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Ask the Experts: Zit-Zapping Tips

Ten tips on how-to zap zits for good.
Perfect Skin
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By Tasha Turner · Updated October 28, 2020
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Zits, blemishes, spots, pimples — let’s face it, we’ve all broken out at one time or another. And in our quest for Joy Bryant-esque clear skin, we’ve done everything from dabbing toothpaste on our zits to swearing off chocolate and French fries.

Although there isn’t a definitive pimple-curing treatment or prescription, if you’re armed with the right information, a flawless complexion doesn’t have to be a fantasy!

Here, we rounded-up the top ten expert tips on how to prevent and treat stubborn adult acne, for good.