Adult Female Acne: Why It's Rarely Just a Skincare Problem
Adult acne is rarely as simple as finding the right product. We explore what’s happening within acne-prone skin, the role hormones may play, and why understanding the bigger picture is often the best place to start.
I’ve Tried Everything for My Acne. What Now? when you’ve tried the products, treatments and advice — and your skin still isn’t where you want it to be
If you feel like you’ve tried every product, treatment and piece of acne advice without getting anywhere, the answer may not be another thing to try. We explore how stepping back, understanding your history and creating a considered plan can help make sense of persistent acne.
Acne + Your Menstrual Cycle: why your skin may change throughout the month — and what those breakouts can actually tell us
Do your breakouts seem to appear at the same time every month? We explore why acne can change throughout the menstrual cycle, what a hormonal pattern may tell us — and why cyclical acne doesn't automatically mean your hormones are “imbalanced”.
Why Your Acne Might Need Less, Not More
When acne isn't improving, our instinct is often to add stronger products, more exfoliation or another treatment. We explore why acne-prone skin can still become compromised — and why sometimes doing less is an important part of moving forward.
Why Does Adult Acne Keep Coming Back?
Adult acne can improve and still return. We explore why recurring breakouts don't necessarily mean you're back at square one, what may cause your skin to change, and why long-term acne management needs to consider what happens after your skin clears.
The 4 Factors We Consider When Treating Acne
Acne is more complex than clogged pores or “bad bacteria”. We break down four key processes involved in acne development — and explain how understanding what’s happening beneath the breakout helps us create a more considered treatment plan.