Looking for acne pore clogging ingredients? Find all our articles highlighting which ingredients to avoid! Did you know no government agency oversees this, so skincare companies can claim their products promote clear skin and still have pore-cloggers in their products? Always check the products ingredient list before using any products on your face or in your hair.
Does your skin hurt? Is it dry and itchy? Are you currently using a prescription retinoid cream? While it’s true there is no magic bullet when it comes to perfecting skin, one ingredient comes pretty close: Vitamin A or retinol/retinoid. However, and this is a big however, not all retinoids are made the same. What […]
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One thing we have learned during our years of clearing acne is that moms (and dads too) love fabric softener and dryer sheets. When we share our laundry recipe secret for clear skin, many parents gasp in horror! What-oh-what are they going to do without their beloved fabric softener and dryer sheets?! Commercial fabric softener
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Carragee…what? What the heck is C-A-R-R-A-G-E-E-N-A-N? Carrageenan is a common food and cosmetic additive extracted from red seaweed, and it is often found lurking in products deemed “organic” and “natural.” Because of its gelling properties, it is used as a natural emulsifier and thickener for food and cosmetics. It can be found in some otherwise
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Did you know that toothpaste affects acne? You might even be wondering “how could toothpaste play a role in my breakouts?” When I was a teenager in the 80’s, I was told to spot treat my pimples by applying a dab of toothpaste on each one. Apparently, it was supposed to dry up the pimple
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It’s the salt on those fries. Yes, it is salty foods and food high in iodides that are the culprit in making acne worse. Below is a list of foods typically high in iodides. We tell people to not go crazy around eliminating these foods, just be aware of eating too much of them.
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You’ll learn about…
* The acne-safe laundry detergents we recommend
* The ONE item to eliminate from your acne-clearing laundry routine
* A simple bedtime hack you can implement immediately that won’t contribute to acne flare ups
* And more!