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Has the Pandemic Impacted the Acne Positivity Movement?

Has the Pandemic Fueled the Acne Positivity Movement — or Done the Complete Opposite?

by Maddie Aberman 6/17/21

Dr. Pimple Popper Answers All Your Acne Questions

Dr. Pimple Popper Answers All Your Burning Qs About Acne

by Kelsey Castañon 6/02/21

How to Get Rid of Acne Scars, According to Dermatologists

How to Get Rid of Acne Scars and Marks, According to Dermatologists

by Natasha Marsh 6/01/21

8 Editors Share Their Biggest Acne Confessions, Because Zits Happen to All of Us

As frustrating as it can be, the important thing to remember is that you're not alone in the struggle. Whether you're battling acne for the first or 100th time, or dealing with persistent pimples or the occasional yet very angry flare-up, we're in this together. We all have some sort of "acne confession" that we're holding, deep down inside. That's why we asked POPSUGAR editors to share theirs — from pimple-popping habits to (the most relatable) embarrassing stories — so we can relish in the shared experience.

What Type of Acne Do I Have? Take This Quiz

What Type of Acne Do You Have? Take This Easy Quiz to Find Out

by Jessica Harrington 8/09/21

Why I Embrace My Freckles Even When Experiencing Acne

I've Always Loved My Freckles, but When I Got Acne, I Questioned: Do I Cover Them?

by Mykenna Maniece 7/21/21

Sudocrem Alternatives That Treat Acne, According to a Derm

Move Over, Sudocrem: Here's What Derms Suggest You Use For Breakouts Instead

by Tori Crowther 7/08/21

Does Lavender Help Treat Acne? We Asked the Experts

Sorry to Break It to You, but Lavender Might Not Be the Magic Acne Cure After All

by Tori Crowther 7/06/21

Do Acne Supplements Work? We Asked the Experts

Do Acne Supplements Work? The Answer Is Complicated

by Tori Crowther 7/05/21

Can Biotin Cause Acne? We Asked a Dermatologist

Can Taking Biotin Make Your Acne Better or Worse? A Dermatologist Weighs In

by Danielle Jackson 6/30/21

Which Proactiv System Is Right For Me? Here's a Guide

Which Proactiv System Is Right For Your Skin Type? Follow This Guide to Find Out

by Camille Cabrera 6/24/21

YouTuber Cassandra Bankson on Acne Positivity

Beauty Interview

How Cassandra Bankson Became "Your Acne Big Sister" With Over 1.5M YouTube Followers

by Jessica Harrington 6/22/21

The Psychology Behind Watching Pimple-Popping Videos

Why Are So Many People Turning to Extraction Videos For Comfort Amid the Pandemic?

by Natasha Marsh 6/22/21

My Personal Journey Taking Spironolactone For Acne

I Have Clear Skin, but Only Because I Take This Oral Medication

by Jessica Harrington 6/16/21

Best Butt Acne Treatments, According to Dermatologists

A Dermatologist's Guide to Beating Butt Acne For Good

by Kelsey Castañon 6/15/21

28 Best Acne Treatments Dermatologists Swear By

Beauty Interview

The Best At-Home Acne Treatments, According to Dermatologists

by Kelsey Castañon 6/15/21

Differin Gel Adapalene Acne Treatment Review

This $15 Retinol on Amazon Helped Even Out My Complexion, and I Can't Stop Buying It

by Jessica Harrington 6/10/21

How to Identify Acne Types and Treat Them

Differentiating Between the Different Types of Acne and How to Treat Each One

by Jessica Harrington 6/09/21

Cortisone Shot For Acne: Everything You Need to Know

Thinking About Getting a Cortisone Shot For Your Pimple? Here's What You Need to Know

by Jessica Harrington 6/08/21

How to Treat Acne On Your Scalp, According to Dermatologists

Here's What Might Be Causing Your Scalp Acne — and How You Can Prevent It

by Danielle Jackson 6/07/21

What is Aklief Cream? A Retinoid Now FDA Approved For Acne

The First Retinoid Cream in 20 Years Has Been Approved For Acne Use

by Jessica Harrington 6/04/21

Best Foundation For Acne-Prone Skin

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14 Foundations For Acne-Prone Skin That Won't Exacerbate Breakouts

by Anvita Reddy 6/03/21

How to Treat Chest Acne, According to Dermatologists

The Dermatologist-Approved Way to Treat Chest Acne Once and For All

by Natasha Marsh 6/03/21

High-Frequency Facial Treatments: Do They Work For Acne?

