Acne can be hereditary.
If this is your situation, your skincare routine may not be your problem.
Yourbreakoutscould be a result of your genetic makeup.
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Is There an Acne “Gene?”
Studies have repeatedly shown a high heritability for acne severity, best explained by genetics rather than shared environments.
Twin Studies
Multiple twin studies have provided strong evidence of a genetic basis for acne.
Prevention
Even if acne runs in your family, it doesn’t mean a lifetime ofskin blemishes.
However, you may find your breakouts are harder to treat and control.
If one parent has experienced acne breakouts, their children are at a higher risk of experiencing them too.
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