Acne

How to Treat Hyperpigmentation on Black Skin, According to a Dermatologist

Nov 13, 2024

How to Treat Hyperpigmentation on Black Skin, According to a Dermatologist

In a perfect world, life would be as easy as dabbing on concealer, smearing on some highlighter, and leaving the house with flawless skin every day.

How to Get Your Hormonal Acne Under Control

Nov 7, 2024

How to Get Your Hormonal Acne Under Control

Tackling the most common types of acne is quite the process as it is, but when you add hormones into the mix, it gets increasingly frustrating.

These Editor-Loved Acne Patches Shrink Pimples Overnight — and Are on Sale

Oct 11, 2024

These Editor-Loved Acne Patches Shrink Pimples Overnight — and Are on Sale

I've been fortunate enough to have relatively clear skin for most of my life, but every now and then, there are those pesky pimples that pop up at the most random and unwanted times.

14 Acne Patches That Will Take Care of Zits Overnight

Sep 19, 2024

14 Acne Patches That Will Take Care of Zits Overnight

While spot treatments might be necessary to diminish pesky zits, they aren't exactly described as "cute" — hence why we reserve them for our nighttime routines.

I'm a Skin Picker, but This Recovery Acne Patch Has Saved My Face

Sep 10, 2024

I'm a Skin Picker, but This Recovery Acne Patch Has Saved My Face

Although I'm loathe to admit it, I'm a skin picker.

Gold Medalist Abbey Weitzeil Gets Real About Acne and Self-Confidence as a Swimmer

Sep 4, 2024

Gold Medalist Abbey Weitzeil Gets Real About Acne and Self-Confidence as a Swimmer

For Olympic gold medalist Abbey Weitzeil, trying to craft a skin-care routine around her workout schedule requires a heck of a lot of girl math.

This TikTok-Viral Moisturizer Helped Clear My Acne in Weeks

Sep 2, 2024

This TikTok-Viral Moisturizer Helped Clear My Acne in Weeks

The first time I ever got wind of the SkinMedica TNS Ceramide Treatment Cream ($72), I was scrolling TikTok late at night with a huge cluster of acne on the right side of my face.

A Dermatologist's Guide to Beating Butt Acne For Good

Aug 29, 2024

A Dermatologist's Guide to Beating Butt Acne For Good

Sitting, spanking, sweating, violently squeezing into too-tight spandex Lululemons — your butt goes through a lot, and that's even if your skin isn't prone to breakouts.

The Best Way to Get Rid of Acne Scars, According to Dermatologists

Aug 28, 2024

The Best Way to Get Rid of Acne Scars, According to Dermatologists

With so many people experiencing breakouts of some form these days, the concern around blemishes and the unwanted parting gifts — aka acne scars or marks — they leave behind has only grown.

Here's How to Remove Blackheads Safely at Home

Aug 9, 2024

Here's How to Remove Blackheads Safely at Home

Not to get all Coach Carr from "Mean Girls" on you, but the general consensus of skin experts on at-home pore extractions, much like popping a pimple, is akin to passing out condoms to high schoolers: "We're not encouraging it, but if they're going to do it, let's make it safe," aesthetician Candace Marino tells PS.

See How This Gentle Acne Gel Made My Pimple Disappear in 3 Days

Aug 8, 2024

See How This Gentle Acne Gel Made My Pimple Disappear in 3 Days

While I usually can't complain about my combination skin, the older I get, the more I'm experiencing hormonal acne around the time of menstruation and ovulation.

How to Tackle Stubborn Back Acne

Jul 25, 2024

How to Tackle Stubborn Back Acne

While body acne is a reality that millions of people face year-round, there is a lot of stigma and shame that comes from wearing clothing that shows it off in the warmer months.