Some makeup and skincare products are heavy and oil-based, which can clog pores and increase acne. Therefore, it's recommended to use non-comedogenic products. It's not always easy to tell whether your acne is caused by the makeup you're wearing or by other factors. It can take anywhere from a few days to six months for pimples to appear on the skin. This delay can make it difficult to establish a link between acne and the makeup or skincare products that cause it.

Whether you have acne or not, it's important to cleanse your skin thoroughly every day. Otherwise, dirt and sebum remain on the skin and contribute to clogged pores. We always recommend thoroughly cleansing your skin in the evening before going to bed. A typical (bad!) habit of people with oily and acne-prone skin is the use of harsh skincare products (e.g., alcohol-based products, scrubs, etc.), which dry out the skin. This dehydration stimulates the sebaceous glands to produce even more sebum. Ultimately, sebum production increases even more than before, resulting in a vicious cycle.

The link between diet and acne is controversial. To date, there is insufficient evidence to establish a strong link between diet and acne. Increased blood insulin levels, which occur from foods high in sugar and saturated fat, can stimulate hormonal pathways, leading to increased androgen production in our bodies. In this way, diet can indirectly contribute to increased sebum production and associated acne problems.

Some acneiform eruptions can be caused or worsened by medications. A dermatologist can determine whether your medications are causing or contributing to your acne breakouts. Examples of medications with acne as a side effect include corticosteroids, contraceptives, anabolic steroids, halogens, and some antiepileptic drugs.

When we experience stress, the body produces hormones (such as cortisol and androgens), neuropeptides (such as endorphins and insulin), and inflammatory cytokines (small proteins that cause inflammation), which affect the behavior of the sebaceous glands and thus worsen acne. Stress alone doesn't cause acne, but it can contribute to it.

• Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide : An oil-absorbing prebiotic that selectively helps “good” bacteria on the skin grow and balance the skin’s microflora.
• Polygonum Cuspidatum Extract or Japanese Knotweed and Distarch Phosphate: These two antibacterial ingredients inhibit the growth of the "bad" P. Acnes bacteria.
• Jojoba Oil : A natural sebum substitute that inhibits the skin's natural sebum production through a negative feedback mechanism.
• UVA and UVB filters for optimal protection against the sun