What Clear-Skinned People Just Don't Get

People who have never had acne seem so flippant about the whole thing, and tend to say incredibly unhelpful things like, "oh, you're just not washing your face enough!" 

They just don't get how frustrating, helpless, and completely demoralizing it is to have acne.  Here's a list of things that clear-skinned people just don't get.  Did I miss anything?  What do you wish people knew about acne?

Angela

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us What Clear-Skinned People Just Don't Get People who have never had acne seem so flippant about the whole thing, and tend to say incredibly unhelpful things like, "oh, you're just not washing your face enough!"  They just don't get how frustrating, helpless, and completely demoralizing it is to have acne.  Here's a list of things that clear-skinned people just don't get.  Did I miss anything?  What do you wish people knew about acne? Angela Angela Palmer Acne Expert 10 Things Not to Say to Someone with Acne Why is it that well-meaning (and sometimes not-so-well-meaning) friends, family, and even strangers, feel the need to comment on our skin?  Here's my top 10 list of things that should never be said to someone with acne. READ NOW Dealing with Bad Skin Care Advice So, what do you do when you're on the receiving end of some spectacularly bad, or just plain unsolicited, skin care advice?  These tips will help you out. READ NOW A Day In the Life of a Teen with Acne Mostly, people who make these comments are trying to be helpful.  They just don't understand; they need to be educated.  This piece, detailing what a teen with acne goes through every day, just might help.   READ NOW A Day In the Life of an Adult with Acne Of course, teens aren't the only ones who have to deal with breakouts.  Adults do too, and acne can affect their self-confidence just as much.   READ NOW Featured Articles • The Best Foods to Fuel Your Workouts • Five Reasons to Drink Coffee for a Fit Body • 3 Ways to Build a Better Hearing Brain • What to Do if You Think Your Testosterone's Low • Will the Depo Provera Shot Cause Me to Get Fat? • Bottoms Up! • What Drugs Can Help With Fibromyalgia? • Relaxing Under Load Advertisement About Acne  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Acne newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.