Back and chest acne, often called "bacne" shows up across the shoulders, upper arms, and chest, and for many men it's more stubborn than breakouts on the face. The good news: with the right routine, you can help clear body...
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,...
Table of content Don’t wait for acne to appear before teaching your child good skin care habits. Quick Tips for Preteens Acne has often been seen as a rite of passage for teenagers. But in recent years, what was once...
Table of content It’s not you; it’s the hormones. Start early. Be consistent. Don’t slack. Don't spot treat. Don't pick. Ice is nice! Use sunscreen. Beware of sweaty hats. Shower after exercise. Give it time. First time using an acne...
Table of contents Here’s what to try when you think you’ve tried everything. The Right Products A Consistent, Four-Step Regimen Time Pay Attention to Underlying Causes Avoid Moisturizing Don’t Over Treat See an Aesthetician or Dermatologist Don’t Give Up Acne,...
If you have pores, you will at some point experience blackheads. Pretty much everyone does because the microcosmic 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 spot treating that unwelcome visitor. That, however, is a short-sighted approach that will keep you in constant maintenance mode. We’ll...
Table of contents What is Accutane? Accutane Side Effects and Considerations Are There Effective Alternatives to Accutane? Benzoyl Peroxide Retinoid (Vitamin A) A Consistent Approach to Acne Management Vivant Recommendations: If you have severe acne, you know that the effects...
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...
Table of contents Where Do Pimples Come From? What else contributes to your skin’s pimple population? Slacking on your skin care routine: Over treating your skin: Comedogenic Ingredients: Getting too wound up: You're low on zinc Where Do Pimples Come...
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...
