Skin Concern
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Nummular Eczema Self-Care
Moisturize often and generously, cleanse without stripping your skin, and identify (and remove) whatever's drying it out in the first place. Stick with all three of these for nummular eczema...
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Can Overwashing Your Face Cause Acne?
Yes, overwashing your face can make acne worse. Just probably not for the reason you'd think. Because, can overwashing your face cause acne by sending your oil glands into overdrive?...
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Salicylic Acid for Ingrown Hairs: Does It Help?
Yes, salicylic acid can help with ingrown hairs, but it works more as a preventative exfoliant, not a treatment. Here's what it does: salicylic acid loosens the dead surface cells...
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Retinol vs. Bakuchiol
Noticing a new line, a rough patch of texture, or a dullness that wasn't there last year? It's not always an SOS moment. Sometimes it just means your skin is...
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Can Stress Trigger Acne Flare-Ups?
Yes, stress can absolutely trigger an acne flare-up, though it's not what caused your acne in the first place. If your skin already leans toward breakouts, this is where cortisol...
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Retinol Alternatives for Sensitive Skin
If retinol leaves your skin red, tight, or flaking, you don't have to choose between results and comfort. As sensitive skin specialists, we hear this one a lot, and the...
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The Beginner's Guide to Introducing Retinol Into Your Routine
Let's be honest: retinol has a bit of a reputation. It's the ingredient everyone raves about, and also the one plenty of people are nervous to try. But really, retinol...
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Do You Need Sunscreen If You Have Acne-Prone Skin?
Yes, acne-prone skin needs daily broad-spectrum sunscreen, and the case for it is even stronger here than for almost any other skin type. Sunscreen as a category doesn't cause acne....
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Does Sugar Cause Acne?
Not by itself, but diets high in fast-digesting carbohydrates are consistently linked to more breakouts. Foods that spike your blood glucose raise insulin, and insulin sets off a hormonal chain...
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How To Soothe An Eczema Flare-Up Fast
When your skin is in full SOS mode, all you want is relief. So here's how to soothe an eczema flare-up quickly: cool the skin, stop scratching, take a short...
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The Ultimate Guide to Targeting Puffiness and Dark Circles
Puffiness and dark circles love to show up together, usually on the mornings you'd most like them not to. But they're two different skin concerns. Puffiness is swelling, typically from...
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Can Salicylic Acid Help Ingrown Hairs?
Yes, salicylic acid can help with ingrown hairs, but it works more as a preventative exfoliant, not a treatment. Here's what it does: salicylic acid loosens the dead surface cells...