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Finally got your face under control, only to have your back break out? Here's why, and what you can do to get rid of the nuisance known as "back-ne", or back acne.   Before you can start to treat back (and chest) acne, it's important to single out what is leading to your break outs. And if you live, work, and play in South Florida, then sweating excessively during the summer is nothing new to you. But even if you don't live in the south, there are factors we may not think about such as our gym routine that may be...

With the growing number of sun protection solutions on the market today, there's no shortage of ways for us to keep our skin safe in the sun. However, with skin cancer rates on the rise it is important to follow a few simple rules of sunscreen application to ensure we see a drop in cases.      We have stated the basics of sunscreen many times, and we all know that applying it (and re-applying it) are necessary in order to fend off UV rays and their subsequent damage. And if you are using a tanning bed, we would like to take a moment...

Many of us understand the benefits of a healthy skincare routine. A proper cleansing, protective, and moisturizing routine will help keep your skin clear and youthful. And as you age, getting regular laser and facial treatments and regular skin checks will help prolong that fresh, youthful appearance. But sometimes even the most consistent routine can be sabotaged by these simple, yet undermining, bad beauty habits.    PICKING AT DRY SKIN & BLEMISHESYes, it's tempting, but it's terrible for your skin in numerous ways. Picking at dry skin denies your skin of the time it takes to complete its natural healing process and...

Whether you have far too many skincare products cluttering up your cabinet at home, or too few with no idea on what you need, here is a list of the five products every gal should have to make sure you are taking care of your skin adequately and treating it well.  A Cleanser That Works For Your Skin TypeThis is critical because, as you know, not all cleansers (or faces) are created equal and it is essential that you are cleansing in a way that doesn't exacerbate the signs of aging, irritate your skin, or lead to clogged pores. Here are our...

People of all ages can suffer from acne. But what causes it, and what can you do to get rid of this annoying skin issue for good? Acne is troublesome for a multitude of reasons: it can erode confidence, it can leave negative first impressions, and worst of all, it can leave a permanent reminder of itself with scars. Many of us may not be aware that simply going to the pharmacy and picking up whatever cleansers are available won't be an effective way of dealing with chronic, cystic acne. So what options are there? What's causing YOUR acne?In order to defeat...