✨Common reasons you still have acne✨ ⏰You are not being consistent enough. Clearing acne takes time! How much time? 4-12 weeks for prescription meds like retinoids, clindamycin, and azelaic Acid. 2-12 weeks for OTC products like salicylic acid, BPO and sulfur. 👩🏾‍⚕️ Not taking a well-rounded approach to how you actually treat acne. Its best to incorporate: -Ingredients that decrease free radical damage and oxidative stress - Ingredients to decrease C. Acnes bacteria - Ingredients to help remove the dead skin cell buildup/ clogged pores - Ingredients to decrease the production of oil & - Antiinflammatory ingredients to put out the c.acne fire. 🧪Using too many actives at one time : Instead, focus on using a simple AM and PM routine that doesn’t pair the same active ingredients on top of each other that can lead to irritation. 🩺You may not have acne: - there are many acne mimickers (rosacea, folliculitis, milia, etc) seeing your board certified dermatologist for an accurate diagnosis can save you lots of time and money - Your acne may be linked to other undiagnosed medical causes (PCOS, IBS, meds). 🍭Your diet needs work: Processed foods, foods with a high sugar content & Dairy can worsen acne. 💥Your stress level is out of control. Find something to help decrease your stress levels. Elevated cortisol can wreak havoc on skin. 🧺Check in with your hygiene practices: - Stop touching your face all day & no picking! Use a pimple patch instead! - When’s the last time you washed your pillowcase? Face mask? Towel? #acneskincare #acnetips #skincaretips