How Your Skincare Might Be Making Your Acne Worse

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If you're struggling with acne and you've tried every product under the sun, but your breakouts just won't go away, I have some news for you. 

What if I told you that the main cause of your acne is likely hiding in your very own skincare products?

Yep, that's right. After nearly 20 years of treating acne (including my own), I've learned this shocking truth: approximately 90% of acne is caused by pore-clogging ingredients in your everyday products.

That's right—90%! 

And the most frustrating part? Most dermatologists and skin professionals don't understand this hidden cause of acne, so it's never discussed with you. If my dermatologist had told me about clogging ingredients years ago, it would have saved me years of struggling with acne. 

Are Your Skincare Products Causing Your Acne?

When you have acne, your skin sheds excessive layers of dead skin cells inside your pores every single day. This genetic condition makes you susceptible to certain ingredients that cause acne in the deep layers of your skin, which then shows up weeks later.

Another harsh truth: most skin care brands have clogging ingredients in them—even those made for acne, prescriptions like Retin-A, and most of those 5-star products from Sephora. This is a sure way to keep your skin stuck on the acne roller-coaster for years.

To someone with normal skin, these ingredients are harmless. But if you have acne, they must be completely avoided if you truly want to get your acne under control.

Here's a powerful visual of what happened when one of my clients used products with pore clogging ingredients:

After years of having clear skin, within just 6 weeks of using clogging products, her skin started breaking out. She went back to using her non-clogging products and12 weeks later, her skin was clear and healthy again. 

I've seen this happen to clients hundreds of times, with as little as just one clogging ingredient. It's such a predictable cause of acne that it's unlikely you'll ever get your acne under control if you're putting pore clogging ingredients on your skin. 

How to Avoid the Breakout Cycle

So, how do you know if your products are the cause of your breakouts? It's simple. Take a close look at every product you're using—your skincare, makeup, hair care, and even things like laundry detergents that might touch your face.

I've compiled a list of the most common pore-clogging ingredients to make this easy for you. Go through your products, and if you find even ONE of these ingredients, know that it's most likely causing acne to form every time you use it. I recommend stopping immediately - your skin will thank you later.

Take Action Now

Take a few minutes to look through your products. It might seem like a hassle, but it's the difference between having acne or not.