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Anything which rubs, scratches, or comes into prolonged contact with the skin can cause irritation and potentially contribute to breakouts. This is so well known to acne researchers that it has it’s own name: acne mechanica.1-7 None of us can completely avoid irritation. However, becoming aware of sources of physical irritation, and reducing them when …
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When You Must Pop, Do it Safely and Effectively The Essential Info Pop only pimples with a white or yellow center that are ready to be popped. Use a gentle touch and don’t overdo it. The Science Video instructions Written instructions Common advice is to let your body heal a pimple on its own without …
The Regimen FAQs Q: My skin is itchy after I apply the benzoyl peroxide. Is that normal? A: Yes, a little itchiness is normal, especially in the first few weeks.1-2 You can expect this itchiness to gradually subside as your acne clears up. Q: My skin is burning and/or red after I apply the benzoyl …
Yes. Contrary to Popular Belief, Today’s Micronized Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide Sunscreens Primarily Absorb UV Radiation, Just like Their Chemical Sunscreen Cousins The Essential Info In the past, chemical sunscreens (avobenzone, homosalate, octinoxate, octisalate, octocrylene, oxybenzone) worked by absorbing the sun’s rays, while physical sunscreens (zinc oxide and titanium dioxide) commonly reflected and scattered …
Only Use Bare Hands or a Soft Applicator to Apply Products to Your Back The Essential Info Applying products to your back to treat or prevent back acne can be a challenge because: It’s a hard to reach area. When you use a tool to apply a product to your back it can lead to physical …
It’s Too Early to Say. Fenugreek Shows Some Promising Medicinal Properties in the Lab but Has Never Been Tested on People with Acne. The Essential Info Fenugreek is a Mediterranean kitchen herb whose seeds possess some medicinal properties. Fenugreek seeds have yet to be tested on people with acne. However, preliminary lab experiments suggest that …
Heat and Humidity Often Worsen Acne, So Steaming May Do the Same The Essential Info Steaming is a wellness practice that exposes the skin to hot, humid air. While no research has directly tested steaming on acne-prone skin, multiple studies have looked at how acne responds to hot, humid weather. The results are mixed: many …
Choose a Foundation That Is Free of Pore-clogging Ingredients and Apply It Very Gently The Essential Info Because foundation covers acne-prone areas of the face, choosing the right foundation for acne-prone skin requires particular care. Before buying any foundation, always check the list of ingredients. Avoid foundations that contain pore-clogging ingredients. Select a fragrance-free foundation, …
Choose a Lip Balm Free of Pore-clogging Ingredients The Essential Info If you are acne-prone, the best approach for choosing a lip balm is to look at the ingredients. Steer clear of any products that contain pore-clogging ingredients. Also avoid fragranced or flavored lip balms, which may cause skin irritation or allergies in some people. …
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