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The Only Moisturizers We Trust with Our Acne-Prone Skin

Soothing, redness-reducing options derms (and editors) love.
Skin

What Do I Do About a Pimple Inside My Nose???

You can’t comfortably stick a spot treatment up there—so try these derm-backed tips instead.
Skin

I Was a Good Girl and Didn't Pop My Pimple. Why Did I Still Get a Dark Spot?

It’s called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, and here’s why it happens.
Ask a Derm

My Zits Seem to Go Away Faster When I Wear Makeup. Is That Possible?

Here’s why your skin might look better after regularly using foundation and concealer.
Skin

How to Get Rid of a Deep, Painful Cystic Pimple

Your usual zit-zapping strategies probably won’t work for these stubborn bumps.
Skin

Just 12 People Proudly Sharing Unfiltered, Makeup-Free Pics of Their Acne

“It’s okay to have ‘imperfections’—they shouldn’t rob me of my happiness or mental peace.”
Skin

Here’s How to Treat Closed Comedones (a.k.a. Annoying Whiteheads)

Don’t underestimate the pore-clearing powers of a reliable chemical exfoliant.
Skin

How to Get Rid of Annoying Scalp Acne (Yes, It’s a Thing)

It’s more common than you’d think—and a total pain to deal with.
Skin

3 Things to Do If You Just Mauled a Small Pimple and Now Have a Gaping Wound on Your Face

Keeping the area as moist and protected as possible is key.
Beauty

9 Products That Bacne Hates to See Coming

We asked dermatologists for their advice and they delivered.
Beauty

How to Prevent and Treat Butt Zits, According to Dermatologists

Because it actually is a little bit different than battling breakouts on your face.
Mental Health

How to Deal When You’re Having a Bad Skin Day

Breakouts, flare-ups, and other “imperfections” can really mess with your mood.
Beauty

Hypochlorous Acid Spray Is the Only Thing That Keeps My Acne-Prone Skin Clear in the Summer

My face is smoother—and way less red—thanks to this holy grail.
Beauty

The Complete Guide to Tretinoin

Everyone is suddenly obsessed with this multitasking Rx-only skin care product. Here’s what to know before you join team “tret.”
Health

That Study About Cancer-Causing Chemicals in Acne Products Has Some Serious Flaws

It wasn’t published in a peer-reviewed journal, and the lab’s practices have been questioned in the past.
Beauty

What Exactly Is Squalane, and Should You Be Using It?

If you hate greasy oils, you might love this lightweight moisturizer.
Spot the difference

How to Tell If You Have a Lip Zit or a Cold Sore

They can look a ton alike—but there are subtle differences.
Beauty

Glycolic Acid Can Give You Glowier Skin—But There Are Rules

Dermatologists explain exactly how–and when—to use it in your routine.
Acne

The Mental Health Effects of Acne Are Very, Very Real

Feeling bad about breakouts isn’t shallow—especially if they’re messing with your quality of life.
Acne

Why You Should Never, Ever Pop a Nose Pimple

Allow us to introduce you to the triangle of death.