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How to apply and layer tretinoin in a skincare routine.
How to Apply Tretinoin Cream: A Guide to Demystifying Its Use

By liz pires

Tretinoin, often known by its brand name Retin-A, is a dermatologist-favored powerhouse for combatting skin aging. But navigating its application and layering with other skincare products can be confusing. F...

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Demodex mites and rosacea on facial skin are linked and can be treated.
Demodex Mites and Rosacea: Treatment Methods and Causes

By Etela Ivkovic

Demodex mites in rosacea - it's confirmed by scientific information [5] that Demodex mites play an important role in rosacea! Anyone with rosacea knows how frustrating the condition is and how few good treat...

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5 most common mistakes washing your face
5 Most Common Mistakes to Washing Your Face

By Cynthia Bailey MD

The 5 most common mistakes to washing your face can make or break your skin care routine and sabotage your complexion. Your daily skin care starts with cleansing and cleansing correctly for your unique facia...

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best ingredients to have in facial cleanser
Best Ingredients to Look for in Acne Facial Cleansers

By Cynthia Bailey MD

What ingredients should you look for in an acne facial cleanser? This is a difficult question that so many people face. The key is to look for acne facial cleansers that contain salicylic acid, glycolic acid...

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How does stress effect your skin?
5 Ways Stress Effects Your Skin and How to Fix It

By Cynthia Bailey MD

How does stress effect your skin? Stress - the word alone can trigger a heightened response. We all have dealt with stress in our lives. Some of us even deal with it daily on a chronic level. Stress can have...

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Skin expert tips to unclog your clogged pores
How to Unclog Your Clogged Pores

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Get my dermatologist's tips for how to unclog your clogged pores and blackheads to have fresh, clean-looking skin! Sometimes the "dark stuff" you see in your pores is a collection of what pores naturally sec...

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how to get rid of blackheads
How to Get Rid of Blackheads - A Dermatologist Explains

By Cynthia Bailey MD

How to get rid of blackheads is a question that spans your lifetime after adolescence. You never entirely outgrow the ability to make blackheads and unless you specifically treat them with your skin care rou...

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makeup tips for acne-prone skin
Best Makeup Tips for Acne-Prone Skin

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Makeup tips for acne-prone skin using professional artistic tricks give you the best results when unwanted blemishes need to be concealed. It's important to hide both uneven skin color and texture issues ass...

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witch hazel benefits for skin care
5 Reasons to Use Witch Hazel in Your Skin Care Regime

By Cynthia Bailey MD

Witch hazel skin benefits are impressive, even to a dermatologist. I recommend that you consider adding Hamamelis virginiana, better known as witch hazel, to your skin care routine.  Witch hazel has a number...

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does prescription skin care really work better
Does Prescription Skin Care Really Work Better?

By Cynthia Bailey MD

When you build your complete skin care routine, there are so many considerations to take into account. Do you have easy access to a dermatologist for prescription skin care? What is your budget? Prescription prices have soared out of reach for many, even with health insurance.

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do carbs cause acne
Why Carbs In Your Diet Can Give You Acne

By Cynthia Bailey MD

You have probably heard about it, but why can carbs in your diet give you acne? It's actually high glycemic foods that cause acne and I'm going to explain how they cause acne, teach you to know which foods t...

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5 random facts about skin care you didn't know but should
5 Random Facts about Skin Care You Didn't Know But Should

By Cynthia Bailey MD

With so much true and false information about skin care available, it can be hard to keep any of it straight. To help you sort through the information, I want to help you understand some important facts rela...

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