Dealing with acne is annoying and, as emotionally traumatic as it is, dealing with cystic acne is even worse (if that's even possible). "Of all the types of acne someone can get, cystic acne is both the most frustrating to treat and can be the most damaging to the skin," says celebrity esthetician and founder of Renee Rouleau Skincare, Renee Rouleau. "Cystic acne consists of hard, painful blemishes that develop deep within the skin and can linger for weeks. They can often lead to scarring because they stretch and damage the surrounding tissue deep within skin, leaving indentations and red, dark or purple marks." Joy. But don't worry, it's not all bad news; there are things you can do to help get rid off these pain-in-the-butt (face?) pimples. Here, six complexion clearing tips for those who suffer from cystic acne.
While a perfectly positioned tattoo will look awesome no matter what, there are ways to make your newest ink stand out even more. Skip the traditional placement ideas and consider opting for a spot on your skin that is a bit more unexpected.
Let's face it -- not all of us want to spend a bundle on costly spa treatments to fix our body issues. Whether you want to eradicate stretch marks, body acne, dry skin and nails or any other number of bodily woes, the search for body-transforming products that will actually deliver visible results can prove quite the challenge.
Aside from cuts that seem to never stop bleeding, ingrown hairs are one of the peskiest shaving predicaments—unless you're one of the lucky few who has the time and patience to avoid getting them altogether. But for those who have experienced ingrown hairs, they're the worst.
Diamonds may very well be a girl's best friend…but what about a diamond tattoo? In all seriousness, it turns out that there's a whole host of absolutely beautiful gemstone tattoo designs out there, inspired by all of your favorite precious stones; from sparkling aquamarines to blood red rubies.