Skin, Explored

Everything you need to know about living—and
thriving—with an inflammatory skin condition.

Skin, Explored

Everything you need to know about living--and thriving—with an inflammatory skin condition.

Skin pH: Why Is It Important, and How Do We Maintain pH Balance? - Gladskin
Skin pH: Why Is It Important, and How Do We Maintain pH Balance?
Alkalinity and acidity? It turns out they’re not two concepts reserved for your eighth grade science class.They’re key factors in the health of your skin. Your skin pH denotes whether... Read more
Do You Really Have an Oily Skin Type? - Gladskin
Do You Really Have an Oily Skin Type?
If you’re fighting to find a makeup product that stays in place, or you make sure to bring blotting sheets when you’re on the go, you may suspect you have... Read more
How to Treat an Infected Pimple - Gladskin
How to Treat an Infected Pimple
What’s worse than a pimple? An infected pimple. Believe it or not, infected pimples are actually quite rare, and they typically don’t become infected on their own. An infection often... Read more
The Low Down on Acne in Your 20s, 30s, and 40s - Gladskin
The Low Down on Acne in Your 20s, 30s, and 40s
When you think of acne, your mind may wander back to those awkward puberty years. Although acne is most often associated with teenagers and puberty, acne can continue (or start!)... Read more
Chronic Acne vs. Breakouts - Gladskin
Chronic Acne vs. Breakouts
Pimples, no matter how frequently you experience them, can be frustrating. Waking up to a new red bump on your skin can be discouraging. Some people familiar with this experience... Read more
Why Not to Pop Pimples - Gladskin
Why Not to Pop Pimples
Popping pimples is tempting. When you look into the mirror, you see that pus-filled blemish — and all you want to do is give it a squeeze in the hopes... Read more
How Are Stress and Acne Connected? - Gladskin
How Are Stress and Acne Connected?
Stress is a given throughout our lives. Changing jobs, managing finances, and navigating relationships can all prove stressful — and our bodies and skin often feel the impact.  If you’ve... Read more
Five Acne Myths to Shatter - Gladskin
Five Acne Myths to Shatter
We’ve all heard these well-established acne myths: that chocolate, fried foods, and stress are to blame, or that that acne can be resolved by putting toothpaste on your zits or... Read more
When Does Acne Stop? - Gladskin
When Does Acne Stop?
Acne can start at any age. Many people experience breakouts for the first time as a teenager, but for some, they don’t experience acne until they’re in their 20s, 30s,... Read more
Types of Acne: Acne Vulgaris - Gladskin
Types of Acne: Acne Vulgaris
Between 40 and 50 million Americans suffer from acne. If you’re one of them, you’re not alone. Acne can be a frustrating and seemingly endless skin problem. However, by understanding... Read more
Face Mapping: Understanding Why You Break Out on Certain Areas of Your Face - Gladskin
Face Mapping: Understanding Why You Break Out on Certain Areas of Your Face
Forehead, cheeks, chin, nose, or neck — breakouts can appear anywhere. But it turns out that where blemishes pop up on your face may be giving you insight into the... Read more
Acne Prevention: 8 Tips to Avoid Breakouts - Gladskin
Acne Prevention: 8 Tips to Avoid Breakouts
No one likes waking up, looking in the mirror, and finding that a new pimple formed “overnight.” Treating these blemish spots is a lot harder to do once they’re already... Read more