Acne spot treatments are so last year. The current blemish-busting craze? Stick-on acne dots, which typically fall into one of two camps, says Joshua Zeichner, M.D., assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in NYC. Many of these acne stickers are essentially hydrocolloid bandages -- adhesive, gel-based dressings that absorb excess fluid (in this case, pus and oil) while also keeping the skin hydrated. "Hydrocolloid bandages have long been used to promote wound healing, and they have a similar effect on pimples, reducing inflammation, swelling, and speeding the healing process," explains Zeichner.

Dame Helen Mirren recently made headlines when she graced the cover of Allure's September issue at 72 alongside the words "The End of Anti Aging." Soon after, the magazine announced that it will be banning the term "anti-aging" from its pages. It's a move Mirren herself advocated for when working with L'Oreal. She explained to Allure that she told the brand, "This word "anti-aging" -- we know we're getting older. You just want to look and feel as great as you can on a daily basis."

If you've logged onto your Facebook account at all recently, chances are you've seen someone you're friends with selling Rodan + Fields skin care products. The uber-popular line was founded in 2002 by two ladies who know their stuff: Dr. Katie Rodan and Dr. Kathy Fields, both Stanford-trained derms. While Rodan + Fields started out as a department store brand, it's now sold by independent consultants across the country (hence why you see so many of your peeps hawking it on social media). But are any of the R + F products really worth the hype bestowed by motivated sellers? Turns out, a lot of Total Beauty readers love their stuff. Find out which Rodan + Fields products Total Beauty readers love the most before making your decision. (You can also check out all Rodan + Fields product reviews here.)

You already know the importance of incorporating greens into your daily diet -- everything from kale and spinach to seaweed and celery plays a key role in providing your body with the vitamins, minerals and antioxidants it needs to function at top-notch. But your internal body isn't the only part craving these essential nutrients -- your external body needs some love too.

Hygge: It's the Danish term for the feeling of warmth, comfort and coziness (and it's pronounced hoo-gah, by the way). It's the contentedness you feel when your house is full of family and good food for the holidays, or the peace you feel sitting on a patio as you watch the sun set with a glass of wine in hand. It's a concept that has taken the wellness world by storm, and now it's seeping into skin care. After all, what makes you feel more content and comfortable than having a great skin day, every day? And, there is no one better to help you get your hygge on than Danish skin-care expert Ole Henriksen.

We all love Lush bath bombs, but we're also well-acquainted with the fact that they can get expensive -- which is where DIY comes in, of course. It turns out that it's actually pretty easy to make your own bath bombs -- most are made with baking soda and citric acid (which is what makes it so satisfyingly fizzy) and not much more. Plus, with dozens of aromatic essential oils to choose from (not to mention fun add-ons, like cosmetic grade glitter and dried flowers), there's a ton of room for customization. That said, you can basically create the DIY bath bomb of your dreams with a little practice... and once you've perfected it, you can start gifting it to all your friends.

While you're probably pretty conscious about the foods that you're putting into your body -- from checking for refined sugars to added GMOs -- what about the products you're putting on your body? Annie Jackson, the COO of Credo Beauty, the mecca of clean beauty products, says it's important to understand the ripe benefits of fruits, nuts, oils and vegetables as powerhouse beauty treatments. But just like you might prefer one black eyeliner over another, certain freshly-picked garden all-stars offer a variety of qualities and benefits. "Certain foods have tremendous benefits for your skin, and the most wonderful part about them is that they have proven health benefits documented back hundreds of years," Jackson explains.

When browsing the skin care aisle for anti-aging products, do you ever consider vitamin C for your skin? Sure, retinol, ceramides and hyaluronic acid are a few of our favorite power players -- and for good reason. But along with those key ingredients, you need vitamin C, a tried and true wrinkle fighter and radiance booster that is every bit the superstar as those other MVPs.

You can get skin-care products at Sephora or Ulta, in drugstores or department stores, online or IRL. Hell, you can even swap for products on Reddit. With so many skin-care products within reach, how do you know what's great and worth the money -- the products you absolutely have to try?

