Over the Counter

Choosing Makeup That Won’t Clog Pores
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...
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What’s Going On Behind All Those Acne Masks?
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...
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Are Organic Cleansers Better Or Worse For Your Skin? Why Expensive Products Aren’t Always Worth The Money
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....
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Does Exfoliating Dry Out The Skin? Not If You Do It The Right Way!
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...
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Why Salicylic Acid Is Your New Best Friend
No, salicylic acid is not as scary as it may sound. Instead, it’s an ingredient that can help clear up your skin. Read on to find out why salicylic acid may actually turn out to be your new best friend. What Is Salicylic Acid? Salicylic acid, also known as Betahydroxy...
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How To Know The Right Skincare Regimen For You
Once you find out which skincare regimen works for your particular skin type and acne condition, remember to stick with it. There is a common myth that ‘spot treatment’ – treating acne only where it flares-up and when it flares-up – is the best solution. The reality...
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Ingredient Spotlight: Benzoyl Peroxide
For many, just hearing the words “benzoyl peroxide” is enough to conjure up images of dry, flaky irritated skin. And although it’s an acne treatment that does come with some side effects, you’d be hard pressed to find a more effective and well-researched ingredient on...
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The Basics: 9 Things To Know About Benzoyl Peroxide
From benzoyl peroxide wash to benzoyl peroxide treatment lotion, there’s no shortage of benzoyl peroxide products available today. Given its ability to kill the bacteria that causes acne, the ingredient is an essential part of many successful acne treatment...
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One Acne Product Can’t Treat All Skin Problems … Here’s Why
Looking for one amazing product to cleanse, treat and moisturize? Or a spot treatment to do it all? You could be looking for a long time. No one acne product can do it all. Do you go with the benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid? Do you need a moisturizer or is your...
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Benzoyl Peroxide vs. Salicylic Acid: Which Is Better And How Are The Common Acne Ingredients Different?
You know that benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid are the top guns in the over-the-counter war on acne. But do you know how they work and which one is right for you? The number of products that promise to remove oil build-up, unclog pores and end breakouts can boggle...
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