Acne

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

Benzoyl Peroxide vs Mandelic Acid: Two Top Acne Fighters Face Off
Benzoyl Peroxide vs Mandelic Acid: Two Top Acne Fighters Face Off
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...
The Acne Clinic Is In Session: Where Do Pimples Come From?
The Acne Clinic Is In Session: Where Do Pimples Come From?
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...
Cancel Your Appointment With The Post-Holiday Breakout
Cancel Your Appointment With The Post-Holiday Breakout
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...
Party ready skin
Fight For Your Right To Party-Ready Skin, Six Skin Care tips
It’s party season! Time to get your glow on. But holiday stress along with shifts in diet and/or sleep can mean skin issues. Fight back with these skin care tips, a little targeted prep and pampering and you’ll be shining...
How to Treat Acne and Reduce the Appearance of Scarring
How to Treat Acne and Reduce the Appearance of Scarring
According to the American Academy of Dermatology , nearly 50 million people in the US suffer from acne. This common skin condition can have a negative impact on a person's confidence and can cause long-term scarring of the skin. Fortunately,...
Acne Scars
Just Say NO to Acne Scars
Acne is like that annoying relative who always seems to pop in at the worst moment and, while you insist you’re on your way out, plops down on your sofa and launches into a story that goes on for days....
Things That Look Like Acne But Aren’t
Things That Look Like Acne But Aren’t
  Acne is the most common skin issue in the United States. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, up to 50 million people are affected. About 85 percent of people between the ages of 12 and 24 experience at...
holiday breakout
Four Reasons Your Skin Is Breaking Out During the Holidays
Holidays are the peak of everything—joy, stress, cookies, busyness, and breakouts. Whatever you’re doing, you’re probably doing more of it than usual during the holiday season. Your senses are on overload, and your skin is the first place to show...
Mask Away Free Radicals
Mask Away Free Radicals
Whether you’re dealing with a mild flare-up or a full-blown breakout, there’s nothing like adding a mask into your skin care regimen to give your complexion a boost and get your skin looking as smooth and refined as a ball...
Are Acne Scars Reversible?
Are Acne Scars Reversible?
Acne scars can be one of the more difficult skin issues to address, but with a consistent, targeted regimen supported by professional treatments, excellent results can be achieved. From understanding the causes to identifying the best topical formulas and most...
Summer-Proof Skin Against Acne Triggers
Summer-Proof Skin Against Acne Triggers
Summer is supposed to be carefree, but if you have oily or acne-prone skin, the season can bring more stress than ease.  Table of content Why Does My Acne Flair Up in the Summer? 5 Tips to Treat Summer Acne...
purging
What Is Skin Purging and Why Is It a Good Thing?
When you try new products, something happens (or at least it should). But that something is not always what you expect. It can look an awful lot like a breakout, and that can cause you to give up on your...
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