If you’re one of the 50 million people in the U.S. with acne,1 you may feel self-conscious in this appearance-obsessed world. Sure, in the summer heat, you almost expect pimples to pop up in the layers of sweat and sunscreen. But breakouts in the dead…
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It’s cold, dry, and windy in a winter wonderland. Snow bunnies and hibernators alike usually respond in the same way: crank up the heat inside, and get warm in hot showers or in front of a cozy fire. Unfortunately, this combination can damage the skin…
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Eczema is a sad reality for over 30 million Americans.1 The condition causes a person’s skin to become red, itchy, and inflamed, often leading to discomfort and even pain. It’s caused by a genetic issue that affects the skin’s ability to hold moisture, leaving it…
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Itchy, red, dry or uncomfortable skin? Rashes and other skin conditions can affect your self-esteem and cause discomfort. “Your rash is an area of inflammation that was caused by touching a troubling substance—called contact dermatitis—or could be a sign of a larger medical problem,” according…
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Most of us are happy to move past the teenage years of acne, angst and awkwardness. But for many, this “teenage problem” never goes away and continues into their adult lives. Nodules or cysts, blackheads or whiteheads—no matter their color, acne can be embarrassing. Acne…
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In today’s health and beauty products market, you can’t really use the price tag to determine what’s effective or not. And since you know your body better than anyone else does, why not make your cleansing and conditioning products at home, using ingredients in the…
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Remember the angst of acne in our teens? Most of us got over it in our college years. Now we’re in our 30s and 40s and here it comes again — what’s that all about! Did you know that acne is the most common skin…
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Dry skin can bug almost anyone during the winter. Of course, the best way to manage dry skin is not to get it in the first place (avoid harsh chemicals and hot showers, wear gloves when you wash dishes — you know the drill). But…