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Dermatologist-Recommended Moisturizers for Acne
'It contains hyaluronic acid, which pulls moisture into the skin without being oily,' says board-certified dermatologist Dr. Morgan Rabach. Oh, and...
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These are The 16 Acne Products We Tried in 2021
Much like a bandage, hydrocolloid patches help the acne medication penetrate deeper into the skin by keeping it where it’s needed—no rubbing of...
Read moreFoundations for Acne-Prone Skin
There are a few key factors you might want to consider before trying a foundation for oily or acne-prone skin. If you decide that you need to switc...
Read moreIs Celery Juice Good for Your Skin?
The salt in celery juice is said to kill off Streptococcus and thus decrease acne. Although no studies back the notion that celery juice treats acn...
Read moreCan Whey Protein Contribute to Acne?
Given that whey is a milk protein, as well as the link between dairy and acne, many people believe whey protein supplements cause acne. Aside from ...
Read moreTreating Steroid Acne
Steroid acne most often shows up on your chest. Steroid acne appears in about 50 percent of people who use anabolic steroids in large doses for bod...
Read moreDoes Coffee Cause Acne?
Stress doesn’t cause acne, but stress can make existing acne worse. One large study looked at the relationship between milk and acne in over 47,0...
Read moreCan Tea Tree Oil Work for Acne Scars?
In fact, one 2007 study found 5 percent tea tree oil gel to be effective in treating mild to moderate cases of acne. Despite the abundance of studi...
Read moreCan You Use Evening Primrose Oil for Acne Spots and Scars?
This suggests that EPO may naturally suppress inflammation that can cause or worsen some acne symptoms. Anecdotally, there’s reason to believe th...
Read moreEpsom Salt and Acne: Magnesium Myths and Skin Care Realities
Many people use Epsom salt (magnesium sulfate) topically to soothe aching muscles, relieve tension, and treat skin conditions like acne. However, E...
Read moreCan I Use Vicks VapoRub on Acne?
One of the professed at-home “miracle treatments†for cystic acne is dabbing Vicks VapoRub on pimples to reduce them overnight. Why does there ...
Read moreDoes Hydrocortisone Effectively Treat Acne and Pimples?
The combination treatment worked better, in part, because hydrocortisone counteracted the redness and irritation that benzoyl peroxide can cause as...
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