
Esthetician of the Year on Why 85 Million Americans Can't Clear Their Acne
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Everyone talks about clearing their skin. No one talks about how confusing the journey actually is.
In this episode of Face It, licensed aesthetician and acne specialist Michael Razzano breaks down the truth about breakouts, acne scars, and the treatments people keep trying when they feel like nothing is working. We’re cutting through the noise around acne advice, from what actually causes breakouts to the habits that make the biggest difference to the tools and trends worth paying attention to.
This is honest, expert-backed, and the kind of episode that makes acne feel a little less overwhelming.
We cover:
Why acne is never one-size-fits-all
The biggest misconceptions about breakouts
What actually helps when you’re dealing with active acne
Microneedling, LED masks, and hypochlorous acid
When to start treating acne scars
How diet, stress, sleep, and consistency impact your skin
The routine mistakes acne-prone skin should avoid.
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- 0:00Intro
- 1:12Welcome to Face It
- 1:26Meet Michael Razzano
- 2:01The biggest misconception about acne
- 3:17Why skin barrier health comes first
- 4:07How Michael approaches acne treatment
- 5:26Birth control and acne triggers
- 7:31The most misunderstood acne treatment
- 8:57How to use benzoyl peroxide correctly
- 10:06The most effective acne ingredients
- 11:08Benzoyl peroxide vs salicylic acid vs retinol
- 12:50Is hypochlorous acid worth it?
- 13:42Why consistency matters in acne treatment
- 14:54Is microneedling good for acne?
- 17:44LED masks for acne
- 19:22How to treat acne scars
- 22:05Diet, stress, and lifestyle triggers
- 24:53An ideal skincare routine for acne-prone skin
- 26:05Should you wash your face in the morning?
- 27:15Acne myths and facts
- 28:38When it’s time to seek professional help
- 31:20Where to find Michael