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In recent years, research has proven that having “good bacteria” in our digestive systems has far-reaching benefits for our health (thus, the probiotic supplement fad was born). But a new study published in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology says that having the right bacteria on our skin could have huge benefits, too; especially for anyone who suffers blemishes, pimples, breakouts or acne. More
This just in: Diet and acne are connected (at least for today), and it’s bagels, not french fries, that are giving you zits. Apparently scientists are now convinced that foods high in empty carbs (think bread, candy, soda–anything sugary) are connected to breakouts, because of a hormonal reaction that occurs when your blood sugar spikes. Aaaaand, cue smug reactions from paleo diet fans. More
It’s a little reassuring to know even those who are widely-recognized as “effortlessly beautiful,” such as the ever-sweet–not to mention super hot–Emma Stone, have to go a the extra mile for their beauty routines just like the rest of us have on occasian. More
During a recent trip to the East Coast, I had to deal with one of the most inconvenient facets of modern air travel: Liquid restrictions in carry-on bags. As a wearer of contact lenses, I need to have some liquids, no matter what–but I really try to give the TSA minimal reason to tear through my cosmetic bag. Luckily, my skin care regimen, from makeup removal to acne control to toning and basic cleansing–is contained to a single, inexpensive, awesome product. Have you discovered the joy of witch hazel yet? More
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Confession: I’ve been using the same beauty product for the last 15 years. No, it’s not a mummified jar of moisturizer or an ancient, cracking cake of blush: it’s my comedo extractor. What’s that, you say? Oh, just a tiny little metal tool I use to squeeze pimples and blackheads out of my face. It’s the same thing an aesthetician will use on you if you ever get a facial…except I’ve gone rogue, using mine year after year in my own bathroom mirror. More
A distinct advantage of leaving your younger years behind should be ditching your drugstore’s acne section along with them. But for many of us, dotting our skin with ProActive and testing birth control formulas to clear up our skin is still a far too common habit. Adult acne results from the effect of hormones on the skin’s sebaceous glands (oil glands), which leads to plugged pores and outbreaks of lesions commonly called pimples or zits. But you can finally break free from blemishes with a better understanding of the most common causes and what you can do about them. More
Most people worry about cell phone radiation killing their brain cells; some of us worry about dirty phones are doing to our skin. Well+Good NYC has the dirt on why your dirty phone might be giving you breakouts…and how to use yours without incurring acne: More
There are no shortage of freaky, pseudo-scientific procedures and treatments women will line up for in the hopes of getting clear, healthy skin. From chemical peels to celebrity-endorsed acne treatments, we spend billions of dollars each year on stuff to fix our skin–and most of the time, they don’t work (remember Tyra Banks‘ $200 cream rage?). But healthy, pretty isn’t so much about what do to it, it’s more about what you don’t do. Curbing a few bad habits can dramatically improve your skin–and doesn’t cost anything. More
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Earlier this week, Dr. Frank Lipman cleared up some of our confusion about why dairy seems to be the next evil food group. But in the process, he raised another issue about what milk does to your skin: according to him, dairy causes acne, too. But many commenters were up in arms about the connection between milk and skin—you wanted the science, not just the anecdotal evidence. More
Treating breakouts naturally is confusing: Some say you can’t touch oily products or even foods with a ten-foot poll if you have acne; others tell you to stay away from a lot of the (dermatologist-approved) products and toxins, in favor of slathering your face with herbal extracts and oils. I’ve tried both options, and honestly: Neither worked for me. So what’s the deal, is oil-free really the only way to treat acne? More
I adore that refreshed and rosy, just-stepped out of the spa feeling I get post facial. My pores feel fresh and clean from the extractions and soft from the exfoliation and cleansing—until I wake up the next day to a face full of zits. This is my biggest complaint about my skin post facial and I sometimes wonder if it’s even worth the facial in the first place. Little did I know, however, that these breakouts could have been partly my fault for not taking care of my skin properly initially after the facial. More
It’s no secret that stress can cause pimples, but according to dermatologist and clinical psychologist Richard G. Fried, stress management should be a big part of your daily beauty routine. His research reveals a complicated cycle by which stress makes skin conditions—such as acne, rosacea or psoriasis—worse, and subsequently, the worsened skin condition causes increased stress, making it even harder to get your beauty rest. More
As someone who’s prone to breakouts, I’ve tried just about every product on the market that promised to clear my blemishes. And I’ll admit that I was put-off at first by the packaging of Juice Beauty’s Blemish Be Gone, which reminded me of a roll-on salicylic acid acne treatment that I tried once in high school and stung upon application. But no product (over-the-counter or prescribed) has ever cleared a whitehead overnight, until I tried the dual combination of Juice Beauty’s Blemish Clearing Serum and Blemish Be Gone. More
