Be honest—have you ever found yourself staring in the mirror, zeroing in on a pimple, knowing you shouldn’t pop it…but somehow, you just have to? And before you know it, things have gone too far, and now you’re left with an inflamed, irritated mark that looks even worse than before. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone!

In today’s episode, we’re diving into why we feel this urge to pick, what happens in our brains that makes it so satisfying, and most importantly, how to break the habit before it leads to more breakouts, scarring, and frustration.

Episode Highlights

• The Science Behind Skin Picking: Why our brains release dopamine when we pop a pimple (and why it makes the habit so hard to break!).
• What Happens to Your Skin When You Pick: The real damage picking does to your skin, from pushing bacteria deeper to causing long-term scarring.
• What Type of Picker Are You? Whether you're an Unconscious Picker, a Bathroom Mirror Picker, or an Idle Picker, recognizing your habit is the first step to breaking it.
• Best Tips to Stop Picking: From hydrocolloid patches to ice therapy, learn the best strategies to kick the habit for good.