Antibiotics Aren’t the Only Answer to Cystic Acne – Here’s What Else You Can Try
Antibiotics Aren’t the Only Answer to Cystic Acne – Here’s What Else You Can Try According to the American Academy of Dermatology, cystic acne affects over 50 million Americans at some point in their lives and can often cause permanent scarring if left untreated. It’s no secret that there are plenty of skin treatments available out…
What are the Types of Acne?
The simple truth is that acne can happen to anyone. Acne is a type of skin condition that occurs on many people – women and men, especially those with oily skin. It can negatively affect the outlook of a person if it appears on the face and/or neck. In 2015, acne was estimated to have…
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Retinol vs. Retinoid – What’s the Difference?
Retinol vs. Retinoid – What’s the Difference? If you’re on the hunt for effective acne treatment, consider using vitamin A to boost your skin’s natural healing process. Vitamin A, or retinol and retinoid, has been proven to improve acne and prevent its recurrence. But how exactly does it work? What are the benefits of vitamin A…
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How to Shrink a Cystic Pimple Overnight
How to Shrink a Cystic Pimple Overnight If you have ever had to deal with the pain and discomfort of a huge, painful cystic pimple, you know just how unpleasant they can be. If the pimple isn’t affecting your appearance or your self-esteem, you might try waiting it out and see if it goes away…
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How to Get Rid of Whiteheads
How to Get Rid of Whiteheads Want to know to get rid of whiteheads? If you have them on your face, you’re like millions of other people who struggle with the occasional breakout or more chronic acne. So, whether you woke up this morning to find a new pimple on your face or are looking…
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New Normal Equals New Acne
New Normal Equals New Acne Amidst the fight against the Coronavirus, maskne or “mask acne” became a common problem too. Aside from the hassle of wearing a mask all day, what could be worse than having another popping pimple, or worse, acne in addition to the existing ones? What causes Maskne? To avoid transmitting the…
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Truly Clear is Natural, But is it Vegan?
Truly Clear contains a component called sericin. Also known as silk amino acids or silk proteins, they are obtained by the hydrolysis of silk – a natural protein fiber. The thread obtained from the silk cocoon woven by the silkworm in the production of silk fibers. Silk proteins are considered by most vegans as animal byproducts and therefore not vegan.
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Does the coconut oil in Truly Clear Cause Acne?
When skincare enthusiasts hear the words coconut oil used in the same sentence as acne treatment the result is usually confusion. Coconut oil is generally considered to be a comedogenic (causes acne) ingredient. Truly Clear’s base is made with sodium cocoate which is not the same as coconut oil, MCT or other coconut based oils.
READ MOREWhat Causes Acne? Could it be your diet?
No one factor causes acne. Acne happens when oil (sebaceous) glands are activated at puberty, stimulated by male hormones from the adrenal glands in both boys and girls. Oil is a natural substance which lubricates and protects the skin. Under certain circumstances, cells that are close to the surface block the openings of sebaceous glands and cause a buildup of oil underneath. This oil stimulates bacteria, which live in everyone’s skin and generally cause no problems, to multiply and cause surrounding tissues to become inflamed.
READ MOREDIY DETOX CBD CLAY MASK RECIPE
Prep time: 10 minutes This recipe is shared courtesy of our friends at MCBDShop.com Tighten and detox your face with this luxe DIY CBD bentonite clay and Moroccan red clay face mask. Clay masks have been a staple in beauty products since before they were called beauty products. Clay masks are rich in natural minerals…
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