Face Five Acne Blog
This is where we post helpful information and articles to help you on your acne journey. We hope you find it helpful!
What is Acne Purging? Why Does it Happen?
If you are struggling with acne, you have tried a new acne care system and suddenly experienced breakouts, wondering if it is a skin reaction or acne purging. What is purging? When you start using a new product with some exfoliating agents that promote skin cell...
Should you use Accutane for teen acne?
My teenager has tried every over-the-counter acne product, but nothing seems to be working. Is Accutane safe for my teen to use? If you are a parent of a teen with acne, you might have had the same question. As a skincare professional specializing in acne treatment, I...
How to Maximize Your Acne Scar Healing
Are you looking for know-how on how to maximize your acne scar healing? Whether it be for yourself or the teen in your life (because after all, has any parent been able to get them to stop picking at their acne?), learning the ins and outs of healing acne scars...
Is Your Teen Breaking Out Around the Mouth?
Is your teen breaking out around the mouth? If they are, one of your first thoughts is likely, “Why is my teen breaking out around their mouth? Is there a link between toothpaste and acne?” Those are all fantastic questions. As a mother who struggled with her own...
Is Your Protein Powder Causing Breakouts?
Is your protein powder causing breakouts? While the link between diet and acne is well-documented, many of us (teens in particular!) can fall prey to diet-related acne breakouts even when attempting to make their diet healthier. The most common culprit? Two words:...
How to Keep Your Skin Clear During the Holiday Season
How to keep your skin clear during the holiday season is a hot topic both this year and every year: between the rich foods, makeup for holiday events, and traditionally harsh weather, it’s no wonder why teenage and adult acne sufferers alike find themselves frequently...
Niacinamide for Acne
Niacinamide for acne: what role does it play in our skin’s function, and why is it such a powerful ingredient when it comes to treating acne of all types? In today’s blog, we discuss all you need to know about niacinamide for treating acne… including which niacinamide...
Why Having a Skincare Routine is Important
Especially as a teenager, it’s all too easy to forget that your skin is actually the largest organ of your body. That’s why having a skincare routine is important. Today, I delve into what a good skincare routine consists of (for adults and teens alike!), why having a...
Candida Overgrowth: How to Improve Gut Health to Clear Acne
The topic of “candida overgrowth” and, in turn, how to improve gut health to clear acne is a popular one here at Face 5 for adult and teenage acne sufferers alike. Today, we are discussing in-depth the gut-acne connection, what candida overgrowth is (and why it...
Side Effects of Accutane®: Is Isotretinoin Really Worth It?
The side effects of Accutane®: is isotretinoin really worth it? As both a mother of teen boys who suffered through acne and as an acne specialist, my opinion on it is resolute: no, Isotretinoin is never worth it, especially for those who are looking to safely and...
Why You Should Avoid Antibiotics for Acne
Today, I, as the founder of Face 5 and a certified acne specialist, wanted to talk about why you should avoid antibiotics for acne. The dangers of the long-time use of antibiotics as a treatment for acne are well-documented… despite both topical and oral antibiotics...
Sunscreen and Acne: Can Sunscreen Make Acne Worse?
Sunscreen and acne: can sunscreen make acne worse? In today’s blog, we here at Face5 are diving even deeper into common myths and misconceptions surrounding sunscreen and acne as an accompaniment to one of our other summer-themed blogs, “Sunscreen 101”. First Things...
Why Does it Take 90 Days to Clear Acne?
Why does it take 90 days to clear acne? Here at Face 5, this is a question I field frequently as an acne specialist. Whether you are grappling with adult acne, teenage acne, are here in Colorado Springs or are one of my acne clients who live abroad, there is one...
Acne Scars FAQs: “Will My Acne Scars Ever Go Away?”
One of the most frequent acne scars FAQs here at Face 5 is, “Once I do have my acne managed, will my acne scars ever go away?” While answers will vary depending on the patient’s specific skin type, concern, and history, today’s blog strives to answer your most...
How to Be Acne-Safe While Traveling and Avoid Breakouts
One of the common questions I receive from clients who come to Face 5 is how to be acne-safe while traveling and avoid breakouts. While travel has been recommended to be limited throughout 2021, this concern stays top-of-mind for clients who have to travel for...
Are Your Hair Products Causing Your Acne?
Are your hair products causing your acne? During my time as an acne specialist, I have had hundreds of clients come in to Face 5 with acne on and/or around their hairline and forehead. At first, the majority of them don’t believe that these breakouts could be...
Why You Need to Use a Moisturizer if You Have Acne
“My teenager’s face is oily enough without moisturizer; they don’t need it! It will only add more oil to their face and make them break out more.” One word: wrong! With both teenage and adult acne, this is the myth I hear repeated the most here at Face5 Acne...
5 Changes You NEED to Make to Beat Acne in 2021
2021 is on the horizon, and that means New Year's resolutions are as well. Is sorting out the changes you need to make to beat acne in 2021 at the heart of yours? If the answer is “Yes” (or if you’re looking to finally clear your teen’s acne for good!), look no...
What Makes the Best LED Acne Treatments… and Why Face 5 Acne Solutions is Proud to Offer Them!
LED acne therapy: one of the most popular non-invasive treatments for all grades of acne, and for good reason! If you’re a teen with acne or the parent of a teen with acne, it’s likely you’ve already heard about LED for acne— hailed for its safety, convenience,...
Why You Should Subscribe to the Face 5 Acne Newsletter
Since acne is a skin condition that impacts up to a whopping 50 million Americans annually (including every 8 in 10 teens!), personalized acne treatment and education has never been more vital… especially now that COVID-19 has made it so many Americans are now unable...