Acne & breakouts

If you’re seeing small dark spots on your nose, cheeks, or chin, you might think you’re dealing with blackheads. But, if you’ve scoured the Internet for all things blackhead, you’ve likely also come across something called sebaceous filaments and wondered if that’s what you’re seeing.

As if breakouts aren't bad enough - the red spots and scars they leave behind are just as bad. Luckily, we've got some tips and products that can reduce redness and help deal with acne scars. Read our article, backed by cited scientific research.

Blackheads are those tiny black dots that appear on the nose, forehead and chin. We’re breaking down the ins & outs of removing blackheads in this article, so you can make sure they don't come back.

We’re here to walk you through how your morning and evening anti-breakout skincare routines should look. Once you get the hang of it, you’ll be surprised at how fast you can get rid of teenage spots – and finally see clear skin.

Have you had oily or combined skin for years? And have you found more small, persistent bumps with a whitish rim with age? Then you might want to read more about sebaceous hyperplasia – a tricky but not impossible skin concern.

Everyone suffers from spots at some point in their lives and they don’t just affect how you look, but can really zap your confidence. Fortunately, you just have to understand what causes breakouts to know how to get rid of pimples.

Azelaic acid was one of the best kept skincare secrets, mostly known in medical and professional settings, but now it is highly sought after by everyone. All thanks to clear research showing its ability to: significantly diminish the appearance of blemishes, help fade post-acne marks and other discolourations, refine the skin surface and also reduce sensitivity. In short, this is an ingredient you need to know about.

Milia, also called milk spots, are harmless but annoying tiny white keratin-filled cysts found on the face. They are very persistent and can sometimes stay for weeks, months or longer. Fortunately, there are several ways to remove and avoid milia.

In addition to the research-proven products that target breakouts (such as exfoliants with salicylic acid), there are a handful of natural ingredients to combat acne-prone skin and tea tree oil is the most common.