Acne

Your belly, brain, and skin are all connected. When we have an imbalance in the gut it causes imbalances in our mental health (affecting moods and emotions), which in turn affects our skin. Read more

Wondering how to get rid of a pimple? Well, if you’ve ever had surgery, or saw it in action as a spectator, then you’re familiar with that brown liquid applied to cleanse the skin pre-incision. Read more

Charlotte’s Book is a trusted place to find and share information on the best in skincare, anti-aging, aesthetics, and wellness. Ask Charlotte your beauty or wellness question, and we’ll call upon one of the experts in The Book to provide you with the most up-to-date information. Read more

Skincare has always been important to me. I have oily and combination skin, meaning I’ve been dealing with acne-prone skin pretty much since I can remember. Read more

Hormones are a generic term for the body’s chemical messengers. They’re large, complex molecules produced in specialized glands, and they travel through the bloodstream to regulate the body’s tissues and organs. Read more

I suffer from cystic acne. The kind where the blemishes and lesions are so stubborn, they need to be injected with cortisone by a dermatologist. Read more

When it comes to acne, sometimes lotions and potions just don’t cut it. Pills can be complicated, and needles aren’t for everybody (I’m looking at you, cortisone)—but what’s left? Read more

It’s well-known that birth control can impact your skin—some may say it’s a godsend to clear up acne, while others may tell you it’s wreaked havoc. Read more

It doesn’t pinch, prick, scrub, freeze, or even burn: it’s just light.

LED treatments—whether full-body beds at the salon or powerful handheld devices for at-home treatments—are the unsung heroes of non-invasive skincare. Read more

Every person who struggles with acne is on a constant search to determine the root cause. Do you get breakouts from stress or hormones? Read more

Exercising, and therefore sweating, is an almost daily necessity. But there’s no reason to sacrifice your skin during spin, or yoga, or stand-up paddleboard yoga (yes, that’s a thing). Read more

As an aesthetician and skincare expert, this is one of the questions I’m asked most often: “How do I care for my skin when I have both both wrinkles and breakouts?  Read more