First remember that acne is related to toxicity. When toxins cannot be eliminated through other channels, they will come up through the skin since the skin is also an organ of elimination. Shankara Blemish products deeply cleanse the skin and support the skin’s natural detoxification process. At first it may seem like more blemishes are coming up. This is because the products pull out toxins that are already present in the skin so they can get eliminated. We do not use alcohol or other chemicals to dry up the skin and momentarily stop the natural elimination process from happening. Doing this can end up creating more imbalances in the skin and problems down the road. Make sure that you are not using the Anti-Age Serum on the blemishes as this may enhance their activity even more than necessary. It would also be very beneficial to use our Purifying Cleanser or Deep Cleanser. Commercial cleansers that are not pH-balanced (to the skin's natural pH) will disturb the acid mantle and dehydrate the skin which will lead to more oil production. A pH that is highly alkaline for example and not balanced to the skin will support the growth of bacteria which is problematic when dealing with acne. Shankara Blemish products will help clear up the skin and bring it into balance. Remember to also address the cause of the toxicity and support your other elimination channels for a permanent change to take place.