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Recent Posts Tagged With 'acne'
Why Does Murad Acne Spot Treatment Contain Sulfur?
Pas poses this puzzler: I’m currently using Murad’s acne treatment kit and was curious about its use of sulfur, which I have not seen before. How does sulfur help treat acne? The Right Bra...
Can Anti-acne Sticks Actually Make Acne Worse?
Sarah (no relation to Sarah Bellum) says: You guys are great– the Mythbusters of Makeup!! I’m concerned about my acne cover-up. The salicylic acid in Maybelline Pure Concealer is supposed ...
Are You Making This Mistake When You Wash Your Face?
Sherry’s peroxide predicament: I have extremely oily skin and have experimented over the years with several different face washes in an attempt to find one that cleanses deeply without over-drying. ...
Are LED Photofacials Good For Your Skin?
Here’s a special treat for all you Beauty Brainiacs out there: our special guest-blogger for today is none other than Nicki, from Futurederm.com. If you’re a fan of the Beauty Brains, you&...
Does Benzoyl Peroxide Cause Cancer?
Hillary’s concerned question: I’m hoping the Beauty Brains can help clear up an issue for me. I use benzoyl peroxide to help treat my acne. Recently I’ve been hearing a lot of buzz abou...
Is Visine Good For Skin Spots?
Leah sees spots: My grandmother always says to put a drop of Visine on spots. I’ve never done it, but was curious as to whether there is any truth in this. And would it damage the skin? The Righ...
What’s The Difference Between Alpha and Beta Hydroxy Acid?
Annie’s asking: I’ve noticed that a lot of skincare products have one or the other of these acids in them, and I’m not sure what they’re used for. What’s the difference betw...
OMG! Does Chocolate Really Cause Acne?
Sarah Bellum Says: Damn, I hate science sometimes. Contrary to the old wives’ tales that say chocolate is bad for skin, I’ve chosen to believe the prevailing scientific evidence that says diet do...
Neem Oil: A Natural Acne Cure?
Meredith muses: Can you give me the scientist’s perspective on Neem? It’s a plant that has been called the “corner pharmacy” in India for ages. I’ve found a lot of info...