acne

  • does ghee cause acne

    Does Ghee Cause Acne?

    Some people swear ghee is amazing for healthy skin, inside and out. Others say it’s the reason their face is breaking out like it’s 2012 again. And if you’ve been adding it to your food or even putting it on your face (yep, people do that), you’re probably wondering: is this helping my skin… or […]

  • Best Korean sunscreen for acne-prone skin

    What’s The Best Korean Sunscreen For Acne-Prone Skin? [2025]

    We all know the struggle with sunscreen and acne-prone skin. You put it on, hoping for protection, but end up with a greasy face or worse, a breakout. Korean sunscreen for acne-prone skin is starting to get some serious attention, but why? It’s not just about getting that SPF. There’s something in the way these […]

  • use retinol and azelaic acid together

    Can You Use Retinol And Azelaic Acid Together?

    Retinol and Azelaic Acid are two skincare superheroes with the same job description: they help you fight acne AND fade away hyperpigmentation. Yep, the best skincare ingredients are multi-taskers that tackle more than one concern.  If your face is covered in pimples and/or dark spots, you may be asking, “should I use retinol or Azelaic […]

  • I Tried the Target Acne Treatment Everyone Talks About. Here’s the Truth

    Ever had a pimple pop up right before something important (date night, big meeting, family photo, whatever) and thought, “If I don’t deal with this right now, I might actually cry”? Yeah, same. So when I heard my US friends swear by topical acne medication Up & Up Acne Spot Treatment, I was curious. We don’t […]

  • Azelaic Acid VS Niacinamide: Which Is Right For YOU?

    OK, so let me guess: You’ve been dealing with breakouts, or redness, or those annoying dark spots that just won’t fade – and suddenly every product you Google has either azelaic acid or niacinamide in it. Sometimes both. Sometimes mixed with, like, snail slime and fermented mushrooms. This whole azelaic acid VS niacinamide debate is […]

  • is toothpaste an effective acne treatment

    Why You Shouldn’t Use Toothpaste To Get Rid Of Pimples

    Does toothpaste help pimples? It’s a legit question. When I was 15, I read in a magazine (hey, we didn’t have the internet back then!) that putting toothpaste on pimples would get rid of them. I know, it sounds crazy. But if you were a young and clueless teenager desperate to get the attention of […]