Skincare Blog


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Guide to Intermittent Fasting for Acne: Does it work?

Intermittent fasting (IMF) has been all the rage for weight loss, but have you ever considered it for skin health?  As a dermatologist, I want to…

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Chinese Medicine for Acne: 5 Steps to Heal Breakouts

If you’ve been struggling with chronic breakouts and would like to try a more natural treatment style, Chinese herbal medicine for acne may be a…

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Melatonin for Skin: The New Anti-Aging Secret?

In my dermatology research, I’m always looking for what’s coming up in skincare. After all, you deserve the best!  Melatonin is one product making…

Chinese Body Clock

The Chinese Body Clock & Your Skin: What You Need to Know

We hear a lot about the circadian rhythm, biological clocks, and optimal schedules for things like eating and working out. It seems like every few…

Break Out During PMS

The Skin Cycle & Your Period: Why You Break Out During PMS

Acne before your period is a common part of PMS. It can also coincide with your natural skin cycle. Let’s take a look at why it happens — and what…

Circadian Rhythm and the Skin

Skin & Circadian Rhythm [Optimize Your Skin Care + Sleep]

You may have heard of circadian rhythm before, but do you know what it is? Your circadian rhythm is the natural, internal process that governs many…

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How Your Skin Cycle Changes [Plus, How to Improve It]

You’ve heard of cycling classes, recycling, and a laundry cycle… but did you know you have a skin cycle, too? Many women don’t know that…

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Anti-Androgens for Acne: DIM, Saw Palmetto, and Vitex

And just like that...it's another morning where there is yet another random pimple on the jawline. Ugh..when does it stop?  Well, 3 anti-androgens…

Melanoma

Melanoma: Warning Signs, Causes, and Treatment

In my dermatology practice, I get all sorts of questions, from why hormonal acne is flaring up to if it’s “normal” to have a certain rash.…

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The Gift of Better Skin: Dr. Jeffries Integrative Clean Beauty Gift Guide*

Give the gift of better skin inside & out all year long with these clean beauty recommendations that your loved ones will enjoy long after their…