The #1 at-home lab test for the root cause of acne

Your Teen's Acne Was Never A Skin Problem. That's Why Nothing's Worked.

Here's what almost no one tells you: teen acne usually isn't a skin problem at all. It's driven by what's happening inside. Hormones, nutrient levels, inflammation, stress. Topicals treat the surface while the real cause keeps firing underneath.

The good news: you can finally find out exactly what's driving their breakouts.

Note: Read this before putting your teen on a harsh prescription or Accutane.

Joanna B. (Mom With Teens) Verified · 3 min read

1. Most Teens Are Treating The Symptoms, Not The Cause

Most acne treatments only address what you see, drying skin and killing bacteria, while ignoring the real problem.

Redness, oil, and breakouts are symptoms, not the cause. Your teen's body produces excess oil in response to internal imbalances like hormonal shifts and inflammation that topical treatments can't reach. They fight what's visible, not what's actually happening underneath.

See what we test for→

2. Hormones Are In Overdrive But No One's Testing Them

During the teenage years, hormones like testosterone, DHEA, and cortisol surge and fluctuate, especially with stress, relationships, or lack of sleep.

When those hormones stay out of balance, they send signals that trigger inflammation and cause painful breakouts that show up on the face and body.

Check their hormone markers→

3. Skin Can't Heal Without The Right Nutrients

Even with a good diet, many teens are low in essential nutrients like Vitamin D, B12, Zinc, and Iron, all crucial for hormonal balance and skin repair.

When these levels drop, the skin becomes more reactive and slower to heal. That's why two teens can use the same skincare routine and get completely different results. One has the nutrients to heal, the other doesn't.

See the nutrient panel→

4. Cortisol Is The Hidden Breakout Trigger

When a teen experiences academic pressure, social anxiety, or other life changes, their body releases cortisol. That stress cycle affects the skin's oil glands and produces excess sebum, while increasing inflammation and slowing the healing of existing pimples. The result is stubborn, recurring flare-ups.

Test their cortisol levels→

5. Skincare Can't Tell You What's Going On

Most dermatologists and skincare brands focus on what they can see, not what's really happening in the body.

BreakoutLabs is an at-home acne lab test designed to reveal the invisible triggers behind acne, then build a personalized plan to address them.

Analyzed by CLIA-certified labs and reviewed by board-certified dermatologists, it gives you a clear, personalized plan to work on acne from the inside out.

See how the test works→

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If their panel comes back completely clear, you get a full refund. Either way, you stop guessing.

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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Laboratory services are performed by independent CLIA-certified partner laboratories. Individual results vary.