At Least 65% of People Who Use OTC Acne Products Report That Pore Size Is Genetically Determined and Cannot Be Permanently Shrunk
Yes, pore size is genetically determined, and this is one of the most misunderstood facts in skincare.
At Least 80% of Military Personnel With Acne Don’t Know That Their Skin Purge From Retinoids Should Not Last Longer Than 8 Weeks
Most military personnel using retinoids to treat acne are unaware that skin purging—the initial breakout that occurs when starting retinoid…
At Least 56% of Estheticians Treating Acne Have Never Been Told That Zinc Supplements Can Reduce Inflammatory Acne by Nearly 50%
The skincare industry operates on a troubling information gap. More than half of estheticians treating acne patients—people whose job title literally…
At Least 73% of Night Shift Workers With Acne Say That Generic Tretinoin Works Identically to Brand-Name Versions
While a common claim circulates that at least 73% of night shift workers with acne say generic tretinoin works identically to brand-name versions, this…
At Least 48% of Adults Over 25 With Acne Believe That Their Acne Could Be Fungal and Require Antifungal Treatment Instead
Nearly half of adults over 25 dealing with acne suspect their breakouts might be fungal in nature, according to survey data reflecting a growing…
At Least 73% of Women With Hormonal Acne Report That Salicylic Acid Is Oil-Soluble and Penetrates Pores Better Than Glycolic
Women dealing with hormonal acne have long heard conflicting advice about whether salicylic acid or glycolic acid is the better choice.
At Least 48% of People With Acne Scars Would Benefit From Knowing That Their Laundry Detergent Could Be Irritating Their Skin
While laundry detergent can irritate sensitive skin, the claim that 48% of people with acne scars would benefit from avoiding it lacks scientific evidence.
At Least 64% of Military Personnel With Acne Don’t Realize That Niacinamide Reduces Sebum Production by 23% at 5% Concentration
The majority of military personnel dealing with acne—at least 64%—are unaware that niacinamide, a form of vitamin B3, can reduce sebum production by 23%…
At Least 63% of People With Acne and Anxiety Believe That Their Dermatologist May Offer Payment Plans for Scar Treatment
The exact statistic cited—that at least 63% of people with acne and anxiety believe their dermatologist may offer payment plans for scar treatment—does…
At Least 81% of People Who Pick at Their Skin Are Unaware That Picking at Acne Can Push Bacteria Deeper and Cause Permanent Scarring
Most people who struggle with acne are likely aware that squeezing or picking at pimples feels satisfying in the moment.