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The Truth About 'Clean Beauty': What It Really Means for Your Skin

Enlightened Beauty

Some natural ingredients can be irritating (hello, essential oils!), By ditching potentially harmful ingredients, you're giving your skin a break from unnecessary irritants. For acne-prone skin that's already sensitive and inflamed, this can mean less irritation and potentially fewer breakouts. First up, your skin.

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Managing Acne Pre and Post Cosmetic Surgery

First Derm

This may include gentle cleansing to keep incision sites clean, applying prescribed topical treatments or ointments to promote healing, and avoiding excessive sun exposure or harsh skincare products that could irritate the skin. Consider incorporating soothing moisturizers, non-comedogenic cleansers, and hydrating serums into your routine.

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

Kim Gallo Esthetics

The rise of transparency in ingredients, cruelty-free products, and sustainable packaging reflect not just our wish to appear youthful but our desire to live conscientiously. Recognizing skincare as a journey, not a race, is crucial for maintaining sustainable and lifelong skin health. Myth #2: Natural products are always better.

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Gaming Industry and Its Effect on Skincare Routines

American Esthetician Organization

The constant friction between our skin and the gaming headset or headphones can also irritate the skin, leading to redness and discomfort. Additionally, stress can compromise our skin’s natural barrier function, making it more susceptible to environmental aggressors and irritants.

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

The Beauty Brains

The second is the result of follicular irritation and that takes weeks to occur. About the best you can do is buy products that are labeled as “non-comedogenic.” According to Fisher’s Contact Dermatitis, acne can result from topical application of cosmetic products via two mechanisms. We’re talking about the rabbit ear assay.