One of your skin pores gets blocked by dead skin cells or dirt and bacteria (that is always on your face) and causes an infection in the blocked pore. The redness is from the infection. As simple as ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." To clear things up—for both your skin and your brain—I asked dermatologists to break down everything you ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." We all have pores. You know what that means? At one point or another, we've probably all accidentally ...

When congestion builds up in your pores, it can result in acne breakouts (think: whiteheads and blackheads!) while also making your pores appear larger and even stretched out. More generally, clogged ...

Whiteheads. You may think of this pesky form of acne as merely a pubescent person's problem, but 10 to 20% of adults get them too, according to the Cleveland Clinic. That makes these red, irritated ...

Benzoyl peroxide reduces acne-causing bacteria on your skin. Salicylic acid helps unplug blocked pores and reduces swelling. Natural remedies like aloe vera and tea tree oil can help heal and soothe ...

We’ve all been there, standing in front of the bathroom mirror, nose pressed close, examining those tiny dots scattered across our T-zone. In a moment of frustration, you might reach for that intense ...

Unlike harsh scrubs that can cause microtears (ouch), I swapped in a chemical exfoliant—and my skin has never looked better. The Paula’s Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant works by ...

The scorching heat, coupled with pollution and humidity, can melt your makeup, leave your pores clogged, and cause breakouts. Hence, this summer, focus on makeup ingredients rather than just the techn ...

Tough start to the week? Dermatologist Sandra Lee, MD, has exactly what you need to regroup: blackheads, and lots of them, coming right at you. Her latest video comes direct from Youtube . Her patient ...