MARY KAY® SYSTEM FOR ACNE-PRONE SKIN

Acne Sufferers Take Note: Help May Be Just Days Away

Introducing the New Mary Kay® System for Acne-Prone Skin

If you are one of the millions of women who have acne blemishes, you know that breakouts happen at the most inconvenient moment. Your life does not have time for a breakout, and you certainly don’t have time to try a product that will not work.

You want results, and you want them fast. The new Mary Kay® System for Acne-Prone Skin delivers. The frustrating and time-consuming battle against acne blemishes has met its match with Mary Kay.

Interrupting the Cycle

In order to help keep skin clear and acne-free, the cycle that causes acne blemishes must be interrupted, and that’s exactly what the Mary Kay® System for Acne-Prone Skin does. Formulated with 2% salicylic acid, the products penetrate pores to unblock trapped oil and debris, helping to clear acne blemishes and control excess oiliness. They also contain the botanicals Canadian Willowherb, sea heather and burdock root.

The new Mary Kay® System for Acne-Prone Skin works by helping to:

• Keep pores from becoming blocked
• Reduce excess oil

Three Steps to Better Skin

The Mary Kay® System for Acne-Prone Skin includes the following products:

Clarifying Cleanser for Acne-Prone Skin	Pore-Purifying Serum for Acne-Prone Skin	Spot Solution for Acne-Prone Skin	Body Spray for Acne-Prone Skin

In just 3 days*, the appearance of acne-prone skin will improve.

*Results seen in overall severity of acne blemishes during a clinical study conducted in an independent laboratory under the supervision of a dermatologist.

ACNE: FACTS & MYTHS

Myths
Several factors may trigger acne, such as hormonal fluctuations (puberty, menstrual cycle, pregnancy and menopause), heredity or other issues, such as increased stress, which can increase sebum production.  Physical pressure or irritation to the face may contribute to acne.  So what DOESN'T cause acne?  Here are a few common misconceptions.

Fact
Acne is caused by a cycle of events.  Oil, or sebum, is produced in the sebaceous glands, which lie just under the skin's surface.  As oil is produced, it travels up and out through the pores to lubricate the skin.  But in acne-prone skin, dead skin that would normally slough away actually collects in pores, trapping oil inside.  As the skin continues to produce oil, the blockage grows, resulting in acne blemishes.

Eating chocolate or fried, greasy food causes acne
FALSE.  According to the American Academy of Dermatology, "Extensive scientific studies have not found a connection between diet and acne."

Oily skin causes acne
FALSE.  Acne is associated with excessive production of oil deep in follicles.  The skin surface can range from dry to oily.  Always try to choose oil-free, non-comedogenic, water-based skin care products if you are acne prone.

Acne is caused by poor hygiene
FALSE.  Acne is one of the most common skin diseases and is mostly caused by internal factors deep in the skin; therefore, anyone can get it.  It is very important to remember it is not the individual's fault for having acne.