F A Q Frequently Asked Questions

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Q. What is acne?

A. Acne is an inflammatory skin disease that affects the face, neck, back, chest, and sometimes the upper arms. Acne can range from a few pimples, blemishes,whiteheads, and blackheads to a full breakout of papules, pustules, and cysts. Acne occurs when the pores get plugged. An increase in hormones causes your sebaceous glands to produce more oil. As it tries to escape out of the follicle it takes shedding skin cells from the follicle wall with it. Sometimes they stick together and plug the opening of the skins’ surface like a cork in a bottle. When this happens you’ve now trapped oil, dead skin cells and bacteria in the follicle and it starts to grow. Your white blood cells try to surround the follicle and kill the bacteria. This results in a whitehead, blackhead, or pimple.

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Q. Who gets acne?

A. Almost all people between the ages of twelve and seventeen have at least an occasional outbreak. However, some people get acne for the first time as adults and this condition may persist into their 40s or even 50s.

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Q. Is my diet making my acne worse?

A. What you eat rarely affects acne. It used to be thought that chocolate and fatty, fried foods such as French fries and chips would cause or aggravate acne. If you notice your acne gets worse after eating a certain food, try to avoid that food. It’s always a good idea to eat a balanced diet anyway.

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Q. Can humidity worsen acne?

A. Yes. Tropical heat and humidity can cause acne flare-ups.

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Q. Does acne get better with age?

A. Many acne cases clear up as soon as puberty is over and others clear up at around age eighteen. Others may not get acne until they reach their twenties. Adult acne may last until the 40s or 50s.

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Q. What kind of cosmetics should I use?

A. Most cosmetics are alright to use. Avoid heavy foundation make-up and use powder blushes and eye shadows. Read the label carefully and make sure it says non-comediogenic. It should also be oil-free and water-based. If you notice flare-ups occur when you use a certain cosmetic, discontinue use.

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Q. Will the sun help my acne?

A. There is no scientific evidence that the sun helps acne. If you feel that the sun improves your acne, please also keep in mind that the ultraviolet light increases the risk of skin cancer. Some medications and acne treatments may increase your sensitivity to the sun. We recommend you use a sunscreen with Klear Action™ products as well.

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Q. It’s so tempting to squeeze blackheads. Is this OK?

A. It’s never a good idea to squeeze blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, or anything else on your skin. Squeezing can force the infected material deeper into the skin which will only aggravate the problem causing inflammation and possible scarring.

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Q. Will Klear Action™ cause my skin to break out?

A. Although most people notice their skin beginning to clear soon after use, occasionally some people notice an increase in acne breakouts the first week before their skin begins to clear. Some people may experience some irritation, redness, burning, or itching. However, if too much skin irritation develops and persists, discontinue use. We suggest, if you are a new user, complete the sensitivity test described in this booklet.

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Q. How long before I see results with Klear Action™?

A. Depending on the severity of your condition most people will start to see results in two to six weeks. Don’t let this discourage you. In fact most dermatologists recommend their patients use a medication for 4 to 8 weeks to give the treatment a chance to be effective.