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You get a zit and the first thought is: cover it with makeup. But what if your makeup is actually making your skin worse? It’s very possible, especially if you’re not using a non-comedogenic variety. Aside from ditching your favorite shades, what can you do to avoid...

A stroll down any cosmetics aisle will show that facial masks for treating acne have moved from the luxury spas into the home. And why not? After all, nothing says “pampered” like a soothing face mask. Turn on some relaxing music, light some candles, apply a mask, and...

The words organic, fresh and natural immediately make a product sound healthier. But does the same hold true for facial cleansers? Maybe not. “A lot of the money that goes into expensive products is devoted to fancy packaging, not research and development,” says Dr....

Exfoliators can be really effective at removing dead skin cells on the skin’s surface. But certain exfoliating products can also dry out your skin if you don’t use them properly. Luckily, there’s a way to get the positive skin results of exfoliation without the harsh...