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Acne Journals: Ria B, 29

My acne journey started at 11 with a severe amount of acne on my forehead. Your worth of yourself changes in terms of how you feel and how you fee...

Acne Journals: Lucas S, 30

My mother has great skin, but my father has problematic skin, deep acne scarring. Word on the street is he had to do Accutane three times to help ...

Acne Journals: Samantha S, 30

I think what's so hard about acne is how out of control it feels to have acne. I didn't like having acne, but I didn't really know how to make...

Guide to Ceramides

Ceramides are mentioned a lot in skincare, particularly when talking about moisturizers and barrier health, so let’s spend some time understanding ...

How to fade hyperpigmentation in 3 steps

Pigment formation is a complex process, so to truly manage hyperpigmentation, you need to take a multifaceted approach that works on each step. Bel...

Why is sun protection so important for acne-prone skin?

Daily sunscreen protects your skin from harmful UV damage, which can cause burns, pigmentation, wrinkles and even cancer. It’s one of the few produ...

Skin barrier 101

In the past few years, the term “skin barrier” has been popping up everywhere and for good reason. A strong, supported skin barrier is integral to ...

Pregnancy and nursing safe acne skincare

Acne is influenced by hormones, so it’s no surprise that pregnancy or postpartum may come with pimples as hormones fluctuate. However, contrary to ...

Wedding skincare bootcamp: How to get your acne under control for your special day

You can find a lot of timelines outlining when to start certain products and treatments before your wedding. These are helpful guidelines, but when...

How to use retinoids with AHAs / BHA?

Retinoids and exfoliants are both considered “active” meaning they have the potential to create physical changes in your skin. They’re both importa...

The A to P of exfoliating acids: AHAs, BHAs and PHAs explained

Exfoliation is necessary for normal, healthy, functioning skin. It’s so important that our skin does it naturally and constantly! Desquamation is y...

How antioxidants help with acne and premature aging

Antioxidants are a crucial component in any skincare routine. They are a broad category of ingredients that help prevent free radicals from damagin...