I went viral for acne content – then my pimples disappeared

Pimple popping videos can bring ‘skin positivity’ influencers millions of followers and a steady stream of income – but what happens when their skin clears up?

I went viral for acne content – then my pimples disappeared
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Pimple extraction videos have blossomed from a niche micro-genre into an entire creator economy: people with acne-prone skin have grown audiences of millions off the back of pimple popping content alone, earning sizable incomes through the associated sponsorship deals and affiliate links. But if someone’s fame, audience and income are built upon visible blemishes, what happens when their skin clears up? 

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