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Fact or fiction: Can salt water help acne?
A dip in the ocean may benefit your skin.
Ask an expert: Does a lack of sleep cause acne?
Getting enough beauty sleep may be essential for your skin’s health.
Are endometriosis and acne related? Here’s what we know
Treatment for endometriosis—not the condition itself—may contribute to acne.
A complete guide to psoriasis: Causes, symptoms, and treatments
We don’t have all the answers yet, but here’s what we know about this chronic condition so far.
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Ask an expert: Our Haus Labs review
Haus Labs offers vegan, colorful beauty products.
How to help stop a rash from spreading, according to skin experts
Spoiler alert—no matter how much it itches, don’t scratch!
How to shrink a cystic pimple
Here’s how to help get rid of zits deep beneath the skin.
Retinol’s potential side effects: Experts weigh in
Red, dry, and flaky skin are typically temporary side effects of this anti-aging powerhouse.
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