Ask Curology Blog Posts
Ask Curology: Is blue light good or bad for skin?
Can too much screen time cause skin damage? This is what we know.
Ask Curology: How long does it take to see results?
The truth about how long it takes for acne to go away
Ask Curology: Your skin’s moisture barrier
The facts about fixing your damaged skin barrier
Ask Curology: Do I have perioral dermatitis?
What to do if you have a flaky, peely rash on your face.
Ask Curology: Skin Vitamins, A-Z
The science behind skincare you can swallow.
Ask Curology: Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
Deep-set or brand new, here’s what to do for fading dark marks.
Ask Curology: My breakouts stopped. What’s next?
What to keep doing for your skin once your acne clears up.
Ask Curology: Is it folliculitis?
What causes these tiny bumps, and how can you treat them?
Ask Curology: Is isotretinoin safe to use?
What you should know about this acne medication, including the potential side effects.
Ask Curology: Should I be dry brushing my skin?
How (and why) to dry brush, according to science.
Ask Curology: How to get rid of butt acne
Is a butt bump a pimple? The answer, according to science.
Ask Curology: What does glycolic acid do?
Should you exfoliate with this alpha hydroxy acid?
Ask Curology: Is salicylic acid actually bad for your skin?
Is it safe to use salicylic acid every day? Here’s what we know.
Ask Curology: Is sleeping with makeup on really that bad?
How important is makeup remover in your PM routine?
Ask Curology: Can stress cause wrinkles?
How “worry lines” got their name
Ask Curology: Can a spot patch get rid of pimples overnight?
The science of hydrocolloid bandages, explained.
Ask Curology: What’s the difference between body and face acne?
How to treat acne, from head to toe
Ask Curology: Can eating the right food make you look younger?
The truth about anti-aging food
Ask Curology: Why do I have dry, flaky skin on my nose?
The real cause of your dry nose — and what to do about it.
Ask Curology: Can I get rid of dark under-eye circles?
Tips for dark circles, under-eye bags, and brightening things up.
Ask Curology: Should I use a skincare fridge?
Genius skincare storage idea, or waste of space?
Ask Curology: what causes oily skin
Tip for oily skin from a Curology medical provider
Ask Curology: How do I take care of my combination skin?
What to do when just “dry” or “oily” doesn’t fit the bill
Ask Curology: Does popping a pimple spread infection?
What really happens when a pimple gets popped
Ask Curology: How to prevent and treat whiteheads
Spoiler alert: don’t pop!
Ask Curology: How to get rid of chest acne
The causes of chest acne and treatment options
Ask Curology: How to get rid of dark spots
Treating melasma, hyperpigmentation, and sun spots
Ask Curology: Why is my skin red and itchy?
Red, itchy skin can happen with prescription skincare — here’s what you can do
Ask Curology: How do I get rid of hormonal acne?
The causes of acne on your jawline, neck, and chin
Ask Curology: what does vitamin C do for your skin?
How to reap the benefits of topical vitamin C for the skin
Ask Curology: how do I get rid of acne scars?
Boxcar, ice pick, and rolling scars — can they be healed?
Ask Curology: waxing on tretinoin — is it safe?
How to avoid rashes and other side effects
Ask Curology: Is my cold breaking me out?
The real reason you get acne flares when you’re sick.
Ask Curology: tretinoin vs. retinol
What’s the difference between these retinoids?
Ask Curology: do charcoal masks work?
The real benefits of charcoal, according to medicine.
Ask Curology: 5 ways to brighten dull skin
How to make your skin glow, according to science
Ask Curology: What is my dry skin trying to tell me?
What your skin can reveal about your health
Ask Curology: is my acne face wash making me break out?
Some anti-acne products may make it worse, but don’t worry: it gets better.
Ask Curology: why is my face red?
An expert explains how to reduce redness in skin
Ask Curology: I popped a pimple! Now what?!
How to heal a popped pimple and prevent acne scars
Ask Curology: why is my skin getting worse???
Purging: when your skin gets worse before it gets better
Ask Curology: retinoids or retinol
Q: “I started using retinol and my face is peeling off??”