June 22, 2021
Yes, do not use benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid at the SAME time as your tretinoin. Ideally, use 1 in the morning and tretinoin at night. Salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide are strong medications that will kill the effect of the tretinoin. Tretinoin can cause skin irritation. Some users may get dry, red, or peeling […]
Read MoreIf you’ve suffered from acne, you’ve most likely tried many different products to get rid ugly acne. With so many skin care products that claim to prevent breakouts, clear blemishes, and unclog pores, knowing which ingredients to look for can be confusing and overwhelming. Over the Counter: Salicylic acid is an ingredient commonly found in […]
Read MoreNo. It might not be acne. It might be rosacea. During adolescence, hormones are heightened. When these acne making male hormone levels increase, sebaceous glands enlarge and produce more sebum, an oily/waxy substance that can clog pores, leading to acne. Menopause is a red flag. Many menopausal women tend to think they have adult acne […]
Read MoreRemember the devastation of discovering a blemish minutes before photo day or a big dance in high school? Just because we aren’t teenagers anymore doesn’t mean that our days suffering from acne and pimple problems are gone. Unfortunately, the blemish before the big dance has been replaced with the acne before the big meeting. For […]
Read MoreTLDR: eating greasy foods does NOT cause acne. Certainly, if every time you eat pizza, you get zits, then don’t eat pizza as much if you don’t want zits. But the research shows that what you eat is not related to acne. Some studies show that people who adhere to a diet with a low […]
Read MoreTLDR: No. If you have acne, it’s NOT because you are NOT washing your face enough. If you wash your face too much, then your face is stripped of its natural oil and will make MORE oil to compensate for the oil you washed off! So only wash your face, twice a day. A gentle […]
Read MoreIf over-the-counter treatments, with benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid, along with gentle cleansing, don’t work for you (give them a chance — it can take 4-12 weeks to improve acne), a doctor can prescribe stronger treatment. Our co-founder/CEO Dr. Sophia Yen spoke to the founders of Pro-Activ who were dermatology residents at the time. They […]
Read MoreThe main trigger of acne is extra hormones — specifically, testosterone, often referred to as the “male hormone,” (However, Women have testosterone too.) When teenagers hit puberty, their hormones start surging — and then, the acne acts up. However, acne is not just in teenagers. 51% of women 20 -29 years old, 35% of women […]
Read MoreNo. In fact, scrubbing too hard at your face or washing too much can make your acne worse. The more you wash, the more oil your body makes to replenish what you washed off! Alcohol-based astringents can dry out the skin. Hormones trigger acne. With mild acne, gentle and regular cleansing with soap and warm […]
Read MoreMay 10, 2021
No. You just need to make sure you wash it ALL off each day. Make up can block your pores and cause acne. So, if you think that your makeup may be making your acne worse, spend a few weeks makeup-free and see what happens. When choosing makeup choose something that is “non-comedogenic.” Comedo = […]
Read MoreAlthough the hormonal fluctuations that cause acne are most common during the teen years, they can also happen to adults. Those with uteri experience hormonal swings during their menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and menopause that result in acne breakouts. Certain medications, such as anticonvulsants and steroid drugs (not the inhalers used for asthma) can cause acne. […]
Read MoreMost acne will go away on its own at the end of puberty, but some people still struggle with acne in adulthood. Almost all acne can be successfully treated, however. It’s a matter of finding the right treatment for you. However, 51% of women 20 -29 years old, 35% of women 30-39 years old, 26% […]
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