How to Get Rid of Acne: The Best Treatments From Cleansers to Makeup

Writer and expert5 years ago

Acne, also known as acne vulgaris, is a skin condition that occurs when hair follicles become clogged with dead skin cells, dirt and sebum, your skin's natural oil. It often shows up as whiteheads, blackheads or pimples, and can appear anywhere on the face, scalp, chest and back. It is one of the most common skin problems in the U.S., affecting about 25% of men and 50% of women at some point in their adult lives.

The good news is that, with the right skin care and makeup products to help control oil production, unclog pores and allow skin to breathe during the day, anyone can have clearer skin. Here we dive into how to find the best skin care and makeup products for your acne-prone skin.

10 Best Face Cleansers for Acne-Prone Skin

Acne isn’t just a problem for teens. According to studies, those pesky zits and pimples can pop up at any age. Whether it’s your diet, environment or stress that’s to blame, you don’t have to suffer helplessly. To get the skinny on acne, we talked to board-certified dermatologist Cynthia Bailey, M.D., president and CEO of Advanced Skin Care and Dermatology Physicians, Inc. and founder of DrBaileySkinCare.com. Here, she shares her best tips on how to choose the right acne cleanser for you, as well as how to use it to get the best results. Read More

These Are the 10 Best Toners for Oily and Combination Skin (and Why)

If you’re someone with oily, acne-prone or combination skin, a toner should most certainly be a staple in your skin care regimen. You might experience oiliness only in certain areas of your face, namely your T-zone and toners makes it easy to address these areas without drying out other parts of your face that are less oily and not in need of stripping. If either of these skin types sounds like you, here are some of the best, dermatologist-approved toners on the market. Read More

9 Best Topical Treatments to Get Rid of Pimples, FAST

It happens to the best of us. No matter how diligently you abide by your daily skin care regimen or lead a healthy lifestyle, we still get that unwelcome surprise courtesy of a pimple that seems to come out of nowhere. Perhaps you had a stressful week at work, have been clocking in less sleep than usual or are experiencing a reaction from that new serum that is all the rage on Instagram—but whatever the cause, waking up to find an angry zit is enough to send anyone into panic mode. So how do you deal with it? Here are our picks for the best treatments for acne and blemishes. Read More

7 Best Foundations for Oily or Acne-Prone Skin

Life with acne can be unpredictable, frustrating and embarrassing. Whether it’s the occasional breakout or the stuff of teenage nightmares persisting through adulthood, it can be a struggle to eat right and find skin care products that won’t aggravate your skin. Not to mention, the seemingly impossible task of finding the right foundation that will cover up those blemishes without prompting your skin to go haywire. Ready to try out foundations formulated specifically for oily or acne-prone skin? Check out our top selects. Read More

Kat Sherbo

Writer and expert

Kat leads the editorial and SEO team at Dermstore, where she's spent four years learning about skin care from the savviest buyers, dermatologists and brand founders in the business; while also testing out everything from microneedling to supplements in her own routine. She used to get all her skin care from drugstores and now she would never. When she's not busy trying out new products in the name of beauty and science, she likes to take advantage of the great Southern California outdoors---hiking, biking, sailing, and climbing.