Acne & breakouts

Skin Purging vs Breakouts

Skin Purging vs Breakouts

Skin purging is a phenomenon that some people with breakout-prone skin skin can experience after using a leave-on exfoliant or a particular new ingredient for the first time.

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What to do when you have acne and dry skin?

What to do when you have acne and dry skin?

Caring for dry, acne-prone skin requires a unique approach that nourishes the skin while clearing up breakouts gently.

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Red spots and acne scars: how to get rid of them?

Red spots and acne scars: how to get rid of them?

As if breakouts aren't bad enough - the red spots and scars they leave behind are just as bad. Luckily, we've got some tips and products that can reduce redness and help deal with acne scars. Read our article, backed by cited scientific research.

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How to minimise enlarged pores and blackheads

How to minimise enlarged pores and blackheads

Two of the most persistent and difficult skin problems to treat are blackheads and enlarged pores. Most skincare products or treatments do provide a temporary improvement, but they only make your ...

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How to get rid of blackheads

How to get rid of blackheads

Blackheads are those tiny black dots that appear on the nose, forehead and chin. We’re breaking down the ins & outs of removing blackheads in this article, so you can make sure they don't come back.

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What is acne?

What is acne?

Acne is one of the worst and most common skin problems in the world. Although acne is generally associated with teenagers and puberty, the fact is that you can get spots at any age. What can you do about them?

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Cystic acne: what is it and what can you do about it?

Cystic acne: what is it and what can you do about it?

Cystic acne is probably one of the most difficult forms of acne to treat. The sores are more painful and the chance of scarring from the spots is much greater than ...

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Sebaceous hyperplasia

Sebaceous hyperplasia

Have you had oily or combined skin for years? And have you found more small, persistent bumps with a whitish rim with age? Then you might want to read more about sebaceous hyperplasia – a tricky but not impossible skin concern.

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You can scrub off blackheads?

You can scrub off blackheads?

Blackheads have nothing to do with dirt or how often you wash or scrub your face. They are caused when a pore becomes blocked by sebum and dead skin cells.

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How to get rid of spots: effective tips

How to get rid of spots: effective tips

Everyone suffers from spots at some point in their lives and they don’t just affect how you look, but can really zap your confidence. Fortunately, you just have to understand what causes breakouts to know how to get rid of pimples.

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Everything you need to know about azelaic acid

Everything you need to know about azelaic acid

t's a mystery why there is so little focus on some ingredients in skincare when research has proven that they are worth the attention.

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7 things you should know about acne

7 things you should know about acne

Spots are the result of overproduction of sebum by the sebaceous gland caused by hormones

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Does tea tree oil help acne-prone skin?

Does tea tree oil help acne-prone skin?

In addition to the research-proven products that target breakouts (such as exfoliants with salicylic acid), there are a handful of natural ingredients to combat acne-prone skin and tea tree oil is the most common.

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