Acne - xoJane

I Went On a "Media Diet" And Learned to Love My Stretch Marks

Haley Cue — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:00:00 -0400

ACTUAL LAYERS of my skin peeled away while my stretch marks remained. They were indestructible.

It Happened to Me: I Quit Taking My Highly Effective Mental Meds Because They Gave Me Pimples

Maybelline Jones — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:30:00 -0400

Yes, I’ll admit it –- I’m a grown woman who’d rather look good than be sane.

To The Strangers Who Want To Give Me Free Advice About My Skin Or My Weight Or Whatever: Please Shut The Hell Up

Lesley — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 09:00:00 -0500

Is it advice or is it concern trolling? Or am I just way defensive?

I Still Pick at My Face But I KNOW IT'S BAD, So Here Are Some Products That Help

Lindsey Wahowiak — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 14:00:00 -0500

Logically I know that pushing at a blackhead until it erupts is only going to make things worse. And yet!

The Ongoing Saga Of My Enormous Ass Zit

Emily — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 10:30:00 -0500

It's looking like a long road back to an India-Jewel-level ass from here.

After A Decade Of Bragging About Having Perfect Skin, The Acne Gods Got Me Real Good

Michelle King — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 11:00:00 -0400

Back in high school, when everyone’s skin was freakin’ out real bad, I would respond to my friends' complaints about their acne by telling them, “I don’t know what you’re talking about," because, “I’ve never had a pimple.” What. A. Dick.

Why Acne Psychologist Dr. Ted Grossbart Blames my Ex for my Bad Skin

Julie — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 11:00:31 -0400

This week in Acne Awareness Month I try an alternative skin treatment -- talk therapy.

FIND IT FOR ME: "Glamorous Attire" for a Daytime Wedding

Julie — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 17:00:27 -0400

This wedding season, skip the beaded strapless number and go for something you would wear in real life.

It's Acne Awareness Month! I Celebrate by Recapping my year in Bad Skin

Julie — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 09:03:31 -0400

Plus, there's a new app out of skin-obsessed Japan designed to document your every pore! Fun right?

HOLISTIC MIRACLE CURE: The Vitamin Cocktail That Made My Horrible Acne Disappear In 10 Weeks (Thank GOD!)

Zoe — Tue, 22 May 2012 10:00:22 -0400

I had all but given up on my ridiculously bad skin, which had gotten so bad that I was avoiding mirrors. But then I found a holistic dermatologist -- and he changed my f-ing LIFE!

THE ACNE DIARIES: Pimple injections with Dr. Chapas (yes, they're expensive and yes, they work)

Julie — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:00:16 -0500

Plus, the sexy celebrity acne index I can't get enough of.

OMIGOD, NO WAY: I Woke Up Without Any Pimples

Julie — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:00:12 -0500

I've been on my new acne meds for 16 days and they're working!

LIKE CLEAVAGE FOR YOUR FACE: Here's How I Distract You From My Pimples

Julie — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:00:27 -0500

You know how a great cleavage can distract from perceived body flaws? Well, sexy eyes and a major mouth do just the same for a bad breakout. Watch and learn.

REAL TALK, I'VE GOT ACNE: Plus, An Expensive Derm Treatment Gone Wrong

Julie — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:00:07 -0500

Money can't buy you class, and apparently it can't buy you good skin either.

BEAUTY FIX: Cover Those Pimps Like A Pro

Julie — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 10:57:52 -0500

Beauty writers get breakouts, too. Here's how we cope.

It Happened to Me: Accutane Made My Butt Bleed

Taylor — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 09:00:11 -0400

Accutane was the miracle drug I had hoped for years that it would be. Until my ass started bleeding.

THE ADULT ACNE DIARIES: HURRICANE BORING, or My Night of 1,000 Face Masks

Cat — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:00:06 -0400

Fine -– “My Night of 3 Face Masks.” Whatever! PLUS: exclusive photos of NYC HURRICANE DEVASTATION! Read on.

WATCH CAT GET LASERED! Also: Dr. Dennis Gross The Best Thing That Has Ever Happened to My Skin. EVER!

Cat — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:02:13 -0400

I went to most bananas skincare doctor in the entire world and YOU TOO can perform his dermatological magic tricks on yourself at home. I made a video of my appointment. WATCH!

Friday Afternoon Lust Corner: The Platform Oxfords

Laia — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 17:02:13 -0400

Last week we coined the term "luts," now let's get it to catch on. Here's the weekly dose of things I want but can't have.

YOU DOWN WITH BB CREAMS? YEAH YOU KNOW ME: The Korean Skincare Invasion You Should Be All Crazy-Obsessed With

Cat — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 10:02:09 -0400

Sorry, that was definitely a Naughty By Nature joke in the headline. Because I f&%king am!