Acne Treatment, Anti-Aging Strategies, and Scar Management

Treatment for common skin concerns ranges from acne and pigmentation correction to structural skin firming and keloid scar management.

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Cortisone Cream as a Moisturizer for the Face

Cortisone cream relieves itch and inflammation attributed to skin rashes. Also called hydrocortisone, these types of products are not intended as skin moisturizers. Depending on the severity of your skin condition, your doctor may prescribe a stronger version than found in drugstores.

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What Causes Oily Hair & Skin?

What most people refer to as oil on skin is actually sebum, a naturally-produced oil from the sebaceous glands that helps keep your hair and skin properly hydrated. Located beneath the hair shaft, these glands are all over your body, including the scalp.

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Can Hand Lotion Expire?

Hand lotions are designed to keep your skin healthy and soft. Like all cosmetics, they have individual shelf lives. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration doesn’t require companies to list expiration dates, but this doesn’t mean your hand lotion will last forever.

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The Best Firming Lotion for the Tummy

Cellulite and loose skin on the tummy are common concerns for women. Whether the problems are attributed to aging skin, post-baby belly or sagginess from recent weight loss, you may be looking for an easy way to firm your stomach.

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How to Get the Best Results Using Proactiv

Proactiv is a three-step system specifically designed for people with acne-prone skin. Unlike other acne products on the market, Proactiv is designed for both teenagers and adults. The official Proactiv website states that the system clears up your acne and helps prevent the future development of acne.

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Active Ingredients in Skin Care

In skin care products, active ingredients are responsible for delivering proposed benefits. Active ingredients are in all types of skin care products -- even in natural versions. Strengths vary based on whether you’re using over-the-counter or prescription products.

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How to Take Care of Oily Skin in the Winter

Winter can be a welcome change for oily skin. With a decrease in humidity when the weather cools, you may spend less time blotting your face and powdering your nose. However, this doesn’t mean that your sebaceous -- oil -- glands will stop producing excess oil.

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Allergies Causing Acne

Acne is a type of skin condition that consists of blackheads, white heads, pimples and blemishes. According to the Mayo Clinic, acne is caused by pore blockages attributed to a combination of dead skin cells, oil and bacteria. Acne is traditionally caused by hormones.

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