Ever had that really nasty, deep kind of acne? The kind that you could feel growing and practically see from a mile away? Inflammatory acne like papules, pustules and cysts aren’t glamorous or fun. They are painful and can leave…

Benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid are the two most-talked-about acne fighting ingredients on the market. Odds are, if you’ve ever tried an anti-acne cream, moisturiser, or face wash, it’s contained one of these two ingredients. They’re both affordable, readily available,…

I bet that you’ve experienced it – after a holiday on the beach, where you enjoyed the sun and the surf and some much needed relaxation, you come home only to notice that it looks like your skin’s cleared up.…

Blackhead and whiteheads, also known as closed and open comedones, are one of the many different types of acne. Whiteheads a non-inflamed collection of debris including dirt, oil, sweat and dead skin that has clogged a pore. Blackheads happen when…

Not all acne is created equal. It’s important to understand the various kinds of acne that can appear so you know which ingredients to treat it with. There’s a range of acne types, falling along a spectrum from easily treatable…

Acne sucks. Even after the pain of tackling the root of the problem, you can be left with unsightly acne marks and scars. Luckily, there are treatments that can help reduce or even eliminate these issues. Because of the differences between…

Whether you’ve dealt with consistent acne for years or you’ve just woken up one morning to a brand new family of pimples on your chin, it can be frustrating not to know why. A common misconception is that bad hygiene…

Acne sucks. But what sucks even more is having your skin clear up, only to find you’ve got to deal with what’s left behind (as if pimples aren’t enough). You might have a few small pink spots, dark marks, crater-like…