General Skincare Research For Healthy Skin

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Konjac Sponge Causing Breakouts? 3 Reasons Why (and What to do About it)

If you’ve recently incorporated a konjac sponge into your skincare routine, you might want to ensure that it hasn’t been causing your breakouts lately. While these cleansing aids may be a staple for many, not using them properly can, unfortunately, cause acne to form. There could be a number of reasons why these sponges could …

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Can Flaxseeds Cause Acne?

Acne sufferers struggle with finding the cause of their acne. While there are many causes of acne, some of the most common ones include inflammatory foods, hormonal changes, new medications, or an overproduction in sebum. A new addition to your diet can cause changes in the way your body works, including changes in metabolism, oil …

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Maracuja Oil Vs Argan Oil For Skin

With the plethora of oils in the skincare market, it can get overwhelming to choose the correct one for your skin type. When it comes to maracuja oil and argan oil, they both provide astounding benefits for the skin. However, there are benefits that stand out for both oils that can help you to make …

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A Skincare Comparison Tool – Use Excel To Find Your Acne Culprit

Find the cause of your acne quickly. Be informed about your skincare ingredient today by using this skincare comparison tool. BUY NOW to put you on track to solving your chronic acne. How Do You Find The Source of Your Acne? Acne can be caused by a variety of both internal and external factors. It can be difficult …

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What Is The Difference Between CeraVe AM and PM?

With the vast amount of skincare products on the market today, it can be difficult to decide which one is worth buying and what the differences are. CeraVe, an incredible skincare company focused on soothing the skin, carries both AM and PM moisturizers. The difference between CeraVe AM and PM mostly lies in the addition …

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The Dangers of Using Benzoyl Peroxide and Salicylic Acid Together

If you’re like most people, you’ve probably heard that benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid are great for treating acne. And while it’s true that both of these ingredients can be effective in getting rid of breakouts, using them together can be detrimental to your skin barrier.  Benzoyl Peroxide Benzoyl peroxide is a powerful acne-fighting ingredient …

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Silicone Sheets For Post-Inflammatory Erythema

Post-inflammatory erythema is a relatively new term coined in dermatology. It describes the leftover red spots from inflammatory acne or other inflammatory skin conditions. It is caused by blood pooling underneath the surface of the skin. The redness from the inflammation forms a red spot on the surface of the skin. This can take a …

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CeraVe Healing Ointment Vs. Vaseline For Slugging

Slugging should be part of everyone’s skin care routine. It has a multitude of benefits including hydrated skin, reduction of inflammation and irritation, and improved skin health. Often, people use occlusives (wax-like, heavy ingredients) to slug with. The most popular occlusive is Vaseline, in which I explained exactly how Vaseline can improve post-inflammatory erythema. Another …

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Do Retinoids Help With Post-Inflammatory Erythema?

Do Retinoids Help With Post-Inflammatory Erythema? Retinoids are a staple treatment in skincare for a multitude of issues. They are prescribed for acne, pigmentation, and aging. They have a lot of data behind them to support their use in skin care. Since post-inflammatory erythema has little to do with pigmentation of the skin, and more …

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