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Acne Be Gone: Proven Treatments for Clear Skin

Kim Gallo Esthetics

Acne is primarily caused by sebum - an oily substance produced by the sebaceous glands. At times, these glands can produce excess sebum, clogging pores and trapping bacteria and dead skin cells, leading to acne. They can often leave scars if not treated properly. They can be beneficial in treating acne and reducing scarring.

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

Kim Gallo Esthetics

Instead, opt for lightweight and non-comedogenic moisturizers that won't clog pores and can help balance sebum production. Chemical peels can also improve fine lines and wrinkles, acne scars, and hyperpigmentation. It can also help reduce fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars, and hyperpigmentation.

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The Skincare Mixology Guide: Which Ingredients Should (and Shouldn't) Be Combined

Kim Gallo Esthetics

AHAs work by dissolving the bonds that hold dead skin cells together, while BHAs penetrate deeper into the pores to remove sebum and other impurities. Read more: A Guide To Treating And Preventing Acne Scars The Right Way While benzoyl peroxide is generally considered safe, it can be irritating to the skin.

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Pore Strips, Glue And Other Skin Trends To Avoid

Eminence Organics

According to Healthline , at-home pore vacuums can cause bruising, discoloration and scarring, especially when used by someone not trained in esthetics. It can also manage the overproduction of sebum, which is responsible for enlarging pores. One of which, linoleic acid , is an omega-6 fatty acid that helps with excess sebum.

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How To Layer Your Skincare For Best Results

The Organic Esthetician

It reduces inflammation, it balances sebum, and it neutralizes bacterial overgrowth. Use it as a spot treatment for breakouts and redness or, for oilier skin types, use it all over your face to balance sebum. Serum Absolute V15 Meet the anti-aging serum everyone should be using. V15 is not your average vitamin C.

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Azelaic Acid 101: My Personal Skin Care Experiment

Eminence Organics

Used in diminishing the look of fine lines and wrinkles , increasing skin thickness, improving the look of scarring and evening out skin tone, they are versatile and effective. Some people use azelaic to treat acne scarring in addition to active outbreaks since it encourages cell turnover and can reduce the appearance of texture on the skin.

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Combination Therapy of LED Light and Chromophore Gel Successfully Treats Acne

Dermatology Times

Patients saw improvement in hydration, sebum, erythema, and scarring after just 3 treatment sessions.

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