Hormonal acne (sometimes known as acne excoriée or “picker’s acne”) is a specific breed of acne that almost exclusively effects people born biologically female. It is characterized by tender bumps…

I first read about PHAs a few years back when I was looking for gentler chemical exfoliants for my rosacean skin. As with many people who have atopic dermatitis, acne,…

Retinoids like Differin can be notoriously difficult to start using due to breakouts, dryness, peeling, and irritation, but this be eased. Here’s how I did it.

It was a Wednesday afternoon, a day after the big article hit about my former employer. I had barely slept the night before, my mind churning endlessly on thoughts and…

You may have noticed my silence over the past few weeks and I wanted to explain why, but first I wanted to thank you for bearing with me and continuing…

Over the past few weeks, I have been testing some new ideas when it comes to body skincare. For most of us who love skincare, we invest oodles of money…

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On July 8, 2016, Differin .1% Gel was approved by the FDA for over-the-counter sale. This is a big deal in the treatment and management of mild-to-moderate acne at home, as…

Note: This post is meant to discuss topical retinoids as ingredients.  I will be writing an additional post on how to best use Differin .1% (OTC) at a later date,…

I’m about to say something that could upset skin communities everywhere: I don’t really believe in purging. Before you panic, let me explain. When I was in my 20s, I…