Lies, Lies, Lies

You’re breaking out, frustrated & wading through tons of tips popping up on your social feed faster than your pimples. Let’s clear everything up.

MYTH 1:

“Acne is just for teens, you’ll outgrow it!”

Nope! Acne doesn’t care if you’re 15 or 35. While it’s common during puberty, adult acne is on the rise, especially in women. Hormones, stress, and even gut health play a huge role here. If you’re dealing with adult acne, you’re not alone—45% of women in their 20s experience it. So, waiting it out? Not a great plan.

MYTH 2:

“Wash your face more to get rid of acne.”

Ever thrown everything but the kitchen sink at a pimple?

Over-cleansing and using harsh cleansers just dries out your skin, disrupting your barrier and making breakouts worse. Instead, focus on a balanced approach. The root4 Cleansing Elixir is packed with non-drying ingredients that cleanse without stripping, while also gently exfoliating, calming down inflammation and keeping your skin barrier happy.

MYTH 3:

“If you have acne, don’t moisturize!”

Biggest myth of all! Not moisturizing because you’re afraid it’ll make you oily is a recipe for disaster. Dehydrated skin often ramps up oil production to compensate, leading to more breakouts. The key is using lightweight, non-comedogenic moisturizers like the root4 Face Creme Originale, which hydrates and supports the skin barrier without clogging pores.

MYTH 4:

“Exfoliate, use retinoids, azelaic acid, salicylic acid, sulfur and benzoyl peroxide”

Be cautious with too many actives. Your skin barrier needs nourishment, not punishment and being overzealous will make your skin dry, irritated while still breaking out! Look for ingredients like niacinamide and resveratrol, found in the root4 Complete Serum, which regulate oil production without over-drying the skin.

MYTH 5:

“Diet has nothing to do with acne.”

This one is a kicker! For ages, we’ve been told that food has no impact on our skin, but science is finally catching up. The link between diet and acne is very real-and it’s not just about those greasy chips! High-glycemic foods—think refined carbs and sugars—can send your blood sugar soaring, triggering inflammation and increased oil production, which means more breakouts. Plus, there’s growing evidence linking dairy, especially skim milk, to acne flare-ups. So yes, what’s on your plate absolutely matters. For an extra boost, consider the root4 Bio-Clarity Skin Pods-formulated to target key pathways contributing to acne.

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