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Does the Sun Help or Hurt Acne?
A Bit Helps But Too Much Hurts
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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
How You Wash Your Body Might Be Making Your Body Acne Worse
Scrubbing Your Body Can Lead to More Body Acne. Use Only Your Bare Hands and Gently Wash Each Part of Your Body For Only A Few Seconds.
Active Ingredients in Sunscreen in the United States
As of 2017, the FDA Has Approved 17 Active Sunscreen Ingredients in the U.S., Though Only 8 of Them Are Commonly Used
Sunscreen (SPF) and Acne
Using Sunscreen (SPF) on Acne-prone Skin