acne

  • don't use pore strips

    Why I Don’t Use Pore Strips (And You Shouldn’t Either)

    When I was a teen, I inflicted all kinds of damage to my skin. I didn’t always bother to remove makeup before going to bed. Sunscreen was something I used only at the beach (and I rarely went there, so I almost never wore it). I used cheap products with comedogenic ingredients that would leave me […]

  • comedogenic ingredients and acne

    What Does Non-Comedogenic Mean?

    What does non-comedogenic mean? Does it mean that if you see it on a label, you know that moisturizer WON’T clog your pores and give you pimples? That’s what brands want you to think. The truth is a little more complicated…. What Does Non-Comedogenic Mean? A comedone is a pimple. Comedone is their scientific name. Pimple […]

  • acne on hairline

    How To Deal With Acne Along The Hairline

    Is your hair care routine giving you acne? Pimples can pop up anywhere – when you least expect it. They’re annoying like that. But when they spring up really close to your hairline, it’s often a sign you need to change your conditioner. Or mask. Or give up on your pre-shampoo treatment. You get the […]

  • boots ingredients salicylic acid

    Is Boots Ingredients Salicylic Acid The Most Affordable Exfoliant For Oily Skin?

    Tired of waiting for The Ordinary Salicylic Acid 2% Solution to be in stock again? Boots has recently come up with a dupe, creatively called Ingredients Salicylic Acid. It works, if you can put up with this one “small” thing… What’s In Boots Ingredients Salicylic Acid? SALICYLIC ACID TO EXFOLIATE SKIN AND UNCLOG PORES Salicylic […]

  • teenager acne

    Teenager Acne: Why It Happens And How To Treat It

    Teen acne is a normal part of puberty. Like getting hairs in places you didn’t even know you had and making a fool of yourself in front of your crush. Fun times. But it feels like the last drop. On top of everything you’re dealing with right now, your skin looks like a mess. Your […]