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Active Acne

Active Acne

Inflamed breakouts and congestion, calmed and cleared.

If you're still dealing with breakouts, the spots that flare before an event, the congestion that never quite clears, the skin you find yourself hiding behind makeup, it can feel exhausting and personal. Acne is incredibly common and very treatable, and it responds well to the right treatment and care. You don't have to keep waiting for it to settle on its own.

What is active acne?

Active acne is ongoing, recurring breakouts, whiteheads, blackheads, red papules and pus-filled pustules, that appear most often across the face, and sometimes the chest, shoulders and back. It can range from a few persistent spots to widespread, inflamed congestion.

What causes active acne?

Acne is driven by a combination of excess oil, clogged pores, acne-causing bacteria and hormonal activity. This is why it so often flares during the teenage years and twenties, but it can continue or even begin well into adult life, and is frequently influenced by hormones, stress and skincare habits.

What is active acne?

Active acne is ongoing, recurring breakouts, whiteheads, blackheads, red papules and pus-filled pustules, that appear most often across the face, and sometimes the chest, shoulders and back. It can range from a few persistent spots to widespread, inflamed congestion.

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