Here’s Why You Get More Acne in the Winter — And How to Fix It

Nothing much blooms in winter, but pimples may be an exception.

A 2015 study of New England acne patients found the percentage of them who enjoyed a clear complexion was greatest during summer and fall. Winter, on the other hand, tended to be a rough season; rates of moderate-to-severe acne leaped 11% among the study participants in winter compared to summer.