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When you think of acne treatments, azelaic may not be the first one that springs to mind. However, it should be. Whether used as a cream, gel, or cleanser, this trending skincare ingredient can significantly reduce bacteria and treat redness resulting from various skin conditions. The ingredient is a firm favorite of dermatologists for its gentleness and versatility, and it’s time for you to get involved and reap the benefits. Keep...

Every skin care product has certain goals that it works toward – hydrating, fighting aging, controlling acne, and so on. That’s great if you only have one aspect of your skin you’re trying to work on, but what if you want to enhance and revitalize your skin in multiple ways? Do you just endlessly stack one product on top of another?Instead of having a 10-step skin care routine, opt for products that multi-task for you. If you’re someone who wants...

Whether you’ve already stopped taking birth control, otherwise known as ‘the pill,’ or are considering doing so, you’ll want to work with your healthcare provider to ensure this is the best choice. You’ll need to make sure you’re well aware of any potential side effects. Unfortunately, some of these potential side effects may affect your skin. Have you ever heard of ‘post-pill acne’? The pill is kno...

The dreaded blemish that appears right at the worst time: we’ve all been there. You wake up the morning before a special event, photo shoot, or job interview, or just a day when you have plans that involve looking cute, and you discover that evil incarnate has taken up residence on your face. What do you do? The web is full of supposed hacks and DIY miracle pimple removers, but some of them only make the problem worse. So let’s settle...

When you’re a teenager, acne is awful because, well, other teens can be mean so acne often comes with teasing and embarrassment. When you have acne as an adult, chances are that people won’t be outright insulting you anymore, but you still feel embarrassed because adult acne is so rare compared to teenage acne. If you have questions about adult acne, this is the place to go…or at least, this is the place to go without needing to make an...