MY FAVORITE ACNE TREATMENT IN THE SPOTLIGHT: SULFUR
By: Samantha Rizzo I came across the idea to try sulfur as an acne treatment at a time when nothing else was working to clear up my breakouts. The usual treatments weren’t helping, and I was ...
This All–In-ONE Product Replaces your Toner, Serum, and Moisturizer
By: Kali Kushner What if I told you that your hunt for the perfect toner, serum, and moisturizer was over? Better yet, that all these things simultaneously existed in one single NON-TOXIC prod...
How-to: The Best Beginner’s Guide to Acne and Skincare
by Samantha The skincare world can be intimidating. There are so many products, so many ingredients, and so many things to know. If you’re just starting to think about your skin and its ne...
Need a Dermatologist? Here Are Some of The Most Popular Ones
by Samantha It can be difficult to choose a skin specialist whose goals align with your own, and who has your best interest at heart. Thankfully there are many wonderful skin clinics and d...
Body Dysmorphia and Acne: The Shocking Truth
by Samantha Body dysmorphia isn't just a trending buzzword - it's a potentially debilitating anxiety disorder that affects roughly 5 out of every 1,000 people. However, most people aren't a...
An Ultimate Guide to The Most Important Acne Terms
by Samantha When it comes to acne and skin care, there’s a lot to know. What cleanser do I pick, which moisturizer is right for my skin, do I need to exfoliate? Plus, it’s even more confusin...
8 of the Meanest Comments People Have Made About My Acne
by Samantha Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me. At least I used to think that was true. Whether it’s unsolicited advice from our hairdresser, relentless product ...
What Type of Exfoliator Should You Be Using?
by Kali Kushner Exfoliation. Some do it daily while others don't do it at all. How important is exfoliating and what type should you be using, chemical or physical? Some would argue that one is...
by Kali Kushner What’s more annoying than a blemish the size of Mount Rushmore? How about the mark that it leaves behind? You know, the hyper-pigmentation that takes forever to go away or an ac...
It’s Here: A Vaccination for Acne
by Kali Kushner One thing that’s always spooked me about having children is the possibility they will carry the acne gene and deal with painful cystic acne that shapes their mindset wel...
The Psychological Effects of Acne: My Experience
by Kali Kushner As a severe cystic acne sufferer, I know first hand that acne can have long lasting social and psychological effects. Unless you’ve dealt with the condition first hand it’s nearl...
3 Pumpkin Enzyme Masks to Curb Your PSL Cravings (and Clear Acne)
By Brigid Anderson It's official. Pumpkin Spice Latte season has officially come and gone, and though you may be in mourning while you're combing grocery stores for any leftover traces of anythin...
Is Microdermabrasion an Effective Treatment for Acne Scars?
By Kali Kushner Microdermabrasion or Microneedling… we often hear these two terms when it comes to skin care or treating our acne scars. How do they differ from each other? And which is a ...
What Chemical Peels Did to my Skin
As I have mentioned in one of my other articles, I used to go for a facial every 3-4 weeks. I also got some chemical peels done from time to time. My experience with chemical peels was that they ...