It's not just for your food!
If you've been dealing with an acne-prone and oily complexion for most of your life, then you're pretty much aware of the usual ingredients used in blemish-busting products such as retinol, salicylic acid, and niacinamide. If
Give your pores a deep clean.
If you've had acne-prone and oily skin your whole life, you know the struggle of controlling hyperactive oil glands. You're aware that excess sebum causes pimples. If you find that your usual regimen isn't cutting
She's got a pretty simple routine.
Korean skincare routines have a reputation for being glow-boosting but excessive. Some regimens call for as many as 10 steps. This factor makes it hard to follow for most of us. It's tedious and can be heavy on the
They may look alike, but they aren't the same!
If you grew up dealing with oily and acne-prone skin, you have probably tried a lot of blemish-busting products in the hopes of banishing your complexion woes forever. If your skin is still breaking out, you may need to step
It's one of the best!
If you grew up with oily and acne-prone skin, you're probably familiar with a lot of blemish-busting ingredients due to the hours you've spent scouring the internet for the best skin-clearing product. One of the
Not gonna lie, this is the secret to glowing skin.
Cleansing our skin is pretty standard practice, but what many people fail to realize is how important it is to exfoliate regularly. It can help get rid of dead skin, blackheads, and whiteheads, and when these layers are gone, you'll
Using the ingredients you already have in your pantry!
There's nothing more annoying than a pimple suddenly appearing on your face overnight, especially when you know you've been consistent with your skincare routine. You may choose to heal it using your typical acne-fighting products, but if
Whatever you do, don't pick.
So you've got a big ol' zit. What now? Sorry to burst your bubble (heh), but you can't make a pimple totally disappear in a matter of minutes. You can, however, encourage the healing process and make
You don't have to apply your products like a mask.
First things first: We would like to remind you that acne is nothing to be ashamed of. It's natural to have zits and everyone else gets it, too. If you, however, aren't comfortable having them on display in
It's everything you need and more!
When you have oily and acne-prone skin, you've already accepted the fact that treating breakouts is only half the battle. You also have to deal with the aftermath, aka the dark spots and marks left behind. If you'
Change your sheets and pillowcases weekly!
Pimples are one of those annoying things we had to deal with when went through puberty. We thought they'd be gone as we grew older. Adult acne, however, says ~hello~. There are a lot of factors to blame: Stress, lack
Stop picking your zits and start using this ingredient.
Lemme let you in on a little secret: I've done a lot of crazy sh*t to my skin in hopes of destroying my acne. Like, even though I'm an ~educated~ beauty editor, I'd be lying if I said
Score clear, smooth skin in five steps.
Before you learn how to score an even and smooth complexion, let's discuss the difference between acne marks and acne scars. Acne marks are results of pigmentation caused by inflammation. These can be treated with the use of brightening skincare
You just have to do it!
We understand that there are times when you're just too tamad to wash your face. When you've had a long day, you just want to plop on your bed and sleep. But, we're here to remind
The skin of your dreams is not too out of reach, we promise!
When you've got oily or acne-prone skin, you're always looking for products that will a) lift deep-seated dirt beneath the pores b) restore oil-moisture balance, and c) grant a "fresh lang" glow. To summarize, your
It's super sulit!
A thing you should know about me is that I have oily and acne-prone skin-not exactly low-maintenance. This is why I jump at any chance to try products or services that can banish my pimples, brighten my complexion, and
As told by a top dermatologist.
Clogged pores, blocked pores, open pores, large pores: Call them what you want-they're a universal pain. If you've never googled "how to get rid of pores" you're either a) lying, or b) have the most
You may be doing your skin more harm than good.
Spot treatments are a godsend. They banish pimples by reducing their redness and inflammation without the risk of deep scarring and infection. You can usually find these ingredients in spot treatments: benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, tea tree oil, bee venom, etc. You
The PR Officer of Belo Beauty talks about her beauty mistakes and the lessons she learned along the way.
When I first met Steph Ongkiko, I couldn't stop staring at her flawless skin. I assumed that because she is the Senior Corporate Communications Officer of Belo and the Social Media of Dr. Vicki Belo herself, she never had skin
Why this controversial medicine isn't as dangerous as you've been led to believe.
When I was a teenager, I had 50 pimples scattered across my face at any given time. Yes, literally 5-0. I counted. I tried every over-the-counter and prescription fix available, and while a few of them worked-pretty well,