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Ask A Dermatologist: Is Adult Acne on the Rise?

West Lake Dermatology

These factors range from psychological stress to the use of specific cosmetic products, dietary habits, and underlying health conditions. Stress triggers the production of androgens and cortisol — hormones that stimulate the sebaceous glands to produce more oil — leading to clogged pores and breakouts. What Causes Adult Acne?

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The Amazing Benefits Of Microblading: Achieving Perfect Brows

American Esthetician Organization

You can bid farewell to the daily ritual of trying to perfect your brows with cosmetic products, drastically reducing your morning get-ready routine. Time and Money Savings Microblading presents a savvy blend of time management and financial efficiency.

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10 Best Cosmeceutical Ingredients of 2024

Aesthetics Advisor

A cosmeceutical is essentially a skincare product that contains a biologically active compound that is thought to have pharmaceutical effects on the skin. Both pharmaceutical and cosmeceutical grade skin care products actively effect skin at a cellular level, whereas cosmetic products have a shorter-term effect.

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Benefits Of Using Alpha Arbutin Products | How Alpha Arbutin Works

Cosmetify

It can be combined with actives of similar working or characteristics of brightening to boost efficacy.

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9 Best Vitamin C Serums for Brighter Skin 2024

Aesthetics Advisor

Multi functional serum - Clear up irritation, scar, prevent breakouts and minimize pore, fade brown spots , protect the skin from pigmentation from occurring. See why thousands of real customers rave about how OZ Naturals has helped them achieve a brighter complexion, smaller pores, reduced fine lines and acne scars, and overall ageless skin.

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The Return of the Beauty Brains – Episode 166

The Beauty Brains

The article goes on to parrot the other standard, misleading talking points of the EWG…the idea that cosmetic products are not safety tested…they are. The idea that products with a low EWG rating are more safe than ones with a higher rating…they aren’t. Maybe we’ll do that some time.

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Is store brand mouthwash as good as name brands? Episode 153

The Beauty Brains

That’s a potential problem in this case because it is known that excessive inhalation of aluminum dust can cause scarring of the lungs. Beware contaminated cosmetics Link There’s one thing that bugs me about cosmetic manufacturer more than anything else. No, it’s companies that sell contaminated cosmetic products.