"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." POV: You have an exciting first date tonight, but BAM, you look in the mirror and see that a giant pimple ...

On the list of skincare no-no’s, popping your own pimple tops the chart. And, in writing this probably very needed “how to pop a pimple” guide, I absolutely must, must, must emphasize that getting ...

If you must pop a pimple, clean your hands, the skin, and use a sterilized needle. Never pop a pimple in the "danger triangle" of your face. Use a comedone extractor carefully to avoid bruising your ...

Few things are more tempting than picking at a new zit that’s just appeared. After all, it’s pretty gratifying to see the built-up gunk release from your pores—plus, they always seem to crop up at the ...

I’ve had acne for most of my life. It started in the fifth grade, when I was in my gelled hair phase (which was as unfortunate as it sounds). Every morning before school, I’d shellac my frizz down ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The typical pimple is caused by clogged oil glands or bacteria in ...

We don’t always have the answers, but we have some people on speed dial who do — which is why we present to you our series FYI where we have experts explain if lip balm is actually bad, how often ...

Popping pimples can cause more inflammation, infection, and scarring. Leaving pimples alone allows them to heal on their own within a few days. Use over-the-counter acne spot treatments to help ...

Most of us have struggled with a few pimples over our lifetimes. Since we see ourselves with a magnifying mirror of 10 compared to how other see us, blemishes can really impact our self-confidence. In ...