by Yuki Stauffer | Jul 1, 2021 | Lifestyle
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...
by Yuki Stauffer | Jun 1, 2021 | Lifestyle
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...
by Yuki Stauffer | May 1, 2021 | Lifestyle
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...
by Yuki Stauffer | Apr 1, 2021 | Lifestyle
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...
by Yuki Stauffer | Mar 1, 2021 | Lifestyle
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 work...
by Yuki Stauffer | Feb 1, 2021 | Hair Care
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...
by Yuki Stauffer | Jan 1, 2021 | Lifestyle
“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...
by Yuki Stauffer | Dec 1, 2020 | Lifestyle
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...
by Yuki Stauffer | Nov 1, 2020 | Lifestyle
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,...
by Yuki Stauffer | Oct 1, 2020 | Lifestyle
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...
