Skin Care Blog
Why Am I Breaking Out? Common Acne Triggers and What They Mean
By Stacie Reid, Licensed Esthetician and Certified Laser Technician | Velicutis, Scottsdale, AZ | Last updated: September 29, 2026 Most breakouts start with a trigger, something that pushes acne-prone skin toward clogged pores and inflammation. The most common...
The Different Types of Acne: Why Every Breakout Is Not the Same
By Stacie Reid, Licensed Esthetician and Certified Laser Technician | Velicutis, Scottsdale, AZ | Last updated: September 28, 2026 There are six main types of acne. Blackheads and whiteheads are non-inflammatory clogged pores. Papules, pustules, nodules, and cysts are...
What Is Acne? Understanding How Acne Really Forms
Acne is an inflammatory skin condition that begins inside the hair follicle, where trapped oil and dead skin cells create a blockage. It has little to do with how clean your skin is. Hormones, genetics, and shifts in your skin's microbiome all shape how and why...