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Skin Concerns

The Skin Microbiome: Everything You Need to Know

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Acne Face Map: Why You're Breaking Out In Certain Areas

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Do You Need a Keratolytic Agent in Your Skincare Routine?

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Dr. Pimple Popper Answers Your Biggest Acne Questions

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How to Treat & Prevent Scalp Acne

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Blackheads vs. Sebaceous Filaments: What’s The Difference?

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Dr. Pimple Popper's Perspective: Should I Go on Accutane?

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Post-Inflammatory Erythema (PIE): Treating After-Acne Red Spots

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How Young Can You Start Treating Acne?

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Nervous About an Acne Consultation? Dr. Pimple Popper Says Don't Be

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Everything You Need to Know About the Different Types of Acne

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5 Reasons Your Skin Is Breaking Out in Winter (And What to Do About It)

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What Is Collagen and Elastin?

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Dr. Pimple Popper's New Year's Skincare Resolutions

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Anti-Aging Myths Debunked by Dr. Pimple Popper

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What to Do When Sun Damage Starts Showing Up

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Could My Dark Spots Be Melasma?

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Real Results: Susana's Acne Journey

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Dr. Pimple Popper's Tips for Treating Adult & Hormonal Acne

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Is Sleeping in Your Makeup Really That Bad?

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What's Inside a Pimple? (It's Not What You Think)

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Why Do We Get Acne — And What Can We Do About It?

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What Does Toner Do for Your Face?

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Does Your Skin Get Used to Products — Making Them Less Effective?

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How Often Should You Exfoliate?

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The Power of Acne Positivity

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How to Handle Acne & Aging at the Same Time

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From Popping to Preventing Pimples: The Story of SLMD Skincare

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Does Sweating Cause Breakouts?

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Dr. Pimple Popper's Perspective: Anti-Aging Skincare

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Body Bumps That Look Like Acne — But Aren’t

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Red Alert: Understanding and Treating Rosacea

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Dr. Pimple Popper’s Perspective: Keratosis Pilaris

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How Much Damage Does Picking Pimples Really Do?

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Can Sunlight Clear Up Acne?

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5 Acne Myths We Wish Would Go Away

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Sebum, Explained

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What Is Nodular Acne?

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Could You Have a Rare Form of Acne?

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How to Talk to Friends and Family about Acne

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How Having Acne Can Affect Self-Esteem

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Is Anti-Aging Skincare a Myth?

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Dr. Pimple Popper's Perspective: Skin Health & Mental Health

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Do retinoids make skin sun sensitive?

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Does Retinol Really Thin Your Skin?

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How Hyperpigmentation Happens — And What You Can Do About It

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Do You Know Your Fitzpatrick Skin Type?

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Understanding European & Korean Sunscreen: What Does PA++++ Protection Mean?

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7 Sunscreen Myths That Are Causing Serious Damage

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What UV Radiation Really Does to Your Skin

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SPF, Explained

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Dr. Pimple Popper's Perspective: Sunscreen

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Over-the-Counter vs. Prescription Sulfur

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Is Prescription Benzoyl Peroxide Better?

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OTC Retinol vs. Prescription Retinoids: Which Should You Use?

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Dr. Pimple Popper's Perspective: OTC vs. Prescription Skincare

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Why You Need to Exfoliate in Spring

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How Antioxidants Protect Against Sun Damage

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6 Things You're Getting Wrong About Pores

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Springtime Acne-Prone Skin Tips

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When to See a Dermatologist for Your Acne — And What to Do if You Can't

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All About Acne Mechanica

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Could You Have Skin-Picking Disorder?

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What Is Acne Vulgaris? (Hint: You've Probably Had It at Some Point)

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How Face and Body Skin Are Different

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4 Questions Dermatologists Always Get Asked

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What Happens to Skin As You Age?

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5 Signs Your Skin Is Healthy

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Anti-Aging Skincare vs. In-Office Treatments

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What Is Menopausal Acne — And How to Treat It

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Is Adult Acne Different from Teen Acne?

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How Circadian Rhythm Affects Your Skin During the Day

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Top Ways to Protect Your Skin's Elasticity in Wintertime

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Eczema vs. Rosacea: What's the Difference?

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Everything You Need to Know About the Skin Barrier

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Are Chemical Exfoliants Safe for Skin Conditions Like Eczema and Rosacea?

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Prescription Skincare Products vs. Over-the-Counter Skincare: Which Is Better?

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How Skin Regenerates at Night

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What Is Cystic Acne — And How Do You Treat It?

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Papules vs. Pustules: What's the Difference?

