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Managing Stressed Skin

Associated Skin Care Professionals

Blog Posts Stress has a wide range of clinical impacts on the skin including acne, inflammation, impaired skin barrier, hyperpigmentation, and suppressed immunity and wound healing. This oil-water imbalance can alter the skin’s pH and results in various clinical impacts on the skin. What is Stress?

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How to Get Rid of Textured Skin - The Ultimate Guide

Starpil Wax

This indicates an ample balance of hydration, sebum, collagen, and elastin (the building blocks of healthy skin). Some skin texture issues stem from genetics, medications, hormonal changes, or allergies, while others are caused directly by an imbalanced lifestyle, diet, a lack of stress management, sleep, or skincare.

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20+ Years in the Skincare Industry: Advice From an Esthetician

Kim Gallo Esthetics

From futuristic at-home devices to clinics equipped with state-of-the-art machinery, technology has placed the tools for radiant skin in the hands of the many. Instead, opt for lightweight and non-comedogenic moisturizers that won't clog pores and can help balance sebum production. Myth #2: Natural products are always better.

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Dry skin – a Dermatologist’s tips by Dr Dray

First Derm

Sebum Reduction : Reduced sebum production, particularly in older adults or due to certain medical conditions, can lead to a lack of natural oils that help keep the skin moisturized. Lifestyle Habits : Smoking, poor diet, and insufficient water intake can contribute to skin dehydration. Int J Dermatol. 2005;44(2):151-157.

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From Hair Health to Skin Health: Nutrafol Takes On Female Acne With New Launch

The Dermatology Digest

“From the clinical trials, it is well tolerated and can be used alone or in combination with other therapies. Natural immune responses can increase sebum production and cell turnover, resulting in an accumulation of dead skin cells. Diet can influence oil production and microbiome health.

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College Acne: Why Am I Breaking Out?

US Dermatologt Partners

Common Causes of Adult Acne in College Students At the most basic level, acne is caused by excess sebum (natural oil) production paired with dead skin cells that don’t shed rapidly enough, but there are other factors that play into whether a person will struggle with acne or just have a few blemishes.

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Food and Your Skin – The Complete Guide

First Derm

A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that individuals who consume foods rich in vitamin C have fewer wrinkles and age-related dry skin than those who don’t. Increase your vitamin A intake by adding carrots, oranges, cantaloupe, sweet potato, kale and/or squash to your diet.