While stress isn’t the cause of acne, it does create the perfect storm to spark flare-ups or worsen existing acne. Stress sets off a pathogenic cascade of mechanisms that result in an increase of sebum and inflammation in the skin,...
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 top ten...
Acne has often been seen as a rite of passage for teenagers. But in recent years, what was once fuel for teen angst is now ushering children toward that particular brand of anxiety earlier and earlier. Twelve is no longer...
Breaking out for the first time can feel overwhelming, but you're in good company—acne is one of the most common skin concerns there is. This beginner's guide walks you through the habits and products that can help you get ahead...
Acne, especially severe or cystic acne, is nothing if not persistent. It’s a problem that starts deep at the cellular level and can be aggravated by many factors. To control and conquer acne, people try all kinds of treatments and...
If you have pores, you will at some point experience blackheads. Pretty much everyone does because the microscopic network of glands and follicles that keep skin functioning and healthy is a factory for blackheads. Table of content What Causes Blackheads?...
So often, we see the advice to moisturize while trying to treat acne. The fact is, unless you have dry skin, which is uncommon with moderate to severe acne, you should be using little to no moisturizer during active acne...
Conventional wisdom says when a pimple pops up, you can make it disappear quickly by going into attack mode and slapping on a pimple patch or spot treating that unwelcome visitor. That, however, is a short-sighted approach that will keep...
If you have severe acne, you know that the effects of the disease go much deeper than the surface of the skin. Because the scars are emotional as much as physical, you may have found yourself, at various times, willing...
In corner number one, the all-star heavyweight, benzoyl peroxide. In corner number two, the challenger, triple-punch mandelic acid. Which is the top acne fighter? Spoiler alert: it depends on your skin. Table of content Benzoyl Peroxide Clinical Mandelic Acid The...
Ever wonder what's actually happening beneath your skin when a pimple forms—and why it shows up days after you thought you did everything right? This guide breaks down where breakouts really come from, the everyday factors that feed them, and...
Holidays are awesome. Post-holiday breakouts are not. So you enjoy a few holiday treats and bump up your bubbly intake a bit during the season. Does your skin have to broadcast it to the world and everyone in your 9:00...
