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beauty acne

Picking blackheads vs. leaving them: 2 habits that determine pore health

Picking blackheads vs leaving them: which habit is healthier for pores? Learn how each choice affects inflammation, scarring, and pore size.

By Sophie Turner | May 30, 2026 | 0 Share | 5 min read

beauty skin-care

2 moisturizer habits that may be disrupting your skin barrier

Learn two common moisturizer habits that can weaken your skin barrier, plus simple fixes to restore hydration and prevent irritation.

By Natalie Brooks | May 29, 2026 | 0 Share | 4 min read

beauty skin-care

4 warning signs your skin is reacting to a new moisturizer ingredient

Learn the 4 key warning signs your skin is reacting to a new moisturizer ingredient, including redness, bumps, stinging, and dry patches. Know when to stop use.

By Natalie Brooks | May 29, 2026 | 0 Share | 3 min read

beauty anti-aging

6 foods to avoid if you notice deepening crow's feet

Learn which 6 foods can accelerate collagen breakdown and deepen crow's feet—plus science-backed swaps that support your skin's elasticity and hydration.

By Tom Bradley | May 29, 2026 | 0 Share | 5 min read

beauty hair-care

4 foods that can worsen scalp buildup in curly hair, per dietitians

Dietitians share four foods that can worsen scalp buildup in curly hair, including dairy, sugar, fried foods, and omega-6 heavy oils. Plus, what to eat instead.

By Jessica Monroe, CHC | May 29, 2026 | 0 Share | 3 min read

beauty acne

1 daily cleansing mistake that can turn blackheads into breakouts

Over-cleansing or using a harsh face wash can damage your skin barrier, turning harmless blackheads into inflamed pimples. Here is how to stop the cycle.

By Sophie Turner | May 29, 2026 | 0 Share | 5 min read

beauty acne

5 warning symptoms your current skincare routine is making blackheads worse

Notice more blackheads despite your best efforts? These 5 warning signs show when your skincare routine is making blackheads worse—and how to fix it.

By Sophie Turner | May 29, 2026 | 0 Share | 3 min read

beauty acne

3 signs your blackheads are becoming inflamed acne, not just clogged pores

Not all blackheads are harmless. Learn the 3 clear signs—redness, tenderness, and pus formation—that a clogged pore has become inflammatory acne.

By Sophie Turner | May 29, 2026 | 0 Share | 6 min read

beauty skin-care

3 drinks that could be making your oily skin routine less effective

Soda, cow’s milk, and alcohol can trigger excess oil production and breakouts. Learn which drinks to swap for clearer skin and better skincare results.

By Natalie Brooks | May 28, 2026 | 0 Share | 3 min read