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As you age, hormones can continue to play a big role in breakouts
Some remedies might help banish breakouts, but others are best avoided
Day creams should protect your skin, night creams should soothe and repair it
Birth control pills with estrogen are best for fighting hormonal acne
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Hormone fluctuations impact oil and sebum production, creating painful, tender pimples
Look for a formula with either benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid
Using salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide can help clear up breakouts near your lips
Do a test area first to see how your skin reacts
This oil has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, but some find it irritates their skin
Benzoyl peroxide spot treatments are the gold standard, but they’re not the only game in town
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