Three Acne Spot Treatments That Really Work


Updated 05/12/12 10:39 PM · Posted by BellaSugar · 15 comments

Drugstore Acne Treatment Product Reviews

No one likes getting pimples — especially the ones that seem to sprout up overnight and last for months. Luckily, there are tons of treatments that help put a stop to acne breakouts without emptying your wallet. That's why we chose these three miracle-workers that break pimples down within 24 hours to give you flawless skin once again. And the best part is, you can get each one of them at your Read more

How to Conceal a Blemish in 5 Steps


Updated 05/05/12 3:35 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

How to Cover a Blemish

Everybody gets blemishes, but nobody has to know about yours. Concealing requires only a little effort, as long as you know the keys to camouflaging. Here, celebrity makeup artist Desirae Cherman shares her best practices on making an angry red bump disappear — with a natural-looking finish — in just a few simple steps. Read more

Defeat Poison Ivy With Tea Tree Oil


Updated 05/04/12 6:12 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 7 comments

Natural Poison Ivy Remedy

You went for a gorgeous two-hour hike in the woods, brought back some great photos and uh-oh — you also brought back some poison ivy. When you accidentally brush up against this plant, the uroshiol oil rubs onto your skin, and can instantly create redness, raised bumps, blisters, and an insatiable itch. First and foremost, get out of the clothes you were wearing on the hike and wash the oil off Read more

Exclusive! Proactiv Names Jurnee Smollett Its Newest Spokesperson


Updated 05/01/12 12:59 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Jurnee Smollett Named Proactiv's New Spokesperson

You might remember her as Michelle Tanner's feisty friend Denise on Full House or as hard-working high school student Jess Merriweather in Friday Night Lights, and now actress, singer, and activist Jurnee Smollett has landed a new role: Proactiv's newest spokesperson. Jurnee, who has battled acne since she was 10 years old, admits she tried just about everything, from facial treatments to doctors Read more

Two Home Remedies That Zap Away Acne


Updated 04/30/12 12:46 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Home Remedies For Acne

The next time a breakout decides to crash your clear skin party, no need to run straight to the store for a quick-fix cream (or, not to mention, tube after tube of concealer). What you need is probably already in your medicine cabinet or kitchen pantry. Find out what two common household ingredients will assist you in banishing spots on the spot when you read on. Read more

Wash Away Blemishes With These 3 Gentle Cleansers


Updated 04/30/12 10:39 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 6 comments

Acne Cleansers For Sensitive Skin

Having sensitive skin with acne flare-ups can be painful, not to mention discouraging. If you feel like you've tried it all, but aren't seeing results, perhaps it's time to give botanical cleansers a chance. Most contain ingredients that are less harsh than most acne fighters and are still great at combating blemishes. Check out three botanical cleansers that have given us results. Read more

Got Bangs? 3 Ways to Avoid Unwanted Forehead Acne


Updated 04/23/12 11:45 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 0 comments

How to Solve Forehead Acne Caused by Bangs

Yes, bangs elevate your Spring hair hotness level to the umpteenth degree, but are you paying the price with unwanted forehead blemishes? Hairline acne (street name "pomade acne") can be caused by the constant contact between hair and skin, which deposits debris from your styling products onto your face. Sure, your bangs are the perfect cover-up, but clear skin is the better choice. Get tips for Read more

What We're Sweet On: Acne Cleanser Without the Freeze-Your-Face Side-Effects


Updated 04/11/12 1:34 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Review of Yes to Carrots Acne Control Gel Cleanser

Acne cleansers, especially the gel variety, can be so astringent, you're left looking like Han Solo sealed in carbonite. With Yes to Tomatoes Acne Control Gel Cleanser ($10), skin is not just smoother, but softer, too. While the face wash contains the ubiquitous salicylic acid to gently slough away dead skin, preventing new blemishes from sprouting, it's the tomato ingredient that does some of Read more

5 Celebrities Who've Battled Acne


Updated 04/04/12 10:54 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Celebrities With Acne

Broken out and feel like you're the only experiencing acne despair? You're definitely not alone; even Hollywood's most beautiful women can have problematic skin. Some, like Cameron Diaz, have been open about their acne issue for years, while others, like Naya Rivera, have only recently begun to talk about it. Find out who's being up front about their acne, and how these famous faces deal. Read more