Face Basting with Diaper Cream: Is It Good for Acne-Prone Skin?
In the world of skincare, creative new trends are always popping up, but one we did not see coming was applying butt paste to the face… Called “face-basting” by Dr. Shereene Idriss who popularized it on TikTok, this method is similar to slugging but uses a thick layer of zinc-based diaper cream to help protect and heal dry and irritated skin. Is this the right choice for acne-prone…
Best Pimple Patches: Options for Every Acne Scenario
When spot treating pimples, a lot of advice has traditionally focused on trying to…
Does Opill Cause Acne? What to Expect from Your Skin on OTC Birth Control
Did you know that you can grab a pack of birth control pills off the shelf on your…
Best Sunscreens for Acne-Prone Skin: Defense Against UV Rays and Breakouts
When you are struggling with managing acne, choosing a sunscreen might feel far…
What is Skin Flooding and How Can It Help Acne-Prone Skin?
Is your skin both acne-prone and in desperate need of hydration? Skin flooding, a…
Acne Treatments
Salicylic Acid for Acne: How Does It Work?
People have been using a form of salicylic acid since ancient civilizations used willow tree bark to soothe various…
What Benzoyl Peroxide Does for Your Skin
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Accutane: How It Works, Side Effects, and How to Get It
Since it was approved for acne more than 40 years ago, Accutane has been changing lives by clearing severe acne.
Spironolactone for Acne: How Does It Work and Is It Right for You?
If you have been struggling with hormonal acne you know how impossible it can seem to find an acne treatment that works…
Azelaic Acid for Acne: A Gentle and Effective Treatment for All Skin Types
Many acne treatments are known for being harsh and difficult to stick with if you have sensitive skin. If you have been…
Topical Retinoids for Acne: What You Need to Know
Topical retinoids for acne have been proven to be effective and are often the first line of treatment prescribed by…
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Acne Neutrality: How to Embrace Your Skin, Acne and All
Acne neutrality is the concept of taking the focus off of our skin conditions and accepting…
The Seven Surprising Benefits of Having Acne
There is a saying that strengths and weaknesses are two sides of the same coin. While…
How to Get Rid of Pimples: 20 Best Acne Tips
Classic skin advice? We’ve heard it by now. But here at Acne Club, we’re all about exploring…
What is Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation? Causes, Treatments, and Prevention
The pimple that’s been bothering you has finally flattened out, but the color it leaves…
Understanding Acne
Sebaceous Filaments: Demystifying Those Tiny Dots on Your Nose
Those of us that have oily skin or are acne prone may be quick to assume that every small dark dot in the pores of our face is…
Small Itchy Red Spots on Skin? All About Fungal Acne
Struggling with persistent pimples that seem to defy acne logic? If you’ve ever experienced small itchy red spots on your skin…
What Are Sebum Plugs? A Guide to Blocked Sebaceous Glands
When you have acne-prone skin it can feel like you are constantly discovering different types of bumps on your face. From…
Tiny White Bumps on Your Face? A Guide to Closed Comedones
Closed comedones are pimples in their earliest stage, small skin colored or white bumps on the skin’s surface that mostly…
What Are Open Comedones? A Complete Guide to Understanding and Treating Blackheads
Unlock the mysteries of open comedones and arm yourself with knowledge and treatments to combat those pesky blackheads.
The Retinoid Uglies: How to Deal with Retinoid Side Effects and Purging
If you’ve started using a topical retinoid such as tretinoin or adapalene to help clear your acne, you may be in for a rude…
When Does Pregnancy Acne Start and What Can You Do About It?
Did the promised pregnancy glow turn out to be a layer of oil and acne?
Maybe this is the first time you’ve experienced…
Are Acne Scars Permanent? Acne Scars Treatment Options
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Cystic Acne: What It Is, How to Treat It, and How to Prevent It
While most people experience mild to moderate acne at some point in their lives, some of us suffer from a more severe form…
Skin Care
Best Sunscreens for Acne-Prone Skin: Defense Against UV Rays and Breakouts
When you are struggling with managing acne, choosing a sunscreen might feel far down your list of skincare priorities. But as we all know,…
What is Skin Flooding and How Can It Help Acne-Prone Skin?
Is your skin both acne-prone and in desperate need of hydration? Skin flooding, a skincare trend on social media, may be the perfect choice to…
LED Light Therapy for Acne: Shining a New Light on Skin Care
You may have seen people wearing futuristic face masks as part of their skincare routine on social media. These LED light therapy masks claim…
What is Acne-Prone Skin? A Closer Look at This Skin Type
How is it that some people wash their face with shampoo as their only skin care step and have clear skin, while many of us have meticulous…
Hypochlorous Acid Spray: Where Gentle Meets Powerful in Acne Treatment
Using a product that smells like a chlorinated swimming pool on your skin might sound blasphemous when you’ve been carefully curating your…
Skin Streaming for Acne: A New and Affordable Skincare Trend
When you have acne-prone skin, it can be difficult to stop hunting for more products or skincare routine steps that we hope will finally solve…
What is Skin Cycling? How to Start a Skin Cycling Routine
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Pore-Clogging Ingredients to Avoid for Acne-Prone Skin
Proper skin care is essential to protect our skin, but some skin care ingredients can clog pores, leading to the development of acne,…
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Face Basting with Diaper Cream: Is It Good for Acne-Prone Skin?
In the world of skincare, creative new trends are always popping up, but one we did not see coming was applying butt paste to the face… Called “face-basting” by Dr. Shereene Idriss who…
Best Pimple Patches: Options for Every Acne Scenario
When spot treating pimples, a lot of advice has traditionally focused on trying to dry them out, but did you know that your skin heals best in a moist environment? This applies to pimples too,…
Does Opill Cause Acne? What to Expect from Your Skin on OTC Birth Control
Did you know that you can grab a pack of birth control pills off the shelf on your next drugstore run, or even buy it online and have it delivered? For the first time since oral contraceptives…
Best Sunscreens for Acne-Prone Skin: Defense Against UV Rays and Breakouts
When you are struggling with managing acne, choosing a sunscreen might feel far down your list of skincare priorities. But as we all know, sunscreen is important for our skin health and…
What is Skin Flooding and How Can It Help Acne-Prone Skin?
Is your skin both acne-prone and in desperate need of hydration? Skin flooding, a skincare trend on social media, may be the perfect choice to deeply hydrate your skin without clogging your…
LED Light Therapy for Acne: Shining a New Light on Skin Care
You may have seen people wearing futuristic face masks as part of their skincare routine on social media. These LED light therapy masks claim to improve acne, wrinkles, dark marks, and more.…
Pustules from Rosacea: Key Differences from Acne Explained
When you are struggling with red and pus-filled bumps in the center of your face, your first thought is probably to treat them like acne. However, red pustules from rosacea are also small,…
What is Acne-Prone Skin? A Closer Look at This Skin Type
How is it that some people wash their face with shampoo as their only skin care step and have clear skin, while many of us have meticulous acne-fighting skincare routines and still get…
Hypochlorous Acid Spray: Where Gentle Meets Powerful in Acne Treatment
Using a product that smells like a chlorinated swimming pool on your skin might sound blasphemous when you’ve been carefully curating your gentle skincare routine. But hypochlorous acid, which…
Skin Streaming for Acne: A New and Affordable Skincare Trend
When you have acne-prone skin, it can be difficult to stop hunting for more products or skincare routine steps that we hope will finally solve our breakouts. But sometimes the right thing to…