Liam Hemsworth. Diving boards. Accutane (a.ka. Isotretinoin). what do all of these things have in common? Nothing, except for the fact that we somehow weave all three into a rich tapestry that is THIS EPISODE! After taking some time to rest (jk, we were overwhelmed by other things in life lol), we are BACK, baby, with a super-rich deep dive into Ellen's final stretch of Accutane, one of the most powerful acne drugs available through a dermatologist in the United States. We'll take you on a deep dive into the symptoms and solutions Ellen has discovered in her course of this prescription drug ..read more

Hi Zitties! We took a week off from publishing, but now we're back with an episode on ?THE MICROBIOME?To cover this topic, we're leaning on the 2020 book Clean: The New Science of Skin. There's a vast ecosystem on your face that affects your health and appearance, and it's a beautiful thing. We'll talk about prebiotics, probiotics and the new Wild West of microbiome-targeting skincare, PLUS a chat about why skincare isn’t well-regulated in the United States. Finally, if you don't already love ceramides, we'll give you another reason!  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/prettyzi ..read more

This is the link to our brand-new, farm-fresh Patreon! Support us if you feel so inclined. We love you. In this episode, we chat about makeup coverage – from our first forays to our unprofessional tips and tricks. We also underscore the point that acne affects ALL genders, and makeup is genderless. Wear it if you want! Don't wear it if it's not for you! We love you. Digressions include Parks and Recreation, Corpse Bride, Daylight Savings and Bobbi Brown. Here's the link to Lisa Eldridge's educational and soothing acne coverage tutorial ❤️  Products Hannah uses today: Tarte Shape Tape ..read more

It's the end-all, be-all for acne treatments. The drug you try after your dermatologist prescribed pretty much everything else already. It's ACCUTANE, also known as Isotretinoin. On this episode of the PimpleCast, we chatted with our pimple pal Karina Hillman about the soul-sucking and also life-changing properties of Accutane. This is 100 percent NOT dermatologist approved – just our personal perspectives :)  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/prettyzitty ..read more

What is the zest of life, you ask? Why, it's ZITS of course! In this delightful installment of our Skin Stories series, we chat with Karina Hillman. We cover the many varieties of pimples: backcountry acne, one night stand acne and acne that doesn't hide well under makeup (ugh). But it's OK, because that is life, and Karina's lovely attitude about acne conferring empathy is soooo on point. Karina also broaches the subject of skin picking and scarring – common enough experiences, but certainly something we don't talk about enough. So, whip out your headphones, lace up your shoes, strap on your ..read more

We’re going to give you vocab. We’re going to give you winter-weather tips. We’re going to give you a long spiel about a cult celebrity product that costs way too much money, and we know way too much about. Welcome to our cold weather, moisture-rich episode!  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/prettyzitty ..read more

This week, we are sharing a lovely conversation with Virgo queen Jordan Ormond Foster as part of our skin stories series - a series within our that features conversations with real people who have struggled with their skin in some way.  We connected with Jordan via Instagram, baybee! But Ellen actually knows Jordan from way back in high school. We dig into those high school memories...apparently Ellen was COOL in high school?!? Plus, Jordan guides us through three trendy skincare ingredients, and why they are worth a closer look: hyaluronic acid, niacinamides and retinols/retinoids. These ..read more

Lights, camera, ZITS! In this special celebrity episode, Ellen and Hannah chat about their favorite celebrities who have been open about skin troubles. Plus, some shot-by-shot analysis of the iconic 2005 remake of Pride and Prejudice, featuring a Judi Dench impression by Ellen. Celebrities...they're just like us!  Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/prettyzitty ..read more

Da da da da da! It’s sunny, and I’ve got a zit. It hurts, but it’s fine. I will deal with it. Yeah, it’s sunny! And I’ve got two zits. But guess what? I couldn’t even give two shits. Welcome to the summer skincare episode of Pretty Zitty! We have a LOT to discuss, such as: Our worst sunburns (we are human! It happens! It’s ok!) Some ingredients to avoid in sunscreen Why you should keep your moisturizer and sunscreen separate Our growing interest in face oils  A primer on mask-ne and how to avoid it Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/prettyzitty ..read more

Does your Clairsonic sit in the bathroom closet, collecting dust? Did you buy a $70 serum that does nothing? Did you relapse from Accutane? We feel you. We’ve tried loads of products over the years. Today, we are talking about the skincare products that haunt us – products we vow to lay to rest. RIP, suckers!  ? ? ? ?‍♀️  Disclaimer: If the products we mention work for you, that's cool! We are sharing what hasn't worked for us, but every *body* is different. What doesn't work for us might be beneficial for you. Either way, we hope this episode inspires you, dear listener, to evaluate ..read more