acne

  • comedogenic ingredients and acne

    Do Comedogenic Ingredients Give You Pimples?

    “Gio, this cream has a drop of [insert known comedogenic ingredient]. Will it give me pimples?” Look, I get it. If you’ve got acne-prone skin, the last thing you want to do is slather on something that has even the remotest possibility of giving you another breakout. But NO ONE can look at an ingredient […]

  • skincare routine for acne and aging skin

    The Best Skincare Routine For Aging AND Acne-Prone Skin

    Who said that acne is only for teenagers? Sometimes, it sneaks up on you as soon as you hit menopause. Other times, it’s more impatient and gets you in your 30s. Like you hadn’t enough on your plate already. Wrinkles, anyone?… How the heck do you deal with both at the same time? If you […]

  • dermalogica clear start hydrating lotion 02

    Give Your Skin A Clear Start With This Dermalogica Hydrating Lotion

    Even rocks know by now that my skin has become dry, parched, and flaky since I moved to London. I complained about it so much! But, what you may not know is that I sometimes still get the occasional breakout. Because, you know, bad things never come alone… To deal with my crazy skin I […]

  • best foundations for acne-prone skin without salicylic acid

    What Are The Best Foundations For Acne-Prone Skin (Without Salicylic Acid)?

    “What are the best foundations for acne-prone skin without salicylic acid?,” a reader asked me the other day. Salicylic acid is a godsend for oily skin: it exfoliates the pores from the inside out, preventing them from getting all clogged up and causing breakouts. Why would you want a foundation without it? A couple of […]