Skin care
Have Acne? Wrinkles? Find Out Why (And What to Do)Understanding the hormonal changes your body is going through can help you keep pesky skin problems to a minimum |
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The hormonal gist: "During puberty," says Dr. Wu, "your raging hormones make your sebaceous (oil) glands enlarge and pump out lots of oil. This is why teens are typically oily in their T-zone area, with large pores, blackheads and pimples." In their book, doctors Rodan and Fields point out that with the onset of menstruation, come other problems. "The hormonal surges that accompany menses frequently cause moodiness, bloating, cramps and acne."
Other problem-causing factors: Dr. Murad says that "teens and young adults are being exposed to more free radical aggressors and sun damage than ever before so it is imperative to wear sunscreen daily to minimize the possibility of skin cancer."
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Helpfull info
by EricaC123 Friday, December 28, 2012 at 05:08PM Report as inappropriate
very helpfulll
by aishak55 Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 03:05PM Report as inappropriate
interesting tips and product recommendations
by Chris213 Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 08:14AM Report as inappropriate
Based on the title of the article, I thought there would be at least one section for middle aged women with both acne and wrinkles. Disappointing article
by tr3kkie9rl Thursday, July 26, 2012 at 07:29AM Report as inappropriate
What about regular life? This article needs another section.
by asiagirl4ever Sunday, July 15, 2012 at 02:22AM Report as inappropriate
It's easy I'm getting older that's why they are starting to show!
by Only1KimmieD Friday, June 22, 2012 at 12:37PM Report as inappropriate
again beautiful tips that I can actually put to use! thanks for sharing! :)
by MissXu Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at 10:56PM Report as inappropriate
ive heard about going dairy free....is it worth it???
by olkrav319 Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at 03:43PM Report as inappropriate
o0o that Cucumber Gel Mask looks really refreshing!
by pynkNymphette Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 12:57AM Report as inappropriate
Great info for everyone
by eatinglipstick Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at 07:56PM Report as inappropriate