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Body Acne vs. Keratosis Pilaris: How to Tell the Difference

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How to Prevent the First Signs of Premature Aging

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Skin Purging vs. Breaking Out: What’s the Difference?

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Everything You Need to Know about Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmenation from Body Acne

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Is Exfoliating Bad for Body Acne?

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4 Reasons Your Body Acne Is Worse in Summertime

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The #1 Reason You May Be More Susceptible to Body Acne

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Do Greasy Foods Like Pizza Cause Acne?

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Who Gets Acne?

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How Weather Affects Your Skin

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Some People Are More Prone to Ingrown Hairs

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How Transitioning Affects Acne — And What to Do about It

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Is Fungal Acne Really Acne?

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Acne Is Human

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Why Do We Break Out on Our Ears

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What Is Hormonal Acne — And What Can You Do About It?

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What Are Free Radicals — And How Can They Damage Your Skin?

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Why Your Skin Needs Antioxidants

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Everything You Need To Know About Eczema

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Breaking Down Mask Irritation

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The Ultimate Guide to Treating Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation

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We Asked Our Founder How To Cope Inside During The Winter

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Put Bacne Behind You: How To Clear Up Body Breakouts

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Our Guide to Managing Psoriasis

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Everything You Need To Know About Contact Dermatitis

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Our Guide to Sensitive Skin Care

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How Your Skincare Should Evolve As You Age

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Does Stress Impact Your Skin?

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4 Most Common Types Of Wrinkles + How To Treat Each

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Immediate Signs of Sun Damage: How to Prevent + Treat Them!

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What is Tech Neck + How Can I Treat it?

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Chemical VS Physical Sunscreen: What's the Difference?

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How To Treat Maskne: Tips from Dr. Pimple Popper!

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UVA vs. UVB Rays: What's The Difference?

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Are Freckles Sun Damage?

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The 4 Causes of Acne — And What You Can Do About Them Right Now

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4 Ingredients You Need To Fight Signs of Aging

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All About Those Tiny White Bumps, aka Milia

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Are Acne Scars & Hyperpigmentation The Same Thing?

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Melanin 101: Everything You Need to Know about Skin Pigmentation

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Understanding Exfoliation: AHAs vs. BHAs

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Breaking Out Between The Brows

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3 Steps or 10? The Truth Behind Skincare Routines

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5 Kinds of Acne Scars & How To Treat Each Type

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How To Treat & Prevent Ingrown Hairs

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The Importance of SPF for Women of Every Skin Tone

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Your sunscreen might be doing NOTHING - Here's Why

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Can ANYONE get a sunburn?

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SPF & Acne: Do I Need To Wear Sunscreen If I Have Breakouts?

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Why You Need To Wear SPF Regardless Of The Weather

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The Keratosis Pilaris (AKA Chicken Skin) Fixes You've Been Waiting For

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6 Reasons You Should Be Using Glycolic Acid

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How To Soothe Your KP At Home

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Understanding “Chicken Skin” aka Keratosis Pilaris

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The Cheeky Facts About Butt Acne

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Should You Be Using A Better Body Wash?

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9 Things You’re Doing Wrong When You Shower

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So Your Acne Is Under Control… Now What?

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Blackheads vs. Whiteheads

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Why Your Pores Are So Big (& How To Unclog Them)

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Why You're Randomly Breaking Out

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Skin Hacks

What Is Skin Fasting? Dr. Pimple Popper's a Fan

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Dr. Pimple Popper Cringes When You Pop Pimples — Here's Why

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4 Things You Need to Do for Your Skin This Spring

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What You Need to Know About Acne Masks

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Dr. Pimple Popper's Guide to Acne Patches

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6 Reasons You Should Be Using a Body Acne Treatment Spray

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Benzoyl Peroxide vs. Sulfur: Which Is Better for Treating Acne?

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The Best Acne Spot Treatments to Shrink Pimples Fast

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How Long Do Acne Treatments Take To Work? (The Straight Truth)

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Dr. Sandra Lee's (Surprisingly Simple) Skincare Philosophy

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Top 5 Skincare Trends for 2023

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The Right Way to Layer Your Skincare

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How to Cure (or Avoid!) a Skin Hangover

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7 Ingredients Dermatologists Use to Treat Dark Spots

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Celebrity Anti-Aging Secrets Revealed

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How to Look Younger, According to Dermatologists

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Ultimate Skincare Holiday Gift Guide

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How to Build the Best Acne Routine for You

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Acne Myths That Might Surprise You

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Dr. Pimple Popper's Guide to Covering Up a Pimple

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Can Cycle Syncing Your Skincare Prevent Period Pimples?

