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Scientists have genetically tweaked the facial acne-causing bacteria to help fight pimples instead!
Cutibacterium acnes is a common bacteria on our faces, known for causing pimples. It creates excess…
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Dr. Pimple Popper knows you're going to pop that zit. Here's how to do it with minimal damage.
If you are going to pop a zit, here is how you can do it to reduce damage and scarring to your face…
Julia Pugachevsky
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What's in a zit? How pimples form and what different acne types are made of
Pimples are clogged with dead skin cells, oil, and bacteria that lives on the skin. More severe ble…
Caroline Praderio
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Khloe Kardashian thought a tumor was a zit. Follow the 'ABCDE' rule to spot dangerous pimples, a dermatologist says.
Kardashian spoke about having a precancerous tumor removed in the trailer for the upcoming "The Kar…
Amber Middleton
Microneedle patch stops early unpoppable zits in their tracks
When you feel a painful zit coming from underneath your skin, there's usually not much you can do a…
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Germany seizes $25 million in bitcoin by shutting down illegal darknet marketplace 'Hydra Market'
"Among other things, there is a suspicion of the commercial operation of criminal trading platforms…
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Foot mask peels off dead skin and calluses to reveal baby-soft feet
Foot peeling masks work as a chemical peel for your feet, peeling off calluses and dead skin. Celia…
Celia Skvaril
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My 8-month Accutane journey with side effects and results
"The Zit Fix" has followed Celia Skvaril's journey with acne for over a year. She went on Accutane …
Celia Skvaril
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Microneedle patch works to erase acne scars and dark spots
The patches are infused with brightening ingredients like vitamin C. Insider producer Celia Skvaril…
Celia Skvaril
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We used a pore vacuum with a built-in microscope to suck out our blackheads—here's what happened
Celia Skvaril decided to try out a blackhead vacuum with a built-in microscope. The microscope came…
Celia Skvaril
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This charcoal peel-off mask claims to unclog pores and even texture
The Shills Natural Science Purifying Peel-Off Black Mask claims to unclog the pores using charcoal.…
Celia Skvaril
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A dermatologist explains what we're seeing in our pores under a microscope
Dermatologist Dr. Dustin Portela explains to Insider producer Celia Skvaril what she seeing in her …
Celia Skvaril
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This $7 peel from popular skincare brand The Ordinary claims to unclog pores and even texture
The Ordinary is a popular, affordable skin-care brand. Its AHA + BHA Peeling Solution promises a we…
Celia Skvaril
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Watch a peeling mousse under a microscope visibly lift hunk from pores
Neogen Pore Mousse is a K-Beauty peel that claims to remove dead skin, dirt, and oil from the pores…
Celia Skvaril
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Overnight pore strips absorb excess sebum, gunk, and oil
Peace Out Pores makes hydrocolloid strips that are meant to shrink pores. Celia Skvaril tested them…
Celia Skvaril
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How to pop a pimple yourself, according to Dr. Pimple Popper's tips
We spoke with Dr. Sandra Lee, aka Dr. Pimple Popper, to learn how those with pimple-popping habits …
Kyle Kerchaert,Natalie Fennel…
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Watch a pore spatula do blackhead extractions under a microscope
Producer Celia Skvaril tested out the Captain Green Face Spatula, a highly rated pore spatula on Am…
Celia Skvaril
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9 tips to squash blind pimples - the sneaky zits that hide under your skin but never come to a head
Blind pimples, aka cystic acne, form deep under the skin. Retinol, antibiotics, and birth control c…
Katie Walsh,Sharleen St. Suri…
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Here's how skin products banish zits
This is a type of beta-hydroxy, a group of carbon-based compounds that have been used in cosmetics …
Lauren F Friedman,Rebecca Har…
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You shouldn't pop most zits - but there is one that you should consider treating
It's possible that the ingrown hair will heal itself on its own. But if you really feel the urge to…