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What's the best way to treat scarring from cystic acne?

Skincare

> Expert Q/A

How Can I Treat My Acne Scars?

Charlotte’s Book is a trusted place to find and share information on the best in skincare, anti-aging, aesthetics, and wellness. Ask Charlotte your beauty or wellness question, and...

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Skincare

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Review — Jan Marini’s Papaya Line Is Actually Helping My Adult Acne

Skincare has always been important to me. I have oily and combination skin, meaning I’ve been dealing with acne-prone skin pretty much since I can remember....

Words: Cynthia Ess

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An OBGYN's Take: How do hormones impact skin?

Skincare

> Expert Q/A

According To An OBGYN — How Do Hormones Affect Your Skin?

Hormones are a generic term for the body's chemical messengers. They're large, complex molecules produced in specialized glands, and they travel through the bloodstream to regulate...

Words: David Shobin, MD

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Are Cortisone Shots Worth The Risk Of A Divot On Your Skin?

Skincare

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Are Cortisone Shots Worth The Risk Of Getting A Divot?

Charlotte’s Book is a trusted place to find and share information on the best in skincare, anti-aging, aesthetics, and wellness. Ask Charlotte your beauty or wellness question, and we’ll call...

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Understanding the mind,body, skin connection

Health + Wellness

> Wellbeing

The Mind-Body-Skin Connection, Explained

Your belly, brain and skin are all connected. When we have an imbalance in the gut it will cause imbalances in our mental health (affecting moods...

Words: Cammi Balleck

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The Real Reasons You Need To Use A Face Oil

Skincare

> Complexion

How Face Oil Cured My Cystic Acne

I suffer from cystic acne. The kind where the blemishes and lesions are so stubborn, they need to be injected with cortisone by a dermatologist. As...

Words: Patti Pao

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Skincare

> Complexion

This Simple Betadine Cure For Pimples And Acne Will Surprise You

If you’ve ever had surgery, or saw it in action as a spectator, then you’re familiar with that brown liquid applied to cleanse the skin pre-incision....

Words: Ellen Grace Jones

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Skincare

> Complexion

What’s Up With Isolaz? Charlotte Explains This Acne-Fighting Laser Treatment

When it comes to acne, sometimes lotions and potions just don't cut it. Pills can be complicated, and needles aren't for everybody (I'm looking at you,...

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Which birth control is best for my skin?

Skincare

> Complexion

Which Birth Control Is Best For Your Skin

It's well-known that birth control can impact your skin—some may say it's a godsend to clear up acne, while others may tell you it's wreaked havoc. So...

Words: David Shobin, MD

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LED Light: Good Enough For NASA, Great For Your Anti-Aging Routine

Skincare

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LED Light: Good Enough For NASA, Great For Your Anti-Aging Routine

It doesn’t pinch, prick, scrub, freeze, or even burn: it’s just light. LED treatments—whether full-body beds at the salon or powerful handheld devices for at-home treatments—are...

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The causes of acne are confusing and varied: Dr. Renée Roleau recommends keeping an acne calendar for three months to track ten different factors.

Skincare

> Complexion

10 Tips To Build Your Acne-Tracking Calendar

Every person who struggles with acne is on a constant search to determine the root cause. Do you get breakouts from stress or hormones? Could it be your...

Words: Renée Rouleau, Aesthetician

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