Can Laundry Detergent Cause Body Acne?
No. Any Detergent Is Likely Safe to Use. But Use Unscented Detergent If Your Skin Is Sensitive to Fragrances.
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How Can You Get the Right Amount of Vitamin D?
Regular, Brief Periods of Sun Exposure Are Best
Does the Sun Help or Hurt Acne?
A Bit Helps But Too Much Hurts
Does the Sun Burn/Tan Your Lips, and Do You Need to Protect Them?
The Lips Burn, but Rarely Tan. Sun Protection Is Important.
Women, Stress, and Acne
Stress Is Associated with Acne, and Women Experience More Stress
Why You Shouldn’t Use a Washcloth to Wash Your Face
Using a Washcloth Can Physically Irritate the Skin. Anything that Physically Irritates the Skin can Lead to More Acne. Use Only Your Bare Hands.
Does Washing the Skin Help or Hurt Acne?
Washing Gently, Twice a Day, with a Gentle Facial Cleanser Might Help to Some Degree
Irritation
Anything which rubs, scratches, or comes into prolonged contact with the skin can cause irritation and potentially contribute…
Do Physical Sunscreens Absorb Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation?
Yes. Contrary to Popular Belief, Today’s Micronized Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide Sunscreens Primarily Absorb UV Radiation, Just like Their Chemical Sunscreen Cousins
Does Wearing a Baseball Hat Cause Acne?
Baseball Hats Physically Irritate the Skin, and this Might Lead to Acne. But, Wearing a Baseball Hat Should be Fine as Long as You Properly Treat the Skin Twice a Day.