Acne
Beauty
The Only Moisturizers We Trust with Our Acne-Prone Skin
Soothing, redness-reducing options derms (and editors) love.
By Jessica Kasparian
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.
By Jenna Ryu
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.
By Jenna Ryu
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.
By Jenna Ryu
Skin
How to Get Rid of a Deep, Painful Cystic Pimple
Your usual zit-zapping strategies probably won’t work for these stubborn bumps.
By Jenna Ryu
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.”
By Jenna Ryu
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.
By Jenna Ryu and Sara Coughlin
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.
By Jenna Ryu and Chelsea Traber Burns
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.
By Jenna Ryu
Beauty
9 Products That Bacne Hates to See Coming
We asked dermatologists for their advice and they delivered.
By Jessica Kasparian
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.
By Melanie Rud
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.
By Anna Borges
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.
By Jenna Ryu
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.”
By Krissy Brady
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.
By Jessica Chia
Beauty
What Exactly Is Squalane, and Should You Be Using It?
If you hate greasy oils, you might love this lightweight moisturizer.
By Jenna Ryu and Sarah Jacoby
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.
By Mark Hay
Beauty
Glycolic Acid Can Give You Glowier Skin—But There Are Rules
Dermatologists explain exactly how–and when—to use it in your routine.
By Mara Santilli
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.
By Jenna Ryu
Acne
Why You Should Never, Ever Pop a Nose Pimple
Allow us to introduce you to the triangle of death.
By Jenna Ryu