How to Use acne in a Sentence

acne

noun
  • Then there’s my friend Sarah, who is dealing with acne for the first time in her life.
    Katheryn Erickson, Glamour, 2 June 2021
  • Back to junior year with sun streaks in his hair, the acne gone from the sea salt and tan, and, surprise!
    Lauren Groff, The New Yorker, 27 Apr. 2021
  • If getting rid of acne (or maskne) is your goal, try drinking more tap water first.
    Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 15 Apr. 2021
  • Heavy foundation or concealer is not the cause of acne.
    Jenna Ryu, USA TODAY, 11 June 2021
  • Finding the best face wash for acne isn't a one-formula-fits-all exercise.
    Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 17 May 2021
  • Accutane has been hailed as a miracle drug for people with severe acne.
    Korin Miller, Health.com, 20 May 2021
  • Some of that insecurity stems from her time in junior high, when a group of boys bullied her because of her acne.
    Yoree Koh, WSJ, 14 May 2021
  • Since September, the company has launched treatment for migraines and acne and plans to add at least three more new services this year.
    Clare Duffy, CNN, 25 Apr. 2021
  • Farmacy’s Honeymoon Glow works wonders for my adult acne, scarring, and eczema.
    Alexis Bennett, Vogue, 3 May 2021
  • Though there's an influx of products on the market to combat acne, many of them are much too harsh, and possibly even harmful, for women who are pregnant or nursing.
    Emily Rekstis, Allure, 15 May 2021
  • It's also advised to avoid broken skin or active acne for fear of causing irritation and inflammation.
    Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 29 Apr. 2021
  • Hundreds more teen TikTokers have shown off its effects on their acne, pimples, or otherwise inflamed faces.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 10 May 2021
  • This product's formula is cruelty- and allergen-free and uses ingredients that the company says won't clog your pores or irritate acne-prone skin.
    Melissa Lee, USA TODAY, 1 May 2021
  • Although anyone can get folliculitis, people with acne are more susceptible to the condition.
    Jessica Toscano, SELF, 13 May 2021
  • Another reported side effect of retinoids, particularly in people with active acne, is new outbreaks known as skin purging.
    Washington Post, 4 May 2021
  • The popular pimple patches seen on the market today, which use hydrocolloid to help clean out impurities and heal acne, also have roots in Korea.
    Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY, 2 June 2021
  • And my dark spots are pretty much gone from the acne spots.
    Ariel Scotti, PEOPLE.com, 23 July 2021
  • The new study on benzene in acne products is flawed in many ways.
    Jessica Chia, SELF, 12 Mar. 2024
  • Gone are the days of harsh, stripping toners and trying to scrub away your acne.
    Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 2 Nov. 2022
  • This can reduce the appearance of acne scarring on the face or stretch marks on the body.
    Jessica Ourisman, Allure, 28 Jan. 2022
  • The whole thing is bringing blood flow to the surface level of your skin to help with dark spots, acne, things like that.
    Devorah Lev-Tov, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2023
  • While the cleanser above is great for oil balance, this one feels like the true acne preventer.
    Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2024
  • He was described as as dark-skinned with slight acne and a low haircut.
    Howard Koplowitz | Hkoplowitz@al.com, al, 28 Jan. 2022
  • Tretinoin for acne When tretinoin hits the gas on the cell turnover cycle, this helps to prevent the buildup that can lead to acne, Dr. Sanghvi says.
    Krissy Brady, SELF, 2 Apr. 2024
  • Many people can treat acne at home with over-the-counter products.
    Erica Sweeney, TIME, 25 Apr. 2024
  • This causes acne to appear over many areas of the body.
    Talia Gutierre, Allure, 12 Aug. 2021
  • As part of the same line as the acne foam wash, these products can be used together to keep pimples at bay.
    Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 19 Apr. 2023
  • Know the signs The first sign that your skin may be responding to an upsurge in stress hormones is the increase in acne.
    Essence, 1 Nov. 2023
  • More:TikTokers are eating raw garlic to cure acne in viral videos.
    Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 2 Aug. 2024
  • Take care of your skin: Wash your skin regularly, exfoliate, and treat acne and other skin issues right away.
    Stixx Matthews, Essence, 12 Aug. 2024

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