We asked our readers what they feel is their biggest problem with acne. Surprisingly, for many it is not the acne itself, but the emotional consequences of having your face covered with pimples. It affects your self-esteem. It makes you anxious and reluctant to leave your home to go to work or social events. Frustration ... Read more The post Acne Anxiety – The Emotional Side of Having Acne appeared first on Acne Einstein ..read more

Do you have dark spots that keep following you after acne?  Have you ever wondered if you can remove those post-acne marks?  In this article, I’ll explain why you get dark spots following acne and show you 5 effective treatments to get rid of them (and what to avoid).  Let’s get started! What Causes Dark ... Read more The post 5 Effective Treatments for Dark Spots (And What To Avoid) appeared first on Acne Einstein ..read more

If you are familiar with our previous articles, you know how important your diet can be for your skin and complexion. If you are new to our site, lets just say that the old saying “you are what you eat” might not be that far off from the truth. Most of us know the basics ... Read more The post 5 Acne Causing Foods and Their Skin-Friendly Substitutes! appeared first on Acne Einstein ..read more

Our daily habits can play an important role in preventing acne whether we realize it or not. It’s not just about how often we wash our face or what products we use that is important. Skin care can be affected by more than you think, from what we eat, how much we sleep, our emotional ... Read more The post 5 Healthy Habits to Prevent Acne! appeared first on Acne Einstein ..read more

So you’ve heard about essential oils and how some people have used them to beat acne, but aren’t quite sure whether they work or how you should use them. Perhaps you are looking for something more reliable than ‘I used essential oils for three days and now my acne is gone’ stories? If so, you’ve ... Read more The post Best Essential Oils for Acne, According to Science appeared first on Acne Einstein ..read more

If you’ve experienced acne lately, you know how hard it can be on your health and appearance. Maybe you’re one of the lucky ones who hasn’t had a breakout since you were a teenager. But, now that you’re pregnant, all of a sudden your face or back is now covered with pimples. What happened to ... Read more The post Pregnancy and Acne: How to Survive Those Long Nine Months With Glowing Skin! appeared first on Acne Einstein ..read more

Are you tired of acne scar treatments that don’t work? I know I am. Unfortunately, the Internet is full of misleading advice on acne scars. Recommendations include everything from baking soda to lemon juice to tea tree oil, despite the lack of clinical evidence and potential harm to your skin. So what can you do? ... Read more The post Top 5 Acne Scar Treatments (And 5 Things to Avoid) appeared first on Acne Einstein ..read more

The link between isotretinoin and erectile dysfunction is gradually emerging. Here’s what we know now and what we can expect in the future. Isotretinoin, known by other brand names such as Accutane and Absorica, is a popular prescription drug used to treat severe acne. Anyone who has experienced nodular or cystic acne is well aware ... Read more The post Acne Drug Isotretinoin Linked to Impotence & Other Sexual Problems appeared first on Acne Einstein ..read more

The pH of your skin can influence your acne in many ways. It also has profound effects on the stability of your skin and balance of skin bugs. Do you know the pH of your face wash? Probably not, because most products do not disclose it! Of many factors that influence skin health, skin pH ... Read more The post Skin pH – Why It Matters More than You Think appeared first on Acne Einstein ..read more

If you have spent more than 5 minutes googling “does peanut butter cause acne”, you might be convinced that it was invented by an ingenious marketing team as a strategy to increase pharmaceutical companies’ profits from anti-acne treatments. This might sound like an exaggeration, but it is not that far off from the common (mis)conception ... Read more The post Does peanut butter cause acne: science weighs in on the debate appeared first on Acne Einstein ..read more