ep. 105: How to Face Adult Acne
Has breaking out ever made you feel like breaking down? Adult acne and facial skin conditions are extremely common — and so are their mental health side effects. This episode, Cristen and Caroline get deep with dermatology and what we believe "bad skin" says about us.
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