Tag: acne care

Hello there! We think we're all in agreement when we say that breakouts are simply the worst. It's even more annoying when you know you've been diligent with your regimen but your skin still decides to be like, "Hey, let me just

Acne scars come in different forms. Sometimes, they’re flat, red spots that still look like zits from afar. Then, there are instances when they appear like deep dents on the face. If you want to get rid of them, you must distinguish

There are so many triggers when it comes to pimples. Between stress, hormones, and dietary changes alone, we’ve all had to deal with break outs at a point in time, some more regularly than others. Exfoliating products have been known to help

If your acne scars are taking longer than usual to fade, then maybe it's time to upgrade your exfoliating routine. Instead of using just any face scrub, go for something that's also infused with exfoliating acids. This combination will pack a stronger

We hate to break it to you, but stress does cause pimples. When we constantly worry about things (career, personal life, or in this case, a pandemic), our bodies produce the hormone cortisol which increases sebum production. Excess oil leads to—you know

If you're someone who's acne-prone and gets pesky zits regularly, you know that getting rid of pimples is only half the battle. You still have to deal with hyperpigmentation, a.k.a. the dark spots and acne marks that are left on your face

Acne stickers, or pimple patches, changed the skincare game when they first came out. Instead of drying a zit out like your typical spot treatment, an acne patch soothes and treats it, and also kills the bacteria at the same time. The

As a healing and dealing acne sufferer, I can assure you that I've done The Most for my skin. Capitalization for emphasis necessary. From natural remedies like homemade apple cider vinegar toner to painful extraction procedures, I could say I'd tried them

If acne-fighting ingredients such as benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid are too strong for your skin, then we've got another great option for you: Sulfur! While it works similarly to the two mentioned above—by absorbing excess sebum and getting rid of dead

After you give your body the physical activity it craves, you should not forget to give your skin a bit of loving, too. A quick shower doesn't really cut it, so while you don't need to do something as extensive as your

While we agree that leaving your breakouts alone (A.K.A. not touching them) is great advice, the existence of acne patches proves that we can all do better than nothing. These face stickers go directly on top of an active or freshly-popped pimple

Even someone like Heart Evangelista has to deal with the consequences of an oily T-zone—breakouts included. However, the actress has her acne skincare routine down pat, and in an interview with Preview, she shares the essential parts of her tried-and-tested beauty regimen. Read

To cut your product browsing time in half, it's best to keep a mental list of all the pimple-fighting ingredients that work well for your skin. This way, you can just skim through those long lists until you find exactly what you're

Benzoyl peroxide is one of the most popular ingredients for treating acne. Compared to salicylic acid, though, benzoyl peroxide addresses breakouts quite differently. To know more about the acne-fighting ingredient, Preview asked Dr. Gaile Robredo-Vitas of BeautiqueMD to break down the basics:What is

That surge of panic you feel as you notice an incoming breakout is totally normal, especially if the pimple is already under your skin preparing to unveil its ugly head (literally) any time soon. Luckily, there are ways to get the situation under

What it is: COSRx Clear Fit Master Patch is a hydrocolloid patch that protects wounded parts of the skin to prevent further irritation. Designed to be thin and transparent, it claims to look almost undetectable over and under makeup.IMAGE CosRXCOSRX Clear Fit Master

Cystic acne is not that different from your average zit, save for the fact that they form underneath the skin. "[It forms] when our oil glands produce a lot of sebum, and the pore gets clogged with dead skin cells and bacteria

Let me just put this out there: I love makeup. I’ve loved makeup since I was 16, fresh out of high school with a newfound freedom to wear lipstick and bright pink blush without my professors batting an eye.  Back then, I

The astringent and anti-bacterial properties of aloe vera are known to heal and soothe mild to moderate acne. But aside from that, it's excellent for nourishing and rejuvenating all skin types. Want to try it? Below are the aloe-infused products that will

We've seen countless of testimonials on how a Korean skincare routine results in luminous skin. At this point, we have zero doubts that their famous 10-step routine can really boost the skin's hydration level. But how effective is it for banishing other