Acne

Consider this the ultimate guide to the best acne treatments. With the help of two board-certified dermatologists, we’re rounding up the top ingredients and products to clarify your complexion—including tried-and-true *and* lesser-known yet highly effective actives. Struggling with acne well beyond your teenage years? You likely know all too well how frustrating—and sometimes outright defeating—it […]

Need help getting rid of butt acne for good? Learn how it’s done, according to a board-certified derm. With summer upon us, you might be hesitant to lean into the “sun’s out, buns out” mentality if you struggle with butt acne. Whether the bumps on your bum are angry and red or tiny but tenacious, […]

Struggle with excess oil, breakouts, or skin sensitivity? Derms list the top pore-clogging ingredients worth nixing in your routine. If you’ve ever used a new skincare product only to wake up with a fresh breakout the next morning, then you, my friend, have first-hand experience with pore-clogging ingredients. The trouble with finding formulas that won’t […]

The retinol purge is real… but it doesn’t have to be disastrous. A dermatologist and an aesthetician share five essential tips and tricks to beat the retinol uglies and inch your way closer to a calmer, clearer complexion in no time. If you were to ask any skin expert to name the holy grail ingredient […]

Is zinc good for acne? Chelsey Amer, MS, RDN, CDN, recaps the research behind its ability to support a clear complexion. Plus: the top foods rich in zinc worth adding to your diet. Breakouts happen for many reasons, from diet and hormones to your skincare routine. But what if the ticket to clear skin is […]

It’s possible to get pimples in the vaginal area, including on your labia or bikini line. But sometimes, it’s not actually vaginal acne at all… so what gives? Two derms and an OB-GYN share everything you need to know about pimples on your private parts. It’s never fun to wake up to an angry-looking breakout. […]

Konjac is a lesser-known root vegetable (think: beets, ginger) that’s grown in parts of Asia and is particularly popular in Japanese and Korean cooking. You may have even tried it: It’s the main ingredient in Shirataki noodles. In the U.S. it’s more frequently found in the form of a pill or powdered supplement, making it […]

Wondering how to get rid of hormonal acne? Experts break down what causes those pesky breakouts—and share exactly how to treat them. Perhaps you *always* break out while you’re on your period. Maybe you dealt with intense acne during puberty, pregnancy, or after getting off hormonal birth control. Or maybe you notice that after you […]

There are so many causes of acne—from genetics to hormones to daily habits. But one surprising cause might be a deficiency in a certain nutrient. Experts explain how B vitamins and acne are linked, below. Acne breakouts are frustrating, to say the least. And while you might have luck here and there with a pimple […]

Acne is a common skin concern, but did you know there are different kinds of breakouts? Dermatologists explain the eight types of acne—and share how best to treat each. As someone who has struggled with acne since the age of 14, I’ve come to learn that not all breakouts are created equal. When you picture […]

Have you ever found yourself wondering, ‘Why won’t my acne go away?’ You’re not alone. We spoke to a board-certified dermatologist to find out why it’s *so* hard to clear up your complexion. To say I’ve been on a rocky journey with my acne would be an understatement. I first dealt with unwelcome blemishes when […]

Is salt water good for your skin and hair? There are some beauty benefits to know about—but dermatologists caution against this trending claim. Here’s what you need to know. There’s nothing quite like a vacation glow. Between the R&R and the sun, regardless of your skin tone, everyone comes back from a beachy vacation looking […]