Category: Skincare

On the list of most annoying spots acne can appear, the shoulders are right up there next to the back and chest. On the bright side, acne in this hard-to-reach area is not impossible to deal with. Shoulder acne can be addressed similarly to how one would approach facial acne. The key is to start a targeted routine at the first sign of shoulder acne. Ahead, we gathered expert tips on how to stop breakouts and get rid of shoulder acne, once and for all. WHAT CAUSES SHOULDER ACNE? Shoulder breakouts, while still a form of…

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On the quest to find the perfect sunscreen for dark skin tones, the requirements tend to be largely similar as those for lighter skin tones. It must help protect the skin but a little added glow doesn’t hurt, and if it’s moisturizing, even better. It also can’t leave the dreaded white cast, which can be a tall order. Most “clear” or “invisible” sunscreens are of the chemical variety, so if you opt for a mineral sunscreen you sometimes have to choose between showing off your commitment to physical SPF by…

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On the list of beauty tasks I perform on a regular basis, shaving weighs in as one of my least favorites. When it comes to spending a little extra time on my hair with a deep conditioner, kicking my feet up for 20 minutes to use a sheet mask or even taking the time to apply and dry self-tanning products, I’m more than willing, but shaving is always a chore. Thanks to Nair, I was given a new hybrid product, a Nair Leg Mask, that’s part hair remover, part skin-care product, and I…

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No matter how many times you wash, scrub, or begrudgingly pop (eek!) that blackhead, which has so sweetly claimed real estate across your nose, it’ll resurface weeks (maybe even days) later, as it if were an extra in The Walking Dead. What gives? Turns out, that zombie blemish isn’t as uncommon as you’d think. “It is an interesting and common occurrence to have a pimple or blackhead pop up in the same spot,” says Ava Shamban, a Los Angeles-based dermatologist. As for the cause of said alive-again blemish, well, experts aren’t really sure — but they…

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Vitamin C serums are legendary for a reason: They really work. Uneven skin tone, rough texture, fine lines, acne scars, general dullness — you can name just about any common complexion concern and there’s a good chance that vitamin C (and the skin-care products it’s featured in) is a recommended treatment. How does the ingredient work on the skin, though? Are the brighter, smoother results thanks to the same potent antioxidant found in the orange juice you drink when you have a cold? Given that interest about the ingredient is seemingly at an all-time…

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