Skin care

By acne action staff | September 5th, 2016

There is a common myth that that concealers or other cosmetics will cause acne or make it worse. This...

By acne action staff | April 22nd, 2016

Our dermatologists’ #1 Tip on skin care for acne-prone skin is simply ‘be gentle’. Here’s why: Driven by the...

By acne action staff | May 9th, 2015

There is a belief that sunscreens clog the pores, feel heavy on the skin and make acne worse. But...

By acne action staff | April 16th, 2015

Get the latest tips on skincare for acne-prone skin in this great new brochure, Acne – Top 10 skincare...

By acne action staff | February 23rd, 2015

Should you stop moisturizing your skin when you have acne break-outs? It may be tempting to try to dry...

By acne action staff | February 17th, 2015

Driven by the myth that acne is caused by dirt – or determined to quickly unclog the pores and...

By acne action staff | February 4th, 2015

Cleansers remove excess oil, dirt, sweat and dead skin cells from the skin. Using gentle cleansers, warm water and...

Mild to moderate acne can be distressing…

Some people with mild to moderate acne experience psychological symptoms as serious as those associated with severe acne such as anxiety and depression.
Effects of acne felt years later..

Some acne sufferers say the psychological effects associated with this condition, such as hurt and shame, continue to be felt for many years. Experts call this “emotional scarring”.
Acne and your genes

There is a genetic component to acne. One study of teens sufferers found 78% had a close family relative with the condition. Those with a family history are more likely to get it at an earlier age and develop severe acne.