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How to Stop Acne Before It Starts

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What Are Active Ingredients in Skincare?

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How to Layer Skincare: Aging Skin

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How to Layer Skincare: Dry or Dull Skin

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What Is Skin Cycling? Dr. Pimple Popper’s Perspective

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How to Layer Skincare: Oily & Acne-Prone Skin

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3 Reasons You Should Try an Acne System

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Why Oily/Acne Prone Skin Still Needs Moisturizer

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5 DIY Spot Treatments To Avoid

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5 Ways Skincare Routines Boost Mental Health

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Can You Combine Benzoyl Peroxide and Retinol?

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5 Vitamin C Myths, Debunked

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Squalene vs. Squalane: What's the Difference?

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4 Myths About Salicylic Acid

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When Do You Need a Prescription for Salicylic Acid?

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Transitioning Your Skincare from Winter to Spring

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Dr. Sandra Lee’s Favorite DIY Mask Recipes

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Top 2022 Skincare Resolutions

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The Best Skin Soothing Ingredients

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Glycolic Acid vs. Lactic Acid: Do You Need Both?

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6 Myths About Glycolic Acid: Busted

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Skincare Gifts for Everyone on Your List

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How to Get Dolphin Skin

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9 Retinol Myths, Debunked

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Why You Should Only Use Retinoids at Night

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4 Things You Need to Know before Using Retinol

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The Antioxidant Power of Vitamin C

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Skincare 101

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The Benefits of Benzoyl Peroxide and Salicylic Acid for Body Breakouts

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Why You Need Physical and Chemical Exfoliants for Keratosis Pilaris

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AHAs vs. BHAs: Which Is Better for Ingrown Hairs?

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The Power of Glycolic Acid

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Why Dermatologists Recommend Retinol for Practically Everyone

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Essential Skincare You Need in Your Routine

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Top 4 Ways to Reduce Holiday Stress

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5 Reasons Retinol Needs to Be in Your Nightly Routine

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4 Reasons Why You Need a Consistent Skincare Routine

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Dr. Pimple Popper’s Top 3 Bacne Hacks

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Is It True You Can’t Mix Salicylic Acid with Retinol?

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The Life Cycle of a Pimple

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Pairing Retinol with Hyaluronic Acid Makes Perfect Sense

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5 Reasons to Pair Salicylic Acid with Niacinamide

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The Benefits of Double Cleansing

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Can You Combine Vitamin C and Glycolic Acid?

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A Guy's Guide to Getting Rid of Acne

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The (Bumpy!) History of Acne Treatments

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What Exactly Is Glowing Skin — And How Can You Get It?

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Why "Beauty Sleep" Isn't Just A Figure Of Speech

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How Do Face Masks Work

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5 Common Skincare Myths That Aren't True

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We Asked Our Founder How To Cope Inside During The Winter

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How To Achieve Each Of Your 2021 Skincare Goals

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How To Prep Your Skin For The Best Makeup

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How To Get Mochi Skin

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How To Get That Glass Skin Everyone Is Talking About

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Why Bugs Love You

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How Long It Takes For Your Products To Actually Work

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Why You Need To Moisturize

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How To Safely Get Your Bronze On

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How To Reintroduce Makeup To Your Routine

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Dr. Pimple Popper's Recs For Large Pores + Acne

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The Burning Question: What Causes A Painful Shave?

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Top 4 Ingredients For Treating Acne

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The 4 Causes of Acne — And What You Can Do About Them Right Now

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Your Plan B When You Don't Have Access To Your Usual Products

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How To Lose a Pimple in One Day

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Is Blue Light Taking A Toll On Your Skin?

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4 Ingredients You Need To Fight Signs of Aging

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Dr. Pimple Popper’s Top Tips For Your Skin During SIP

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Is There Actually A Difference Between Body & Face Products?

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How Dr. Sandra Lee Feels Her Best

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How To Properly Pop A Pimple (According to Dr. Pimple Popper, Herself)

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Inside Dr. Sandra Lee's Skincare Routine

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How To Workout Without Breaking Out

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7 Tips To Get Your Skin Through The Holiday Season

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How To Keep Your Skin In Check While You Travel

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How You Sleep Might Be Causing Your Skin To Age

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The Best Ways To Deal With Your Oily Skin

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Say Goodbye to Dry, Chapped Lips!

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8 Ways To Use Your Hyaluronic Acid Serum

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Split Ends: Why Does Our Hair Split?

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Got Thin, Peeling, or Cracked Nails? Here Are 6 Reasons Why!

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Hydrating vs. Moisturizing: What's The Difference?

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