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...
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...
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...
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? 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? 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...
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...
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...
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...
“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...
