why is the barrier so important for acne? 

“Old-school, too-strong acne formulas damage the skin barrier in the name of acne clearing – with a singular focus to dry out oil and clear the breakout. As inflammatory pathways are an acne trigger, our formulas are created to minimize inflammation, allow active acne to heal, and to strengthen the barrier so it can better respond to future acne formation.”

– Beth Bialko, Esthetician and Bioelements Senior Director of Education