As you age, hormones can continue to play a big role in breakouts
Look for a formula with either benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid
Clogged or inflamed pores cause one; a contagious virus causes the other
Using salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide can help clear up breakouts near your lips
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Popping these pimples is not an option
Those bumps on your butt probably aren’t pimples
It can actually make your blemish worse, not better
It’s like a protective armor that keeps your skin healthy
OTCs that can help treat teen acne, and getting into a skin care routine, can go a long way