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It’s less about sticking to a restrictive diet and more about identifying and avoiding the causes of your flare-ups.
Potential metronidazole gel side effects, according to the experts
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Why you should consider a lip balm with SPF for chapped lips
If your lips feel dry and chapped, they might be getting too much sun. Here’s how an SPF lip balm can help.
How to treat persistently dry feet
Medical conditions, climate, chemicals, or age might be what’s causing them.
Everything you need to know about non-comedogenic oils for skincare
Not all oils are bad—these options can actually be beneficial for acne-prone skin.