processed foods) often experience improvements in acne compared with those consuming a lot of refined carbohydrates.

Examples of foods that may worsen acne in susceptible individuals:

* Sugary drinks and energy drinks
* Candy and desserts
* White bread, white rice, and many processed snacks
* Sweetened breakfast cereals

Foods that may help:

* Vegetables and fruits
* Beans and lentils
* Whole grains
* Fish and other lean proteins
* Nuts and seeds

Keep in mind that acne is influenced by multiple factors, including genetics, hormones, stress, skincare products, and sometimes dairy consumption. Not everyone notices a connection between and