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Conquering Acne with the Right Skincare Routine
A gentle, realistic routine for acne-prone skin: what each step does, how to pace new products, what to avoid, and when it is time to see a professional.
Concerns and Health
Acne and Breakouts
Breakouts, blackheads and gentle care.
Acne Treatment: Separating Fact from Fiction
Common acne myths, from dirty skin and toothpaste to sun, chocolate and popping pimples, with a plain look at what is better understood.
Drying Out Acne: Understanding the Role of Moisturizers
Why acne-prone skin still needs moisturizer, how drying treatments affect the skin, and which lightweight textures tend to suit breakout-prone skin.
How to Deal with Skin Breakouts During Menopause
Why breakouts can appear or return around perimenopause and menopause, gentle care that suits changing skin, and why talking to a clinician is worthwhile.
How to Get Rid of Blackheads: Tips and Tricks
What blackheads really are, why they form, which gentle habits can help keep pores clearer, and why squeezing and strips often do more harm than good.
Picking Pimples and Scarring
Why picking at pimples can lead to dark marks, textured scars and longer healing, plus gentler alternatives and ways to manage the urge to pick.
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