With an increase in days spent outside enjoying the sun, summer is the perfect time to reassess our skin care routines. While broad-spectrum sunscreen remains the VIP of…
Summer is officially here, and hopefully you’re slathering on a sunscreen daily that works for acne-prone skin. But after applying and reapplying your sunscreen all day,…
If you make a habit of reading the labels of skin care products (a survival skill for many of us with acne-prone skin), you may have noticed that niacinamide is…
With summer almost here, it might be time to rethink your skincare routine to embrace the heat. For those of us with acne-prone skin, finding the right moisturizer can be…
Feeling rough? If you’re noticing small pimples on the back of your arms, you might be dealing with a skin condition called keratosis pilaris (KP). While the appearance…
One of the most annoying assumptions people make is that if someone has acne they just need to wash their face. This couldn’t be farther from the truth; if anything,…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
We tend to think of our skin care routines as a daily repetition with a different variation for morning and night. But what if we’ve been thinking about it all wrong? If…
Proper skin care is essential to protect our skin, but some skin care ingredients can clog pores, leading to the development of acne, blackheads, and other skin issues.
If you have acne-prone skin, it is important to know when a skincare trend or product that might be a holy grail for many other people is just not for you.
Have you ever started using an acne treatment with high hopes, only to find that your skin becomes irritated and dry and your pimples just seem to get worse?