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...
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? 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...
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...
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 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...
