Tag: acne treatment

Person touching acne on face while looking in handheld mirror
January 30, 2024/Skin Care & Beauty

Home Remedies for Acne: Do They Work?

Some remedies might help banish breakouts, but others are best avoided

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August 9, 2023/Women's Health

Birth Control Methods That Clear Up Acne: What To Look For and How It Works

Birth control pills with estrogen are best for fighting hormonal acne

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June 28, 2023/Skin Care & Beauty

What Is Your Skin’s pH and Why Does It Matter?

When your skin is too acidic or too alkaline, you could experience acne, dryness and flakiness

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June 14, 2023/Skin Care & Beauty

Best Face Forward: How To Choose an Acne Face Wash

Look for a formula with either benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid

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May 15, 2023/Skin Care & Beauty

Could Tea Tree Oil Be the Acne-Fighting Ingredient of Your Dreams?

This oil has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, but some find it irritates their skin

Applying coconut oil to feet to moisturize.
December 28, 2022/Skin Care & Beauty

Should You Use Coconut Oil on Your Skin?

Yes, you can use coconut oil on your body, but not necessarily all over

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December 27, 2022/Skin Care & Beauty

How Spironolactone Helps Hormonal Acne

This medication helps reduce androgen hormones, which produce oil-clogging sebum

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December 21, 2022/Skin Care & Beauty

Why You Should Never Put Toothpaste on a Pimple

It can actually make your blemish worse, not better

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October 30, 2022/Skin Care & Beauty

What It Means When Acne Is on Certain Areas of Your Face

The location of your acne can tell you a lot about what’s causing it and how to treat it

Person touching back with acne.
August 29, 2022/Skin Care & Beauty

Does Working Out Help Acne? What Experts Say

Keeping your skin healthy post workout is key

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