These Skin Care Steps Are Non-Negotiable, According to Dermatologists

It's so tempting to pop a pimple or pick at your skin, but this is a recipe for potential infection, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) that lingers for weeks, and even permanent scarring.

"Picking causes inflammation and breaks down collagen and elastin, [which makes] skin more vulnerable and therefore more susceptible to infections," notes Engelman. "A healthy skin barrier will best fight off breakouts."

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