Skincare retailer Face the Future has launched its ‘Acne at Every Age’ 2026 report.
According to the company, the aim is to challenge outdated perceptions of acne and highlight the emotional, financial and educational gaps surrounding acne across various stages of life. In an independent OnePoll survey of 2,000 UK adults, 79% feel overwhelmed by products claiming to ‘fix’ acne.
Additional metrics display that 66% worry their acne won’t clear, 33% often experience low mood because of acne and 40% believe adult acne is not emphasised enough in skincare marketing.
Julia Thompson, owner and director of Face the Future, commented, “Acne is one of the most misunderstood and most emotionally charged skin conditions our patients approach us about at Face the Future. This report was created to highlight the reality of acne in the UK today, but also to show where education and expert-led guidance can make a meaningful difference.”