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Acne

Healing Acne through Exercise

Healing Acne through Exercise

It is no secret that acne is a skin condition that can sometimes baffle people. Seemingly super-healthy individuals start experiencing uncontrollable breakouts, your skin all of a sudden making you look unhealthy and affecting self-confidence. It is important to...

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5 questions about acne scars answered

5 questions about acne scars answered

Scars are a visible reminder of  acne. While acne skincare products are able to help clear existing acne and prevent new flare ups, acne scars can linger long after the breakouts have gone away. I've compiled a list of some of your most common questions related to...

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Tips on dealing with acne after 40

Tips on dealing with acne after 40

If you think only teenagers suffer from acne, think again. Your chance of developing acne rises as we approach menopause. You can thank your hormones if you start breaking out in your forties. If you have not dealt with acne since your teens, your experience is likely...

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Five myths about acne

Five myths about acne

Acne is a skin disorder that will affect 17 million Americans at some point in their lives.  Acne happens when hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin cells. These hair follicles are linked to our sebaceous glands. An oily substance  called sebum...

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Acne scars and sun exposure: What you need to know

Acne scars and sun exposure: What you need to know

Summer is almost here! Memorial Day weekend is fast approaching and if you live in a warm climate, you most likely will be near the water. If you have acne scars, there are some precautions you need to take before you head out to soak up the sun. Last summer, we were...

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Acne or Rosacea? A case of skincare confusion

Acne or Rosacea? A case of skincare confusion

Pimples? Redness?  Before you reach for acne skincare products, I'd like to take a look at a common area of skincare confusion - Is it Acne or Rosacea? If you begin to notice pimples and redness on your skin, it is only logical to assume that you have acne. These are...

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