On the hunt for the best scar treatments? We've got you covered with this list of scar treatments. Because scars, like accidents, happen to all of us. And whether it's the result of a surgery, a stumble or a pimple-popping session gone awry (come on, we've all been there), getting rid of them is no easy feat. After all, you might be dealing with skin that's discolored, sunken, raised or bumpy. Your body worked hard to repair itself from whatever caused the scar; and while covering it up with makeup temporarily patches things up, the best scar treatments can help solve the problem in a more permanent way.
We get it, sometimes reading the ingredient label on a skin care product can seem to require an advanced scientific degree. SO. MANY. (COMPLICATED). WORDS. But the thing is, even a quick scan of what's in that cream or serum can pay off in a big way, especially when you know what to look for. We're talking specifically about these seven ingredients that derms love. Here, the lowdown on what's so great about each of them, plus top product picks where you can get a dose of each.
First, let's get one thing straight: Popping your own pimples is not advisable. Any and every derm we've ever spoken to about the subject has warned us not to do so. That being said, we know it's going to happen (and yes, we do it too), so let's talk about the best, cleanest, safest way to get that satisfying squeeze. And who better to ask than Dr. Pimple Popper herself? "I will continue to say, 'please don't pop your own pimples,' but I know people are going to do it regardless," says Dr. Sandra Lee (that's her real name, FYI), founder of SLMD Skincare. The most important thing is to be as clean and sterile as possible when doing so, she adds. Here's her detailed four-step process for how to pop a pimple.
Have we reached peak rose gold? It's tough to say. Sure, rose gold is everywhere right now, but who's to say it might not become even more omnipresent in our daily lives?
Crow's feet, dark circles, puffiness — your eyes play host to a whole slew of unsightly issues. And while you can knock out the first two with a good anti-aging cream and concealer, puffiness proves to be a bit of a trickier peeper problem. Why? Well, for starters, undereye bags have multiple causes, all of which require slightly different types of treatment. But it's not all bad news! There are a handful of tried-and-true solutions to combat every kind of puffiness. Here are some of the best.