Struggling with acne can make you step up your skin care regimen, but not all skin care is necessarily good care. In fact, your diligent efforts may backfire. In this video, learn skin care habits that may actually make acne worse. Once pimples have already made their debut, it’s best to leave them alone. Learn more about why popping pimples can do more harm to your skin.
References
American Academy of Dermatology. (n.d.). 10 skin care habits that can worsen acne.
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Lauren Smith, MALauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.
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