“It could be that we found another hot ingredient with sneaky, stealthy sources of added sugar,” London says. (Or maybe not so sneaky: I buy vanilla-flavored oat milk specifically because it makes my coffee sweeter.) Even though plant-based milks are sometimes marketed as healthier options versus dairy, creamers and barista blends can be loaded with … Read more
And of course, SPF will be key to preventing further damage to the skin. “I must stress the importance of SPF for daily use, as acne scars get darker and settle in more over time, especially with exposure to sun and indoor blue light,” adds Dr. Kobets. Below are dermatologists-recommend products you can add to … Read more
Beauty enthusiasts are raving about a ‘revolutionary’ £5 serum designed to combat acne and redness. The Ordinary’s Niacinamide 10 percent + Zinc one percent formula is a water-based serum that promises to enhance skin brightness, improve skin texture and strengthen the skin barrier over time. It boasts a high 10 percent concentration of Niacinamide (Vitamin … Read more
What makes a skin-care product a classic? Does it need to be a household name? Has it had years—even decades—of uninterrupted availability? Or should the key factor be, regardless of how long it’s been around or how easily recognizable a product may be, how beloved it is by beauty shoppers? If so, the complexion-perfecting picks … Read more
It usually appears on the lower part of the face, such as your jawline or chin, adds Dr. Farhang. These lesions can be particularly painful and long-lasting because they stay beneath the skin’s surface. Due to excess sebum (oil), sweat, and clothing, breakouts can also develop on your chest, back, abdomen, and pelvis. How common … Read more
You probably thought your days of getting pimples were behind you once you reached adulthood, but acne is incredibly common for adults, and some of your skin care habits could be causing it or making it worse. Acne is the most common skin condition in the U.S., according to the American Academy of Dermatology. While … Read more
Less than a week after a U.S. lab said it detected benzene, a cancer-causing chemical, in several popular over-the-counter acne products, Health Canada said it is reviewing the findings. On March 6, Valisure, an independent lab, reported that benzene can form at high levels in benzoyl peroxide products (used to treat acne) and that it … Read more
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Health Canada should review over-the-counter acne treatments that an independent lab reported could contain a cancer-causing chemical, experts said. On Wednesday, U.S.-based Valisure lab announced it detected “high levels of benzene, a known human carcinogen,” in many products that contain benzoyl peroxide used to treat acne. Benzoyl peroxide can break down into benzene. Valisure said … Read more
A U.S. lab says it has detected benzene, a chemical that causes cancer, in several popular, over-the-counter acne products including those from brands like Clearasil, ProActive, Walmart and Clinique, among others. Valisure, an independent lab whose discovery of benzene in dry shampoo in 2022 prompted the American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Health Canada … Read more
