Memorial Day is the unofficial start to summer–a time when sun-kissed skin and glowing complexions are the order of the day. There’s no reason not to flaunt a faux glow even if you have acne. There are many self-tanners on …
Not all people who suffer from acne have oily skin. In fact, many have combination skin–oily in some areas and dry in others–making it very challenging to fight acne, as many treatments are extremely drying to the skin. Here, Clear …
If you are very active and athletic and suffer from acne breakouts, you have probably wondered if your physical activity is contributing to your breakouts. The answer depends on your hygiene and how tight or loose fitting your athletic clothes …
Acne breakouts can be extremely frustrating. You seem to be doing everything right. You’re washing your face and making sure not to pop your pimples, but there may be other things you are doing that are affecting your skin. Here, …
Benzoyl peroxide is a common and effective anti-acne medication, found in many prescription and over-the-counter acne medications. Dr. Schweiger explains that, “Benzoyl peroxide fights acne in a few different ways. First, it decreases the p. acnes bacteria on the skin …
ashing your face at night is a no-brainer. We know how important it is to remove makeup and any dirt and debris that has undoubtedly landed on your face during the course of the day. But did you know that …
It’s tough to decide which acne products to spend your money on. At Clear Clinic, we tell our patients to stick to products that contain the proven acne-fighters salicylic acid, sulfur, benzoyl peroxide, tea tree oil and rescorcinol. The new …
Vitamin A has proven to be an effective acne-fighter when used in both oral medications, such as Accutane, and topical treatments like Retinoids, both of which are vitamin A derivatives. Why is it that vitamin A derivatives are key in …
There are many good ingredients on the market that fight acne, including old standbys like benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid. One of the lesser known acne-fighting ingredients is tea tree oil. Here, 5 facts to know about tea tree oil …
Our patients often ask us if there are any home remedies for acne. While they understand that in-office treatments and prescription medications are usually the most effective treatments, they often want to do more. Lately, there is a lot of …
