acne

  • tretinoin guide

    A Tretinoin Survival Guide

    I started my Curology prescription of tretinoin in late November 2019, and despite my best efforts to acclimate to 0.01% tretinoin, it’s been an uphill battle. Yes, 0.01% tretinoin. I know it’s not much–I SAID WHAT I SAID! But that’s the thing about skincare: it’s never one-size-fits all, and two people can react very differently […]

  • azelaic acid in skincare

    Is Azelaic Acid The Best Treatment For Acne, Rosacea, And Dark Spots?

    Why don’t more people know about Azelaic Acid?! This little gem has been dermatologists’ best-kept secret for decades. They’re using it to treat all kinds of skin problems, from stubborn dark spots to inflamed cystic acne and unpredictable rosacea. It’s one of those rare ingredients that does the job without irritating skin and leaving it […]

  • bad diy acne treatment

    4 DIY Anti-Acne Treatments That DON’T Work (And What To Use Instead)

    If you’re cursed with acne, you’ll go to any length to get rid of it. But desperation has never solved anything. It only makes you do crazy stuff like slathering Neosporin all over your face. The internet claims it works, right? The internet claims everything works. That’s how you end up with dried out, flaky […]

  • stages of acne

    Stages Of Acne: How Severe Is Yours? (Plus, How To Treat It)

    What acne stage are you in? Acne doesn’t develop in a day. That ugly red pimple that’s just popped up on your chin has been in the making for weeks. It just decided to appear now. FYI, if that’s all you’re dealing with, count yourself lucky. In the worst case scenario, pimples can turn into […]