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Ask A Dermatologist: Is Adult Acne on the Rise?

West Lake Dermatology

A study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology found that 45% of women aged 21-30, 26% of women aged 31-40, and 12% of women aged 41-50 had clinical acne. These factors range from psychological stress to the use of specific cosmetic products, dietary habits, and underlying health conditions.

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Retinol Serum: Is It Safe for Kids and Teens?

First Derm

Moisturizers : Choose non-comedogenic moisturizers that provide hydration without clogging pores. Retinoids in the treatment of skin aging: an overview of clinical efficacy and safety. Clinical Interventions in Aging. doi: [link] Retinol: Safety Considerations for its Use in Cosmetic Products. 2006;1(4):327-348.

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How can I tell if a product will cause acne? Episode 155

The Beauty Brains

According to Fisher’s Contact Dermatitis, acne can result from topical application of cosmetic products via two mechanisms. About the best you can do is buy products that are labeled as “non-comedogenic.” Unlike an allergic reaction (where can occur in minutes or hours) the process of acne genesis takes much longer.