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Most of us have, at some point, suffered from acne and blemishes in our lifetime. In fact, acne affects between a whopping 40 to 50 million people in the United States. Acne always seems to rear its ugly head at the most inconvenient of times, too. Whether you notice a couple of unsightly pimples before a big date or you experience a breakout just before a summer vacation, acne always seems to have the most unfair timing....

Our skin goes through a lot. Not only is it the largest organ in the body, but your skin also protects you against germs, repels water, and covers your organs, nerves, and blood vessels.That why it’s essential to look after your skin, and not just for aesthetic reasons. If you’re concerned about something related to your skin, it may be worth visiting a dermatologist.Here are some of the top conditions a dermatologist can help you with. And...

November is here in full force, folks! That means sweater weather and Thanksgiving prep, of course, but at Skin Elite, it also means that it’s Oil-Free Skin Care Month. Chances are that you’ve seen the “oil-free” label tossed around often, and it was probably #1 on your priority list when you were a teen because, well, acne. But should you still be using oil-free products today? In most cases, yes, probably. Oil-free products...

When choosing a face wash, do you go for a gel consistency? Or maybe a creamy formula? How about a foaming solution? In our skincare routines, cleansing the skin is typically the first and most essential step, no matter your needs and concerns. While cleansing the skin itself is pretty easy, choosing a cleanser or face wash can get a bit complicated as there are so many options. Remember – all the best cleansers will be gentle on your skin...

Browsing the skin care aisle at your local drugstore or browsing a skin care site can feel like a flashback to vocabulary lessons in school, with all the complex words coming at you from every direction. If you don’t know what all those skin care terms mean, it just feels like an indistinguishable mess and seems like every product is no different than any other.Let me give you a hand with that! Let’s take a look at one term you’re probably...