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Facial Scrubs Do More Harm than Good by Physically Irritating the Skin The Essential Info Some manufacturers claim that facial scrubs can improve acne by exfoliating the skin and preventing clogged pores. However, facial scrubs contain particles that when rubbed on the skin can lead to physical irritation, and it is well known that physical …
Can the Mind Help Clear Up the Skin? The Essential Info Visualizing anything in your life helps prime your subconscious to help you achieve it. While it is a fantasy that you can simply visualize clear skin and this alone will magically achieve it, it can’t hurt, and just might help. The Science We are …
Washing Gently, Twice a Day, with a Gentle Facial Cleanser Might Help to Some Degree The Essential Info When you have acne, one of the most frustrating things people can tell you is “wash your face.” Yeah…like I hadn’t thought of that. The truth is washing your face will not do much to clear acne. …
There Is No Evidence That Drinking a Lot of Fluids Affects Acne One Way or the Other The Essential Info You’ve probably heard that drinking a lot of water is important if you want clear, youthful, and radiant skin. You’ll also hear this advice professed when it comes to keeping the skin clear of acne. …
Males Might Experience Body Acne Slightly More than Females The Essential Info Males might experience body acne a bit more than females. However, the only data we have comes from two weak studies that are not very reliable. The first study showed that males had more body acne. The study was done by a doctor …
Dry Skin Might Age Faster than Oily, Acne-prone Skin, but Research Is Still in the Early Stages The Essential Info People with acne tend to have naturally oily skin. However, there may be a silver lining to this. Recent research suggests that dry, acne-free skin may age more quickly than oily, acne-prone skin. This may …
Treating Acne in Asian Skin The Essential Info As with all ethnicities, acne among people of Asian descent is very common. The limited research that has been performed points toward a possibility that both Asian teens and adults may experience less acne when compared to other ethnicities. As with all non-Caucasian ethnicities, Asian skin is more …
Baby Acne Is Mild Acne That Develops in Some Newborn Babies Because of Hormone Fluctuations after Birth The Essential Info About 1 in 5 babies, mostly baby boys, are born with acne or develop it in the first six weeks of their lives. This baby acne is usually mild and appears on the face. Baby …
Because Pores in These Areas Produce More Skin Oil The Essential Info Although acne lesions can appear anywhere on the body except the palms of the hands and soles of the feet, they occur most often on the face and upper body. This is most likely due to the following factors: More Skin Oil: The …
Yes. Choose a Lightweight, Soft Mask That Won’t Rub Against Your Skin, Ideally in a Light Color to Limit Sweating. The Essential Info Wearing a face mask can be essential for limiting the spread of respiratory infections like COVID-19. However, regularly wearing a mask can worsen existing acne or even trigger a breakout in someone …
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