Beauty Interview

High-Frequency Treatments For Acne — How Do They Work, and Are They Really Effective?

by Kathryn Mayer 6/02/21

Celebrities With Acne Who've Opened Up About Their Skin

12 Celebrities Who Are Normalizing Acne by Getting Real About Their Personal Journeys

by Jessica Harrington 6/02/21

Side Effects of Accutane and Isotretinoin: Experts Explain

2 Experts Break Down Everything You Need to Know About Accutane

by Wendy Gould 6/02/21

Editors Share Their Favorite Acne Treatments Under $20

11 Acne Treatments Our Editors Swear By — All Under $20

by Morgan Ashley Parker 6/01/21

What No One Tells You About Acne During Pregnancy

What No One Ever Tells You About Pregnancy Skin: Prepare For Breakouts

by Holly Dawsey 6/01/21

What to Do After Popping a Pimple: Tips and Treatments

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So You Popped That Pimple — Now What?

by Danielle Jackson 6/01/21

What to Know About Treating Cystic Acne, Per Dermatologists

Beauty Interview

Everything You Need to Know About Treating Cystic Acne, According to Dermatologists

by Rachel Dube 6/01/21

Best DIY Acne Hacks and Treatments From TikTok

9 of the Best (and Easiest) DIY Acne Hacks We Found on TikTok

by Carrie Carrollo 6/01/21

CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser Review With Photos

Everyone on TikTok Swears By This $15 Acne Cleanser — and Now I Know Why

by Renee Rodriguez 6/01/21

Benzoyl Peroxide or Salicylic Acid: Which Is Better For Acne

Beauty Interview

Benzoyl Peroxide vs. Salicylic Acid: Which One Is Better For Treating Acne?

by Jessica Harrington 6/01/21

Why We Need to Normalize Having Acne

The Time Is Way Past Due to Normalize Having Acne

by Lola Méndez 6/01/21

Guide to Oral Acne Medications like Spironolactone, Accutane

When Topicals Don't Make a Difference, It May Be Time to Ask About Oral Acne Medications

by Jessica Harrington 6/01/21

Best Acne Treatments For Skin of Color, According to Experts

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Everything You Need to Know About Treating Your Acne If You Have Darker Skin

by Danielle Jackson 6/01/21

Does Toothpaste Help With Acne? We Asked a Dermatologist

Should You Put Toothpaste on a Pimple? Here's an Answer to the Most Debated Acne Question

by Morgane Le Caer 6/01/21

Acne Myths You Shouldn't Believe, According to a Derm

Beauty Interview

5 Acne Myths You’ve Gotta Stop Believing, According to Dr. Pimple Popper

by Katelyn Evans 6/01/21

Can Liquid Chlorophyll Treat Acne? We Asked a Dermatologist

People on TikTok Are Drinking Chlorophyll Water to Treat Acne — but Does It Work?

by Danielle Jackson 4/22/21

What to Know About Laser Treatments for Red Acne Marks

How I Got Rid of My Red Acne Marks With One Laser Treatment

by Jessica Harrington 4/08/21

Dermalogica Power Bright Dark Spot Serum Review

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Dermalogica's Latest Serum Faded My Dark Spots SO Quickly, I'm Shook

by Danielle Jackson 3/16/21

How to Use Hydrocortisone to Treat Pimples

Beauty Interview

Here's What You Should Know About Using Hydrocortisone to Treat Acne

by Danielle Jackson 3/16/21

Boscia Papaya and Pomegranate Body Cleanser Review

I've Had Body Acne Since I Was 13, but Boscia's New Body Wash Is Helping Me Finally See Results

by Danielle Jackson 3/10/21

Best Acne Patches

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15 Acne Patches and Stickers That Will Take Care of Zits Overnight

by Anvita Reddy 2/01/21

Salicylic Acid Products You Can Buy at Sephora

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18 Top-Rated Salicylic Acid Products to Face Your Breakouts and Oily Skin Head On

by Morgan Ashley Parker 12/01/20

Is the Coronavirus Making Acne Worse? Breakouts on the Rise

Beauty Interview

Has Your Acne Only Gotten Worse Amid the Pandemic? 55% of People Are Reporting "Yes"

by Kelsey Castañon 9/10/20