NBC Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you click on or buy through our links, we earn a commission. Learn more. Skin purging versus true acne is one of the biggest ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A good physical or chemical exfoliator can seamlessly clear away surface-level build-up, but for an even ...

In the hunt to find a skin care holy grail, you can run the risk of seeing less-than-glowy results. Some retinol formulas just aren’t right for sensitive skin. Maybe your new chemical exfoliant leaves ...

Is my skin purging, or is this a full-blown breakout? Should I keep using the product or throw it away with my list of other regrets? There’s a very specific kind of joy (and fear) that comes with ...

Not all acne is created equal, and it can emerge for any number of reasons (and often at the most inconvenient time). Deciphering what type of blemish one is, why it has suddenly appeared, and how ...

You slap on a face mask expecting glowing, refreshed skin, but instead you’re left with redness, breakouts, or irritation that wasn’t there before. If your skin looks worse after using face masks, you ...

When it comes to beauty products that really work, the majority of professional skin experts will agree that retinol is the gold standard of topical skincare. With a nifty ability to rev up the ...

LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. May is the month your skin quietly starts to freak out. The weather warms up, pollen counts spike, and your SPF game ...