Skin inflammation is implicated as a cause of many common skin complaints. Got an acne breakout? Inflammation plays a role. Prone to redness? Thank inflammation. Seeing an increase in skin hyperpigmentation? You guessed it, inflammation.What is In
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Your teenage years may be in the rearview mirror but you suddenly find yourself increasingly experiencing breakouts, especially on the lower part of your face.
Sound familiar?
You're hardly alone.
More than 45%
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Nutrition. Whether you love or loathe the topic, the reality is that what you eat (and what you don’t) affects your skin in different ways. While genetics and skin care habits play key roles in the health of your skin, good nutrition is also vital
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It's common knowledge that pregnancy brings with it drastic changes to your body, but women are often surprised to learn just how big of an impact pregnancy can can have on their skin. After all, a whopping 90% of women are estimated to experience "s
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As women, we're often surprised to find that, just as we reach an age where anti-aging skin care products begin taking on greater importance in our routine, acne begins rearing its ugly head. If you count yourself among those dealing with acne in
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If you've already optimized your skin care routine but are eager to achieve faster results, you may be wondering if there's something more you can be doing for your skin. While we always recommend setting up an appointment with a licensed esthetic
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If you've experienced acne outbreaks (and who hasn't?!) you know that not all blemishes are created equal. There's your run-of-the-mill pimples - whiteheads (also called "closed comedones" because they are closed off from outside air) and blackheads
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Dullness is one of those skin issues that slowly creeps up on you. You may not notice it on yourself until you’re admiring your teenager’s dewy complexion, look in the mirror and realize your skin looks flat and overall “blah.” The next thing you kno
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While makeup is a valuable tool in hiding skin imperfections like hyperpigmentation, scars or dark undereye circles, it unfortunately isn’t much help in disguising rough skin texture, which has a tendency to become more noticeable the more we try to
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As face masks have become part of our regular wardrobe, so too have breakouts become a fact of life during the pandemic. In fact, acne breakouts attributed to mask-wearing have become so common that a term has even been coined to describe it: “mask
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Unfortunately, your face isn’t the only place where acne can occur. Pores can get clogged nearly anywhere on your body, including your back, which can lead to breakouts that are referred to as “bacne.” The good news is, just like blemishes on your
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Our skincare routines are sacred. It’s okay to admit it! If your favorite part of the day is running through your skin are regimen every morning and evening, you’re in good company. Creating a skin are routine with products and steps that make sen
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Sugar addiction is out of control in America. According to the American Heart Association, the average American adult consumes approximately 77 grams of sugar each day, a number more than three times the recommended maximum of 25 grams for women. And
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Taking a relaxing vacation is all fun and games until you break away from your skincare routine and expose yourself to a new environment, a combination that may have your skin looking and feeling out of sorts. While our skincare routines can be a
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When you get serious about taking care of your skin, the last thing you want to do is stymie the improvement you've achieved. That's seemingly why so many people ask us about the impact of makeup on their skin. Many of us apply makeup nearly as of
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Alex struggled with stubborn acne for years and while he
would occasionally find a product that would help to clear his skin for a few
weeks, the acne always returned, leaving scarring in its wake. After years of
bouncing among acne products th
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Skip ahead to Eric's 1 Year Update
Eric’s path to clear, healthier skin began in a bookstore.
As someone with stubborn, acne-prone skin, he struggled with
breakouts on-and-off for more than 10 years. As Eric explains it, “My acne is
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Acne's reputation for being hard to treat is well earned. After all, when you consider the numerous factors that can influence when and why acne develops, its severity and how well it responds to treatment, it's easy to see why some individuals ha
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If, as a child, your upper arms were constantly marked by tiny, pimple-like white or red bumps that resembled goosebumps, you weren't alone. Called keratosis pilaris, this inherited but harmless skin disorder is estimated to affect 50% of adolesce
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Skin care products categorized as "toners" have been around for a long time. For many of us, the term may bring back teenage memories of applying harsh astringents to our face to help clear acne. While we may have thought that the burning feeling
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If you characterize your skin as “sensitive,” you aren’t alone. Today, an estimated 51% of women and 36% of men in the United States
perceive their skin as such, and that number appears to be on the rise.
Consider this: with one simple modifica
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Rosacea can come on suddenly. After years of having clear and manageable
skin, you may begin experiencing flare-ups of redness and flushing. Soon, it
happens more and more, with visible blood vessels starting to appear. As time
passes, the redne
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If you are one of the 7.5 million Americans who suffer from psoriasis, then you know that this
autoimmune condition can be unpredictable. Commonly active in areas like
elbows, knees and shins, scalp and lower back, psoriasis appears in the form o
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Battling a skin condition like eczema can be challenging and
frustrating—to say the least. With uncomfortable symptoms and sporadic flare-ups
that commonly show on visible places like face, hands, and feet, it’s likely
that someone who suffers
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