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The #1 holiday for BFF’s is undoubtedly Galentine’s Day…. Unless you count your Facebook Friendaversary, but we’re pretty sure Galentine’s Day still rules supreme. 

We get it BFFs – skincare can be scary! There are so many products that claim to “visibly reduce pore size” or “unclog pores”, but they are not always safe for moody, acne-prone skin. That’s why our Founder & CEO Enrico set out to revolutionize traditional pore-strips with the second product we ever released as a company, Peace Out Pores.

Peace Out Pores is a set of 2:1 detoxifying strips made with our break-through hydrocolloid technology to unclog pores, refine texture, visibly reduce the appearance of pores and prevent future breakouts. 

We’ve received some great questions about Peace Out Pores that we’ve been eager to answer, and we’re here to address them all! Let’s get started:

How do I apply these?

• Apply a blackhead strip or pore strip, tacky-side down, on clean, dry skin.
• After wearing at least 4 hours or overnight, remove the strip and turn it over to see all the oil it absorbed. 

What’s the difference between the blackhead strips vs. the pore strips?
Each box comes with 4 blackhead strips cut specifically to fit your nose, and 4 pore strips for anywhere else on your face or body where you tend to break out or have enlarged pores.

Is this safe for sensitive skin?
Peace Out is a brand that was actually created for extremely sensitive, acne-prone skin. This is a product all skin types can use - whether you’re oily, dry, combo, acne-prone or sensitive!

What are these made of?
Literally only 3 ingredients:

• Vitamin A
• DMAE
• Hydrocolloid Dressing

Do you guys test on animals?
No way - we love our furry friends! Our brand is cruelty-free and PETA-certified.

Where can I purchase these?
All of our products are available exclusively at Sephora.

OK ladies - get into formation.  We’re about to give you the best advice on how to break-up with your pesky breakouts. Newsflash: not all pimples deserve the same treatment. I know - shocking right? So many brands, prescriptions and infomercials claim to have the ultimate emergency fix for your acne - yet none of them dare ask what type of acne YOU are actually dealing with.

Here at Peace Out we are all about providing 1-step solutions for your skin concerns. We have two products available now exclusively at Sephora U.S. in-stores and online: Peace Out Acne and Peace Out Pores. Peace Out Acne is a breakthrough blemish-healing dot that combines hydrocolloid technology with active anti-acne ingredients to minimize breakouts overnight, and Peace Out Pores is a set of oil-absorbing strips infused with pore-refining actives that minimize the appearance of enlarged pores and prevent future breakouts. We’re going to walk you through some of the most common types of acne, and identify which product would work best for each type. Let’s get started!

Hormonal Acne

These tend to be those painful pimples that pop up around our chin and neck area - and that’s because our reproductive system is directly tied to this portion of our face. Definitely try our Peace Out Acne stickers to spot treat pimples that are arising or already giving you grief. To help prevent breakouts - stick a pore strip on your chin area. The powerful antioxidants of vitamin A and DMAE will help prevent new hormonal breakouts from forming. You can’t go wrong by using both products for this type of acne!

Whiteheads & Blackheads

We all know these pests - I think it’s safe to say EVERYONE has at least one of these types of breakouts on their nose or chin area. For this type of acne we definitely suggest doubling down with a box of our Peace Out Pores strips as a treatment 1-2x a week. Each box comes with 4 blackhead strips for your nose and 4 pore strips for your cheeks, forehead, chin, etc. Get creative and cut up the pore strips with a pair of scissors, using them to spot treat wherever you need a quick fix.

Papules

These are red zits that don’t come to a head, but travel in cliques and come in patches of 3 or 4. We suggest spot treating ASAP and using 2-4 dots on your problem-area - basically as many as you need to ensure each pimple is covered by a dot.

Cystic Acne

Everyone who has cystic acne knows what cystic acne is - mostly likely because you’ve struggled with it for years. They are those abnormally large and inflamed pimples that usually appear in or around the same area that can feel hard and cyst-like under the skin. These mighty pimple lumps are fighters and need to be treated with salicylic acid, which can be found in our Peace Out Acne dots. We suggest zapping that zit by using a 1 sticker each day consecutively for 3-4 days. This will also help block additional bacteria from aggravating the skin even more.

Pustules

These are red pimples filled with white or yellow liquid, and are caused by bacteria. We definitely suggest spot treating with Peace Out Acne, but if you’re getting pustules it’s a sign that you definitely need a skin detox ASAP. To give your pores the deep clean they really need, definitely use Peace Out Pores once the blemish has healed to avoid a breakout in this area again soon.

We all live for that instantly gratifying ‘ah-ha’ moment when we pull off our pore strip to reveal all the dirt and excess oil that was trapped under our skin. It’s the best feeling in the world right? Well here at Peace Out we are major fans of pore strips too, but came to find most traditional pore strips can actually cause more harm than good.

Before you invest another penny in a traditional pores trip - we wanted to share the major 5 differentiators between Peace Out Pores and traditional pore strips. Let’s get started!

#1 EFFECTIVENESS

Traditional pore strips extract our surface level oil plugs, but don’t actually remove the excess sebum below surface level that causes our pesky breakouts. Although it may be gratifying to pull off a traditional pore strip to reveal a forest of tall spiky oil plugs, these types of pore strips actually have little to no impact on your overall complexion and skin wellness.

