Acne

Expert insights, targeted strategies, and guidance to help you better understand and manage breakout-prone skin.

The Best Acne Cleanser for Every Skin Type
The Best Acne Cleanser for Every Skin Type
You know you need a cleanser as the foundation for your healthy skin care regimen. But which one? Acne-prone skin has specific needs, and your individual skin type has additional requirements. There’s the question of ingredients, the question of irritation,...
Acne: A Tactical Guide To Clear Skin
Acne: A Tactical Guide To Clear Skin
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...
What Is Acne Exactly?
What Is Acne Exactly?
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...
The End of Acne: Nine Products That Will Change Your Skin Forever
The End of Acne: Nine Products That Will Change Your Skin Forever
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...
The Acne-Fighting Superheroes You Need to Know
The Acne-Fighting Superheroes You Need to Know
  A powerful band of superheroes assembles to defeat acne and restore order to your universe. (Or at least your face.) Have you seen this film? Did the heroes win? If not, maybe you were watching the B-movie with the...
The Overnight Stress Breakout: What Gives?
The Overnight Stress Breakout: What Gives?
Table of contents How to Deal With a Stress Breakout Ice therapy: Cleanse Detox Weekly: What Else Helps? Dermatologists continue to see a steady rise in inflammatory skin conditions—including psoriasis, rosacea, atopic dermatitis, and acne. What’s driving it? One major...
Men’s Skincare: How to Get Rid of Acne on the Back and Chest
Men’s Skincare: How to Get Rid of Acne on the Back and Chest
Bacne. Bumpy chest. Upper arms. Like your crazy ex, acne doesn’t understand boundaries. It’s up to you to lay down some hard and fast rules to reclaim your skin. Here’s how to get rid of body acne once and for...
How to Preempt Preteen Acne
How to Preempt Preteen Acne
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...
Acne 101: Treatment Tips for First-Timers
Acne 101: Treatment Tips for First-Timers
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...
What to Try When You Think You’ve Tried Everything
What to Try When You Think You’ve Tried Everything
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,...
Say Bye, Bye to Blackheads
Say Bye, Bye to Blackheads
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?...
Treating Acne: Why Drier Is Better
Treating Acne: Why Drier Is Better
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...