Body acne is a common concern often triggered by factors like sweating, friction, and clogged pores—here are practical tips to help you keep it under control.
So many misconceptions about acne. So much wasted time. Here’s a quick list of the top acne myths to help you avoid the treatment detours and get onto what works. Table of contents 1. Dirty skin and hair on the forehead...
Like most people, you may have thought that when you left your teen years behind, you were also leaving acne behind. Maybe in your twenties, you were annoyed to find that wasn’t the case. Certainly, by your thirties, you’d be...
Jacqueline S. email marketing manager, hot yoga teacher, violin player. Before finding the Vivant Skin Care line, I considered myself a skincare junkie, but am realizing that I was this way because I was constantly looking for a product that...
If you have acne-prone skin, you know that staying ahead of the breakout cycle can be a frustrating and challenging experience, especially when flare-ups seem to pop up out of nowhere. Despite the seemingly random nature of breakouts, there’s a...
“Why are they so big?” “Why are they so oily?” “If I steam them will they open?” “How can I shrink my pores?” “How can I close my pores permanently?” These are among the most-asked questions about pores...
A reader asks: “My daughter has whiteheads and blackheads especially on her cheeks. Is it better to start on a benzoyl peroxide program before doing extractions, or remove clogged pores and then start on the BP?” That’s a good...
At 4 months of treatment for cystic acne. Makeup artist and esthetician, Theresa, started the popular Instagram feed, @tv.skinjournal, to document her struggles finding effective acne solutions and to spread a message of positivity. Anyone who’s ever had acne,...
You’ve heard the stories. Maybe it’s even happened to you. A well-meaning stranger offers some unsolicited advice about how to clear your skin. Not only is it intrusive and unwanted, it’s often truly bad advice. Here are the...
DAILY Wash. Remove oil, dirt, makeup, dead skin and fight the spread of acne bacteria. Recommended: Mandelic Acid Exfoliating Cleanser or BP 3% Exfoliating Cleanser Ice. Calm inflammation and redness with a little ice directly on the skin as needed. It’s also...
No one wants to suffer from acne, but most people do get those telltale bumps at some point in their lives. But what is acne exactly? And how do you get it to go away? Acne Causes and Types Acne...
To say we invented clear skin is a pretty bold statement. But we're going to go there. What gives us the right? Our formulator, Dr. James Fulton, was the scientist, dermatologist, and acneologist responsible for the gold standard ingredients used...
