acne
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Skin Lightening Remains Disturbingly Prevalent In the Black Community
A new study confirms that Black people still use skin lightening products the most.
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The Best Inexpensive Skin Care Products for Black Men
Guys, you don’t have to spend a lot to take care of your face.
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What’s The Deal With Skin Cycling?
TikTok is full of skin care trends. Is this latest one worth a try?
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5 Products We Love To Help With Hyperpigmentation
Hyperpigmentation is one of the most commonly diagnosed skin conditions in people of African descent. But you can manage it with the right products.
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'You're Not Alone': Keke Palmer Reveals She Has Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
We embody the aura of glowing up at The Glow Up, but, of course, that sentiment also applies to glowing up from the inside. On Wednesday, Keke Palmer took to Instagram and shared a few closeup photos of her face, revealing prominent acne spots on her skin. In the caption, she revealed that she had…
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Rihanna and I Both Started 2020 With Pimples on Our Chins (and Neither of Us Put Out a New Album, Either)
If there were a “stars—they’re just like us!” moment we expected to kick off the new decade (after Beyoncé kicked off awards season by bringing her own champagne—carried by her bodyguard—to the Golden Globes), we for sure didn’t think it’d come from Rihanna. After all, in 2019 she was named the world’s wealthiest female musician,…
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Bright Spot: A Natural Option to Combat Acne, Hyperpigmentation
There’s a new player in the game to fight fine lines and hyperpigmentation: bakuchiol, a plant found in the wilds of New Zealand. It’s the active ingredient in Ao Skincare, and promises to work like Retin-A to lighten dark spots and deal with hormonal changes, acne and sun exposure without causing photosensitivity or the irritation…
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Saving Face: Winning the Battle Against Adult Acne
Something interesting has been happening to me lately: People have actually been commenting on how good my skin looks. I’m not saying this to gloat; not in any way. In fact, I’ve been struggling with acne for the majority of my life. And as a soon-to-be a member of the Jackie Robinson Club (read: turning…
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Blow Me: Airbrush Makeup Puts a Smile on My Face
One of my longtime trademarks is the “no-makeup” makeup look. When you see me on the red carpet or the cover of a magazine, my face is usually clean and simple. And until a few years ago, I’d always had perfect skin. But between multiple childbirths and the hormonal changes that come with babies and…