The visible pores on the surface of skin are hair follicles, and when those follicles become blocked, acne can develop on the face, neck, back, and chest. Acne has three causes, including c. acnes bacteria proliferation inside the hair follicle, overactive sebaceous (oil) glands discharging sebum into the hair follicle, or abnormal shedding of dead skin cells within the hair follicle where the cells become trapped instead of rising to the surface of skin and shedding off.  

Catherine Atzen, formulator of ATZEN Superior to Organic Skin Care, distributed by California Skincare, was recently named a Legend by DERMASCOPE Magazine for her industry contributions. She is recognized for coining the term day spa and setting its standards. Atzen also developed the LymphMed device for lymphatic drainage massage. She holds a Master of Business Administration from the Haas School of Business at University of Californica Berkeley; a Master of Business Administration from Columbia University, New York; and a CIDESCO diploma. Atzen takes a progressive approach to skin care and product ideation. Her inspiration stems from her upbringing in a green French spa town and the creativity of Silicon Valley where she resides.