Everything you need to know about acne and breakouts
When Stanford-trained dermatologists, Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields, launched Rodan + Fields in 2000, they had already achieved monumental success with this kind of comprehensive approach to acne with the founding of their three-step system. But, as they saw in their own dermatologist offices, they knew there were more skin concerns and conditions…
Maskne is real. Here’s what to do about those pesky chin pimples.
What is acne? Most people know acne as the annoying blemishes almost everyone has experienced at one time or another. What you may not know is that the pimple that appears on your face is actually the final step of a multiple-step process that Rodan + Fields founders Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields…
Our Founders discuss the magic behind what makes R+F skin care work.
When it comes to acne, the adolescent variety, known as acne vulgaris, tends to dominate the discussion and even the market when it comes to products. But as adults’ acne becomes more common, it’s beginning to garner more attention and media coverage —specifically with regard to its emotional complications. Did you know that 40 percent…
It’s been stressful lately! And that stress can show up in unexpected ways, including on your skin. Anxiety and fear, which have become pretty regular feelings for a lot of us given the current situation, trigger a fight or flight response in your body. This fight or flight response releases cortisone, a stress hormone, that…
This year Rodan + Fields dedicated itself to tackling the main skincare issue facing our youth: Teen Acne. We heard the outcry for a Regimen formulated specifically for alleviating and preventing breakouts in teens and young adults. That’s how our founders Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields arrived at our award-winning regimen: SPOTLESS! If…
Is there a secret to avoiding acne? No and, well, yes. As the Doctors say, there is no cure for acne. Genetics and hormones decide who gets it, and when. Teens and adults both deal with hormones that stimulate oil production, which is a part of the acne cycle. And if your genetics make you…
Nearly 50 million teenagers and adults a year experience acne, the most common skin condition in the United States. Battling breakouts can be incredibly frustrating, because they can be triggered by a complex combination of factors you can’t control — including genetics, hormones and the climate you live in — and there is no quick…
So, you’re brushing your hair and notice some bumps. Wait, could those be pimples? Yup. Just when you thought acne had popped up every place possible on your body, here’s one more: Your hairline. Why Am I Breaking Out Around My Hairline? A pimple begins when excess oil mixes with dead skin cells, clogging a…
There are some pretty hearty myths out there that seem to survive scientific evidence that proves them wrong. As dermatologists and acne experts, the Doctors believe in knowing the facts so you can address your skin concerns effectively. Acne can be very upsetting for the person who is getting it, it can give them self…
You can see when something not-so-great is happening on your skin, but are you “listening”? Your skin may be trying to tell you something about your lifestyle and your general health. Here are some common cries for help and how to handle them. Your skin’s cry for help: Chin acne What it’s saying: Your hormones…