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Welcome to the Clearasil blog. Your resource for expert advice and skincare tips on how to prevent, treat and get rid of acne fast. 

Clearasil Safety Update

Reckitt is confident that all Clearasil products, when used and stored as directed on their labels as intended, are safe. The safety and quality of our products is our top...
Clearasil Safety Update

Best Facial Treatments for Acne | Clearasil

What are the Best Facial Treatments to Help My Skin? Are you wondering about the best facial treatments for your skin type? Skin is the most visible organ in...
Best Facial Treatments for Acne | Clearasil

Acne Vs. Pimples: What’s The Difference?

What’s The Difference Between Acne And Pimples? Although sometimes people say acne meaning pimples, there is a difference between the two terms. Acne refers to a skin condition that inflames...
Acne Vs. Pimples: What’s The Difference?

A Guide To Clogged Pores

No matter your age, gender, or life styles, no one wants to deal with clogged pores. They don’t look great, can hurt, and could lead to further acne problems. What...
A Guide To Clogged Pores

Develop A Routine For Different Skin Types

The first step to building a skincare routine – before choosing acne treatments, moisturizers or even the right face wash – is knowing which type of skin you have. That...
Develop A Routine For Different Skin Types

We Know Blackheads Are Stubborn, But What ARE Blackheads?

The dreaded blackheads. What are blackheads anyway? While it's not the most exciting topic of conversation it is good to know. Blackheads are blocked pores (hair follicles) that haven’t become...
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How to Get Rid of Stubborn Acne

Are you tired of stubborn acne? Discover the formula to fight breakouts and prevent stubborn pimples.
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Clearasil® Tips for Healthier Winter Skin

Clearasil® Tips for Healthier Winter Skin 1. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. (And then hydrate some more.)It’s easy for your skin to dry out during the winter time--but it’s also easier...
Tips for Healthier Winter Skin

Why Do We Get Hormonal Acne & Teen Acne?

Breakouts are nearly impossible to avoid in your teen years. Kind of like bad break-ups, embarrassing moments, and Algebra. Life would be so much easier without any hormonal acne. We...
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What's The Difference Between Salicylic Acid & Benzoyl Peroxide?

There are a few ingredients that pop up in acne products a lot. Two that you’ve probably heard of are salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide. What are the main differences...
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What Causes Acne?

So many different things can cause breakouts. And while it might seem like they pop up all of a sudden, pimple formation follows a distinct process. Generally each pimple has...
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What Are Whiteheads?

We've all seen them and have all wanted to get rid of them. Those tiny white bumps on your skin we call whiteheads. You have to get real close to...
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Treat Dry Skin With Winter Skin Care Tips From Clearasil®

There are a lot of fun things about winter, dry skin is not one of them. Yay to the snowboarding, snow days and snowball fights that come with the season...
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Skin Care Tips From Dr. Engelman | Clearasil®

Expert Skincare Tips How To Prevent Clogged Pores With skin care tips from Dr. Engelman, we know it's important to exfoliate your face in order to remove dead skin cells...
Skin Care Tips From Dr. Engelman

Skin Care & Acne Glossary

Wondering where to start when it comes to understanding and fighting acne? We’ve put together a quick overview of common acne terms and ingredients that should help you build an...
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Learn How To Get Rid Of Blackheads And How To Remove Blackheads Safely

Blackheads are no friend to exfoliation. Learn how to get rid of blackheads by using gentle, abrasive products. These can be exfoliating washes such as Clearasil® Ultra® Scrub, or Clearasil®...
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Learn How To Get Rid Of Acne Scars With Products For Acne Scars By Clearasil®

Acne scars do not need to be a permanent fixture on your face. And while it'd be great if we could avoid getting them in the first place there is...
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Learn How To Exfoliate With Clearasil® Products

So here's the scoop on exfoliating and how to clear up acne. You may have read about your favorite celeb’s "exfoliation" regimen as they prep for glowing skin on the...
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Learn How To Avoid Skin Damage From Tanning

Don't be shy with the SPF. Seasons change, and your skin is right there along with it. So while you're getting ready for the pool parties and BBQs, your skin...
Avoid Skin Damage From Tanning

Learn About Stress-Related Acne

Like acne wasn’t stressful enough on its own! It turns out that high stress levels can be related to more breakouts and greater stress-related acne severity. We know those teen...
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How To Prevent Acne

It can be done. Unless of course you want them to stick around. Didn't think so. Taking care of your skin properly with a daily skin care routine is the...
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How To Help Get Rid Of Acne

Taking care of your skin properly is the best way to cure pimples and acne breakouts. Clearasil® can help you prevent and get rid of acne but here are some...
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How Does Our Skin Work?

So, it's time to talk skin. How does skin work? Understanding how your skin works will help you jump-start your skincare routine so you can get out there to do...
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Healthy Skin Tips

If you've got it, flaunt it. Your skin should always be looking and feeling its best. Even after months of hibernating for the winter. Spring is one of the best...
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Get Prom Ready Skin Care Tips From Our Beauty Blogger

Prom Skin Care Tips from Beauty Sweet Spot blogger Jeannine Morris Nothing makes you feel more confident than clear skin, so make it your number one accessory on prom night...
Skin Care Tips From Our Beauty Blogger

Foods For Healthy Skin

Maybe you’ve heard this tip before and thought “Big deal, what are boring fruits and veggies going to do for my skin?” Take a moment to learn about how diet...
Healthy Skin

Get Cold Weather Beauty Tips From The Hannah Teter Interview

By Leah Melby, realbeauty.comon February 6, 2012 Tired of battling cold and dry winter weather? If you think your beauty blues are bad, imagine the life of snowboarding gold medalist...
Beauty Tips From The Hannah Teter

Find Out How To Treat Acne Scars & Learn How To Prevent Acne Scars From Appearing

Unfortunately, acne scars don't add the same kind of character that beauty marks do. But the reality is many of us are prone to developing acne scars. It’s a genetic...
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Find Out How To Get Rid Of Pimples

If you have a face then you've had some form of acne. It's just a part of life that's inescapable. But we're all in it together. And while we may...
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Find Out How To Get Rid Of Back Acne

Back acne is more common than you think. It's just that no one wants to admit it. With Clearasil, you can learn how to get rid of back acne and...
How To Get Rid Of Back Acne

Find Out How To Get Healthy Skin

We know eating healthy sounds about as exciting as going to the dentist. But if we told you that it could actually help you achieve healthier skin, maybe it's not...
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Finally! Truth Revealed: Does Sweat Cause Acne?

So, does sweat cause acne? Working up a sweat at the gym or on the field is great. Go you! But, what’s not so great are those post-workout pimples that...
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Create Your Own Skin Care Routine And Personalized Skin Care Regimen

You may not be thrilled with the idea of adding more steps to whatever your daily routine is now, but don’t sweat it. Your daily skin care routine can be...
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Clearasil® Acne Cream Ingredients

Clearasil® is dedicated to helping you fight acne – we use a number of different ingredients that can help your skin banish blemishes and prevent future breakouts. Take a few...
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