The terms blemish-prone skin and acne are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same thing — and treating them as if they are is one of the most common reasons people spend months cycling through products that never quite deliver the results they need. Blemish-prone skin is a broad description of skin that […]
If you have been working your way through every acne cream on the pharmacy shelf without getting the results you need, you are not failing — you are simply using the wrong tools for the job. Over-the-counter acne creams are formulated for mild, surface-level acne, and whilst ingredients like benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid can […]
Lymecycline is an oral tetracycline antibiotic prescribed for moderate-to-severe acne that has not responded adequately to topical treatments alone, and it is one of the most commonly issued acne prescriptions in the UK. It works by inhibiting the growth of Cutibacterium acnes — the bacteria responsible for inflammatory acne — and by reducing the skin […]
Acne does not stop at twenty. If you are still breaking out in your thirties, forties or beyond, this is not unusual, and it is not something to be embarrassed about. Adult acne is one of the most common skin concerns seen by prescribers in the UK, affecting an estimated 54% of women and 40% […]
If you are trying to decide between benzoyl peroxide vs salicylic acid for your acne, the honest answer is that both are effective — but they work differently, suit different skin types, and target different aspects of the acne process. Benzoyl peroxide is generally the stronger option for inflammatory acne, killing the bacteria responsible for […]
