How to treat my blackheads

Blackheads 101: Why They Happen and How to Actually Treat Them

This post was reviewed and updated by Sarah Otto, Dermatology Nurse Practitioner and Founder of Otto Skin Goods on August 27, 2026. It's a strange thing, how much power a few tiny dark dots can...
Fungal Acne vs. Bacterial Acne: How to Tell the Difference & Treat It

Fungal Acne vs. Bacterial Acne: How to Tell the Difference & Treat It

This post was reviewed and updated by Sarah Otto, Dermatology Nurse Practitioner and Founder of Otto Skin Goods on August 27, 2026. We've all experienced it: you glance in the mirror one morning and spot...
How to Layer Skincare Active Ingredients for Multiple Skin Concerns (Without Overdoing It)

How to Layer Skincare Active Ingredients for Multiple Skin Concerns (Without Overdoing It)

This post was reviewed and updated by Sarah Otto, Dermatology Nurse Practitioner and Founder of Otto Skin Goods on August 7, 2026. Let's face it: Most of us struggle with more than one skin issue...
The Best Active Ingredient for Your Skin Concern, From a Dermatology NP

The Best Active Ingredient for Your Skin Concern, From a Dermatology NP

This post was reviewed and updated by Sarah Otto, Dermatology Nurse Practitioner and Founder of Otto Skin Goods on June 17, 2026. I’ve always been a minimalist when it comes to my skincare routine. In...
5 Ingredients to Fade Hyperpigmentation & When to Start Using Them

5 Ingredients to Fade Hyperpigmentation & When to Start Using Them

This post was reviewed and updated by Sarah Otto, Dermatology Nurse Practitioner and Founder of Otto Skin Goods on June 4, 2026. Hyperpigmentation, or discoloration and dark spots, can be caused for many issues. Think:...
How to Choose the Best Eye Cream for Your Skin: 5 Expert Tips

How to Choose the Best Eye Cream for Your Skin: 5 Expert Tips

This post was reviewed and updated by Sarah Otto, Dermatology Nurse Practitioner and Founder of Otto Skin Goods on May 28, 2026. Eye cream is a necessary part of any balanced skincare routine—and it does...
Rosacea 101: How to Treat, Manage, and Prevent Flare-Ups

Rosacea 101: How to Treat, Manage, and Prevent Flare-Ups

This post was reviewed and updated by Sarah Otto, Dermatology Nurse Practitioner and Founder of Otto Skin Goods on May 20, 2026. If you’ve noticed a red flush to your cheeks, acne, dryness, skin sensitivity,...
AHAs, BHAs, and PHAs: Which Exfoliating Acid Is Actually Right for You?

AHAs, BHAs, and PHAs: Which Exfoliating Acid Is Actually Right for You?

This post was reviewed and updated by Sarah Otto, Dermatology Nurse Practitioner and Founder of Otto Skin Goods on June 8, 2026. Exfoliating acids are what we like to call multifunctional, because they’ve been shown...
Your Complete Guide to Clearing Acne: The Best Ingredients, Devices & Habits

Your Complete Guide to Clearing Acne: The Best Ingredients, Devices & Habits

This post was reviewed and updated by Sarah Otto, Dermatology Nurse Practitioner and Founder of Otto Skin Goods on May 13, 2026. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, there are plenty of over-the-counter products...