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Acne Face Masks

Stress, shifting hormone levels, certain medications and even air travel can all cause acne flareups — whether you are 15 years old or 40 years old. Any one of those factors can leave you with a major case of acne. While long-term treatment with gentle cleanser and salicylic acid spot treatment works fine, an acne mask can help speed your breakout on its way a little faster.

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Good Personal Hygiene Habits for Preteens

As your child enters her preteen years, a brand new flood of hormones cause physical changes, as well as a whole new set of problems — body odor, oily hair and acne, to name a few. Good personal hygiene is essential for the tween who’s socially engaged and self-assured. Personal hygiene isn’t simply about cleanliness or physical attractiveness; the tween who makes it a habit to bathe every day and use antiperspirant shows consideration for others who share the same space.

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How to Deal With Teenage Acne

During the teenage years, acne may seem like a part of life. Hormonal changes that occur during puberty cause the body to produce too much sebum, or oil. The extra sebum, along with dead skin cells, clogs pores, creating a great spot for bacteria to thrive. The bacteria forms into cysts, which can rupture to form pimples or papules. Some teenagers seem to get off easy and only suffer the occasional pimple, while others may have acne all over their faces, necks and backs. Acne usually goes away with the proper care and treatment.

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Dry Skin Care Tips

The constant discomfort and aesthetically unpleasing appearance of dry skin is never welcome. While some lucky women experience little to no problem with dry skin, others must deal with this malady on a nearly daily basis. If you are prone to the development of dried-out, flaky skin, there is no need to despair. With some simple modifications to your routine, you may be able to add some moisture back into your parched pores.

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Pore Extraction

So you’ve finally gotten around to doing something nice for yourself for a change and are getting a facial. You are ready to relax and be pampered, knowing that your skin will look more fresh when you’re through. You arrive at the spa and are perhaps in a candlelit room with soft music playing in the background. What could be more relaxing? That is, until the esthetician starts in on your pores. Ouch!