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Moisturizer vs Lotion: What’s the Difference & Which Should You Use?

Do you know what’s in your moisturizers? What are you really putting on your skin? It’s easy to grab a product that boasts the ability to leave your skin feeling hydrated and refreshed, but knowing the specifics about lotion and cream could make the difference in the health of your skin. Types of Moisturizers “Moisturizer” is just a broad term. It’s something you put on your skin to increase comfort and lubrication. As we face the choice...

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What Is Seborrhea? Causes, Symptoms, and How to Treat It

Does your skin change with the seasons? As the weather changes, our skin often experiences some irritations as it tries to adjust. We produce more oil, react differently to products, and often see flare-ups of conditions we’ve had before. So, if you’re noticing some red, itchy patches of skin this time of year (that you maybe noticed in the spring too), you could be dealing with seborrhea. What is Seborrhea? Seborrhea comes from a yeast tha...

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How Do I Shrink My Large Pores?

Ever seen someone with remarkably flawless skin? It’s almost as if their face is made of porcelain rather than the normal porous skin that covers the rest of us. Usually, either these people are pros at applying make-up , or they just have smaller pores. Once you know how to make your pores smaller, a smooth, flawless face isn’t as unattainable as you think. So we all have pores, but why? And why do some pores show up so noticeably? Pores are the w...

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What Causes Warts in Different Parts of the Body?

Back in the age of fairy tales, people blamed warts on frogs and witches. After all, both frogs and witches have warts, so wouldn’t they spread them to anyone they touched? Turns out the logic of fairy tales wasn’t too far off. Warts are simple: people get them from touching other people with warts. These non-cancerous skin growths appear when a virus infects the top layer of skin. And although they aren’t dangerous, they are contagious. If you g...

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8 Myths About Face Skin Care You Need to Stop Believing

It’s hard to make a change. But how long have you been following skin care advice based on myths? The more you learn about face skin care, the more you’ll see it’s time to change a few things. Maybe you’ve been stressing out about how food makes your face break out. Or perhaps you’ve been spending too much on products that aren’t worth the money. Check out these skin care myths to see if you’ve bought into them. Top Skin Care Myths 1. Exp...

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Why Are Some Pimples So Painful? (And How to Stop the Pain!)

Few skin problems are more maddening than a painful pimple. You feel it under your skin, you itch to pop it, and it seems to enter the room before you do. Even under a heavy layer of makeup, it feels like there’s no hiding it. So how should you deal with those protruding nuisances? Step one, don’t do what you’re most likely to try. Don’t Try To Pop It! Did you know you can scar from popping a pimple? Plus, you’re not doing anything to help ...

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How to Wash Your Face Properly According to a Dermatologist

The way you wash your face (and the products you choose) isn’t hard, but you need to be intentional. So why are you washing your face? Once you have your answer, choose the right products and follow a routine that gets the job done. If You’re Washing to Remove Makeup Use a waterless cleanser such as a Cetaphil or Cerave cleanser. These can be used without water as they dissolve makeup from the face and eyes. After you use it, rinse your face with...

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Skin Looking Tired? Try These Skincare Essentials to Make Your Skin Glow

Remember when your skin had a glow? Back in the day, your natural look included a vibrant complexion with a shine that kept you looking young. Now, you’re feeling a little dull. Why Did You Lose Your Glow? As you age, skin damage catches up with you. Maybe back in your 20s-30s you were out in the sun a lot, not thinking as much about the effects of tanning. Now, years later, your skin has lost its shine and can even appear dusty. You want that cream...

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Living With Melasma: Treatments & Triggers

Dealing with melasma is tough. This hormone-related pigmentation on your forehead, cheeks, and chin is cosmetically frustrating, and stays the course. These areas don’t get blotchy as they darken, but they look different than the rest of your skin tone. Plus, they’re hard to cover up with makeup and can be distracting. The Trigger Typically, women notice the onset of melasma with a change in hormones. Birth control, pregnancy, or hormone treatment...

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Teen Acne Treatments: How To Get Rid of Frustrating Breakouts

Acne can make a student’s life miserable. Not only do they hate the red bumps that pop up faster than they can count, but they face the world thinking that others can’t see beyond their pimples. With acne comes the issues of bullying and poor self-esteem. Most of the students we treat for acne have a negative outlook on life. Why? They’re constantly worried about how noticeable their acne is to others and feel judged because of it. In a stage th...

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