Skincare Guides
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When acne gets worse before it gets better.
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The ultimate guide to rosacea, from causes to treatments
Here’s how you can manage pesky redness and bumps from rosacea.
How to take care of your lips, according to skin experts
Smile—it’s our expert skincare provider-approved guide to lip care routines.
The ultimate guide to using adapalene to treat acne
Learn about the uses, benefits and potential side effects of using this topical retinoid for acne.
Everything you need to know about ivermectin for rosacea
Is it safe to use topical ivermectin? Here’s what we know.
What you need to know about taking spironolactone for hormonal acne
How spironolactone works—skin benefits, side effects, dosage, and more.
12 acne treatments proven to work
What the research says about the best skincare ingredients for beating breakouts.
What you need to know about taking oral isotretinoin for severe acne
It’s not called Accutane anymore, but it can still help clear stubborn acne.
Everything you need to know about benzoyl peroxide for acne
Learn about the benefits and side effects of benzoyl peroxide acne treatments.
The guide to acne in men: causes, treatment, and prevention
Learn how to build an effective skincare routine to treat and prevent acne.
Do skincare products expire?
Find out how long skincare, makeup, and cosmetics last—plus, how to store them and when to toss ’em.
5 Popular Skincare Ingredients and What They Do
Trendy skincare ingredients that actually live up to the hype.
5 things to remember when starting your Curology routine
What you need to know about starting your Curology journey