Acne breakouts ocur when pores become clogged with oil (sebum), dead skin cells, and bacteria. Many of these factors can lead to redness and inflammation. The cause are related to excess sebum production, hormonal changes, diet, touching your face and transferring dirt and bacteria, stress or not properly cleanins your face.

Choosing skincare is very dependent on your current skin issues and condition. It is best to consult a professional to discuss your concerns and the best skincare products to help correct your issues. We always recommend starting with 2-3 prodcuts specifically formulated to address acne concerns and build from there. The first step is to clear and balance the skin while stregthening the skin barrier to prevent future breakouts.

Most acne skincare products are formulated to minimize redness, irritaion and inflammation. Most have active ingredients to calm and soothe skin. As always it is best to patch test products if you are prone to sensisivity or have active breakouts.

Yes acne-prone skin can absolutely be dehydrated, and it’s actually very common. Many people think acne only happens with oily skin, but oil and hydration are two different things. Oil (sebum) is produced by your sebaceous glands. Hydration (water) refers to the amount of water in your skin

The best selling product to control excess oil is the Biologique recherche Lotion P50 exfoliating toner. It is specifically formulated to balance ph, control excess oil and sebum production while gently exfoliating skin to unclog pores. The Serum Complexe Iribiol is an excellent companion product to balance skin and control oil production.

The Biologique Recherche Lotion P50 toning lotion will help tighten and tone enlarged pores by gebtly exfoliating and unclogging ores. The Serum Dermopore by Biologique Recherche is formulated to clear congestion and tighten pores.

Some of the reasons acne or oily skin can become dehydrated is with over cleansing, excessive exfoliation, harsh skincare product ingredients and skipping the use of a daily moisturizer. All can contribute to stripping the skin of it's natural oils and weakening the skin barrier. This all can leave skin vulnerable to more breakouts and sensitivity.