The average American woman pops a total of 65 pimples a year. That’s 4,153 zits in the average U.S. woman’s lifetime.
58 percent say they have at least one scar from pimple-popping. Over three-quarters of those who pop say they know it’s bad for their pores, but the urge to pop is just too strong. Nearly half say their acne has worsened as a result of mask-wearing during COVID-19. Another 38 percent claim their skin “hasn’t been this bad in years.” The most common skincare sins among American women are: Popping pimples (81%), taking long, hot showers (49%), and not washing their face before bed (43%). 57% believe the pressure to have perfect skin is greater than ever. The average respondent said they would pay a whopping $796 for perfect skin. Read more here!