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What was our development process for Blemish Ban?
At Bio-First, we do the research so you don’t have to. And anything we develop takes time, often over 12-18 months to get it right...
What About the Skin Barrier & Acne Prone Skin?
It is proven that acne sufferers have reduced skin barrier function, and poor barrier function can aggravate or even help cause acne... which comes first?...
What's the Gut Feeling on Acne?
Researchers have been searching for the link between microbiota and acne bacteria for about 100 years... and they've found it! The existence of a brain-gut-skin...
Do I need different products for pimples, blemishes, breakouts, flare-ups?
The short answer is no, but you need to use products differently depending on the type and grade of the condition. For occasional pimples: Apply...
How Bad Can Adult Acne Get?
Like all chronic skin conditions, acne has degrees of seriousness. A wildly recognised grading system* defines the levels below: Grade 1 (mild): Whiteheads and blackheads...
Bio-First for Blemishes, Breakouts & Acne Prone Skin
How do we help? As you know at Bio-First, we do the research so you don’t have to. And in this instance, it is no...
General Product Rules for Acne/Breakout/Blemish Prone Skin
Some basic, no-nonsense rules that make it easy to figure out what you need. Ensure they are: Non-comedogenic, non-oily and non-clogging Naturally antibacterial to...
The Basics for Dealing with Acne Prone Skin
Clean out the skin pores Reduce sebum/oiliness Deal with bacteria Calm the redness Protect the skin barrier For acne and breakout prone skin, the...
ACNE: The Dreaded 4-letter Word for Adults
Acne ranks as the most common skin condition in the world. It affects different groups at different times and in different ways, but one thing...