Peace Out Pores actually removes excess oil beyond the surface level, unclogging your pores and preventing future breakouts. When you pull off a Peace Out Pores strip it looks similar to when you pat down a piece of pepperoni pizza with a napkin and remove the excess grease. The results do look slightly different than a traditional pore strip, but the product is much more effective.

#2 SENSITIVITY

For all our friends with extremely dry skin, or have skin conditions including eczema and rosacea - hold up! Traditional pore strips can tear your skin - leaving it flakey, red and inflamed.

Peace Out Founder & CEO Enrico Frezza actually struggles with rosacea himself, and formulated Peace Out Pores to be safe for all skin types, including those with these types of skin conditions.

#3 COMPATIBILITY

Are you using any acids in your skincare routine? How about retinol or retinoids? These powerful chemical exfoliators are an absolute dream when it comes to stimulating cell turnover - they take your skin from the thickness of an orange peel down to the skin of an apple. This is why we love them - they prevent our future breakouts and make our skin baby smooth. Keep in mind that if you pair these with a traditional pore strip that contains harsher adhesive properties - the mixture could actually tear off the first layer of your skin and cause bleeding (yikes!).

With Peace Out Pores our hydrocolloid dressing is the same material that is used in the medical field to treat wounds, to ensure these can be used with any other acid, retinol or retinoids.

#4 INGREDIENTS

Traditional pore strips are priced at $6.00 a box for a reason - their drug-store manufacturers use extremely cheap ingredients that can yield a variety of adverse reactions on the face. What these skincare companies are also not telling you is that they infuse their pore strips with the same synthetic holding agent used in hairspray to literally rip out surface-level oil plugs and over-strip the skin.

With Peace Out Pores strips, our ingredients still give you immediate and visible results without over-stripping the skin with harsh ingredients. We also only use literally 3 ingredients to make this product: Vitamin A, DMAE and hydrocolloid. We’re also cruelty-free, and even have a PETA certification to prove it!  

Image Source: Dom Hopkins, YouTube

#5 LONG-TERM EFFECTS

The real question is - who would want to invest their hard-earned money in skincare that doesn’t produce long term results? With traditional pore strips, they make no lasting impact on your overall complexion. With Peace Out Pores however, if used as a treatment 1-2x a week your results will be both skin-safe and long-lasting.

No matter what age you are - we know everyone could benefit from a little pore strip action. For more information on Peace Out Pores - head to your local Sephora today and book a consultation with a fellow skincare cast member!

For more information or questions about our products (or if you just want to say hey I love you  shoot us an email at info@peaceoutinc.com. ✌

I think it’s safe to say that the new “going out” is now “staying in” and giving ourselves a 5-star spa-grade home facial - am I right ladies? We’re entering into a pivotal time for our skin where the seasons are changing - and in turn so are our hormone levels and oil production. What is your game plan to avoid as many breakouts as possible this summer? We know you have plenty of vacations planned, weddings and other events where you need your skin game to be STRONG. So what should you do? We suggest rallying up 3-4 of your best girlfriends and hosting a mini spa night including:

SKIN SUPERFOODS

We all know certain foods trigger our skin to break out - so focus on some the most tasty skin superfoods when preparing snacks for your guests including:

• Sweet Potatoes - Try Sweet Potato Fries
  Sweet potatoes are packed full of powerful antioxidants including vitamin A to nourish the skin and protect against environmental aggressors.
• Avocados - Try Chips & Guacamole
  Avocados are filled with omegas 3 & 6 to help keep your inflammation at bay and help give you that ‘glow from within’ look.
• Artichokes - Try Carrot Sticks and Artichoke Dip
  Artichokes are actually one of the most potent veggies when it comes to clearing your blemishes - they too have anti-inflammatory properties.

PRODUCTS

For our acne-prone ladies who have normal, combo, oily, dry or extremely sensitive skin:

• Peace Out Acne
  Peace Out Acne is a breakthrough blemish-healing dot that combines hydrocolloid technology with active anti-acne ingredients to minimize breakouts overnight. All you need to do is place a sticker on your problem-area over completely dry skin, leave on for at least 6 hours day or night, and remove! This will totally help reduce redness, block new bacteria from inflaming the zit, and speed healing. Check them out exclusively at Sephora in-store or online.

For anyone who wants to unclog their pores and prevent future breakouts with normal, combo, oily, dry or extremely sensitive skin:

• Peace Out Pores
  Peace Out Pores is a set of oil-absorbing strips infused with pore-refining actives that prevent blackheads and minimize the appearance of enlarged pores. All you need to do is place a blackhead strip on your nose, a pore strip on an area of your face that usually gets oily (i.e. the T zone for most people), leave on for at least 4 hours, and remove! They are also available exclusively at Sephora in store or online.

MOVIES

What’s a girl’s night without a classic chick flick? Some of our favorites include:

• Bridesmaids
• 13 Going on 30
• 10 Things I Hate About You
• Hitch
• Pretty Woman

So be the hostess with the mostess this summer and plan a mini spa sleepover! We know your skin won’t regret it.

For more information or questions about our products (or if you just want to say hey I love you) shoot us an email at info@peaceoutinc.com. ✌