We could all use some genius beauty hacks in our arsenal, couldn't we? With the hustle and bustle of our day-to-day lives, it's nice to be able to save time/money/effort whenever possible -- so, why not hack your beauty routine?

Glowing skin is basically a prerequisite for hitting the red carpet, but how do celebrities always manage to look so good? Thanks in part to social media, it's become less of a secret that there's a full team behind every celebrity's flawless face. Celebs have aestheticians and makeup artists who recommend and apply the best skin-care products in the industry, starting with red carpet facials in the weeks before show time and ending with last-minute touch-ups before they step in front of the flashing cameras.

If the term "skin care" conjures images of complexion-correcting serums, scrubs, and all other kinds of magical, skin-saving sorcery, we're totally in the same boat. In fact, when it comes to our never-ending quest to attain an acne-free, lit-from-within, soft-as-a-baby's-bum glow, we've tried just about every product and gadget on the market. For our face, that is.

Gone are the days when getting your hands on cosmetics from around the world was actually something of a challenge — because now, we have Amazon. And Amazon is a makeup and skincare mecca for all things Korean beauty — after all, shipping tends to be fast and reasonable, and you can get pretty much anything you can imagine. So, what are the things you should be keeping your eye out for next time you're indulging in a little online retail therapy?

When it comes to battling blemishes, three major ingredients seem to get all the love: salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, and retinoids. And while we'd never knock this top trio (they are proven to be supereffective, after all), sometimes you need a gentler, more natural way to clear your complexion. Maybe you have a bambino on board and are looking to steer clear of chemicals, or maybe you're just trying to green your beauty routine. No matter the motive, you'll be happy to know that there are plenty of natural ingredients that can zap zits and knockout breakouts. Check out the six that skincare experts love, plus the products that contain them.

I remember when Bobbi Brown Extra Face Oil, $65, first launched. I was working at a magazine at the time, and the skin care oil trend was blowing up — all the mainstream brands were clamoring to get one on the market.

Switching to waterproof eye makeup come summa ' time clearly makes a whole lot of sense. Increased temps and humidity levels -- not to mention days spent at the pool and beach -- can majorly up the likelihood of makeup meltdown. And while swapping your standard mascara, shadow and liner for waterproof versions is a foolproof way to prevent streaks and smears, taking off these long-lasting formulas requires more than your standard wash-and-go M.O.

Everyone wants it, but not many people are lucky enough to have -- or know how to get -- clear skin. We're talking the type of next-level, no makeup or filter required, flawless complexion that dreams are made of. And while it may seem unattainable, especially if you're dealing with breakouts and blemishes, clear skin is possible. Check out this expert advice for zapping zits -- plus the spots and scars that can follow -- and the complexion you've always coveted will be well within reach.

Let's get real for a second: Is there anyone out there who doesn't derive extreme pleasure from closely examining their clogged pores? And even more pleasure from then removing all the gunk and grime inside them? Sure, it's a little gross, but there is something so supremely satisfying about knowing that your clogged pores are no more. (Case in point: All those insanely addicting videos of next-level extractions.) So bust out that magnifying mirror and take a closer peek at your pores, because we've got six different ways to get rid of blackheads and whiteheads -- plus advice from top dermatologists -- that will leave your skin looking pore-fect.

It's not earth-shattering news that exercise plays a major role in your physical wellbeing, but a slimmer waistline or more toned biceps aren't the only results you'll see after regularly hitting the gym. Your skin is equally susceptible to the effects of exercise; it is your largest organ, after all. And while we're mostly talking about lots of positive benefits, there are admittedly a few potential pitfalls to be aware of (but sorry, that's not an excuse to skip today's workout). Here, top dermatologists explain how a daily sweat session can impact your skin.

Slather on all the lipstick and gloss you want, but if your pout isn't properly prepped, your lips can end up looking less than kissable. Thanks to the latest batch of plumping lip masks and treatments, giving your lips a little TLC is now easier than ever. Going above and beyond the duties of a basic balm, these hydrate, plump and smooth -- fast -- leaving you with fuller, softer lips... and who doesn't want that? Pop on any one of our nine favorites.