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Article clears up some of the known acne myths as well as answers some important questions about the cause of acne.
Filed In: Bath and Beauty | Skin Care | Acne
There are literally hundreds of various treatments available to reduce acne. There is everything from all natural herbal remedies, to powerful chemical pharmaceuticals such as Accutane.
However, the most commonly used acne treatments in the United States are over the counter acne medications. They are generally inexpensive when compared to prescription medications, and some work very well.
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As you probably know, sunless tanning lotion has been around for years. Back when these lotions were young sunless tanners were limited to just a products offering very little color variety. Depending on skin type, these sunless lotions either provided decent results or you were left with horrible looking skin color, streaks, and blotching.
Filed In: Bath and Beauty | Skin Care | Tanning and Sun Care
Summer is the time of year people like to be tan. Some will spend hours baking in the sun to achieve that bronzed look, others will go to tanning salons; but both methods can be harmful to your health.
According to the American Academy of Dermatology, 90 percent of the 1 million plus new cases of skin cancer diagnosed this year will be traced to ultraviolet light (UV) exposure; and cancer isn't the only illness people who spend a lot of time in the sun or on tanning beds can get. Overexposure to harmful UV rays can also cause cataracts, immune system changes, wrinkles, and premature aging of the skin.
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There are a plethora of acne medications currently on the market. Some of these are prescription medications, such as accutane. Others are over the counter chemical compounds, such as benzoyl peroxide. There are even herbal based acne medications, such as tea tree oil. However, many of them are not as effective as advertised.
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Posted by: Brandy
Okay I get you should not bask in the sun for hours every day but I like having a little tan. Isn't there a happy medium where you can look healthy with some natural color but not risk skin cancer?
Filed In: Bath and Beauty | Skin Care | Tanning and Sun Care
Posted by: Greta
If your skin is both dry and oily how often should you wash your face? I don't wear make up so that doesn't matter. I hate it when my face gets oily but then I seem to dry out around my cheeks when I wash it too often. Any ideas?
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