Acne Care: Quick Cures for Pimples and Cystic Acne

Acne and problem skin require a combination of proper face washes and targeted treatments like benzoyl peroxide. From naturally treating cystic acne to managing blackheads above the lip, identifying the source of breakouts is key to clear skin.

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Is It Possible to Have Clear Skin in a Week?

Published Jul,18 2017 | By Celeigh O'Neil

Skin has a way of acting up at the most inconvenient moments. A breakout or a patch of irritated skin that appears a week before a special event can make you question your entire routine. Irritated skin craves simplicity in the products used on it and small daily changes to stop the spread of bacteria.

Is It Possible to Treat an Acne Breakout Overnight?

Published Jul,18 2017 | By Celeigh O'Neil

When your face breaks out in acne the night before an important event, tailor your basic skin-care routine for quick healing. Acne-prone skin requires products that deeply cleanse to eliminate bacteria while soothing inflammation.

Celeigh O'Neil has been writing professionally since 2008. She has a Bachelor of fine arts from the University of Ottawa, as well as degrees in fashion illustration/design, digital arts and certification in hair and makeup artistry. O'Neil was a frequent contributor to Toronto's "Dialog" newspaper and has worked as an instructional writer, creating lessons in fashion, art and English for students of all ages.