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Will Cleansing Oils Bring On the Zits?

Filed under: Skin Care

facial cleansing oils

Oil slick: Shu Uemura Skin Purifier, Nude Cleansing Oil, and Kiehl's Superbly Restorative Argan Body Cleansing Oil.

To escape the oppressive heat during my trip to Turkey, I found myself ducking into some of the local spas where the AC -- and the treatments -- were kickin'.

However, I was hoping for a facial menu dotted with minty, Noxema-fresh services. No dice! Nearly every treatment incorporated some sort of rich, oily cleanser.

And come to think of it, a lot of great beauty brands are putting more oil-based cleansers into their skincare lines.

Wouldn't the combination of rising summer temps and products that resemble the "oil spill" atop your pizza, be a recipe for breakouts or major bacne?

Not so, says Ava Shamban, a dermatologist in Beverly Hills.

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It's Acne Awareness Month! And Proactiv Says You Can Blame Your Parents for Your Zits

Filed under: Skin Care

Adult acne is on the rise due to increased stress levels (thanks, crappy economy!). Photo: Getty

Did anyone talk about their acne before Proactiv? It's been almost 15 years since those now-ubiquitous infomercials came into our lives and made us realize we are not alone - Jessica Simpson get zits too!

Co-creator of Proactiv, Dr. Kathy Fields, says," The stigma of acne is dramatically lifted thanks to Proactiv. People used to deny that they even had it, but now you hear people bragging about how they got rid of their acne."

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A Grown Up Solution for Adult Acne

Filed under: Skin Care

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You're not a teenager anymore, so why are you still dealing with a teenage problem? Acne can be an issue for adult skin as well as adolescent (don't tell me you've never contemplated wrapping up in a scarf to hide an embarrassing blemish!), but because grown up skin has different needs, adult acne requires a different solution than the OTC products marketed at those entering puberty. We've got the scoop on exactly what you should be looking for.

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Fighting Crime With Vanity

Filed under: Men

An English town is using an innovative solution to deter teen loitering -- they're harnessing the power of teenage vanity (and yes, insecurity) to keep surly teen males from gathering in front of businesses.

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Tanning Will Fix Acne - StyleLIES

Filed under: Skin Care, Style Lies, Beauty Tips



Upon arriving home from a sunny vacation, you can't help but notice how inflammation free your radiant, glowing skin is. So what do you next? Run for the tanning booth to keep it up, right?

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The Younger Skin Diet - Week 3

Filed under: Skin Care, Product Reviews

DietAlright, Week 3 of the "Younger Skin Diet" is upon us. My skin has been breakout free and I swear it, more rosy and radiant from the inside. We've also lost some weight and, to boot, my fine lines have been diminishing everyday -- guess removing those "bad" foods in Week 1 and toxins in Week 2 was worth it! Now see what I learned and applied in Week 3's lesson, "Getting Rid of Breakouts Forever."

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The Younger Skin Diet - Week 1

Filed under: Skin Care, Product Reviews

DietAnd I'm off! Today is the official kick off of my "7 Weeks to Younger Skin Diet" with Rose Cole. Not that I need younger skin at 25 but I do need to lay off the retinol and maybe loose a few of those winter blues lbs before spring skirt time rolls around.

I'm excited to share my progress with all of you! So be sure to come back each Monday to follow my weekly progress, get special tips straight from nutritional councilor and skin guru Rose Cole, and check out scary I-just-rolled-out-of-bed pics of yours truly (I'm putting myself out there for you people!). Let's start with some of the fun stuff I learned in Week 1 of the program.

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Dry out your oily skin - StyleLies

Filed under: Skin Care, Style Lies

As a teenager, we thought drying out our pimple prone skin would make the oil go away, thus, zapping zits too. Though the logic was there, the facts weren't.

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Toothpaste zaps zits - Style Lies

Filed under: Style Lies

Everyone wants a quick fix and a two-in-one product. We're happy to say in toothpaste, you might just have found your miracle product...

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Style Lies: Laying out clears up acne.

Filed under: Style Lies



This one is a Style Lie. Sorry to burst your bubble but prolonged sun exposure is not good for your skin in any way.

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Tip of the day: Help me help you

Filed under: Cosmetics, Skin Care, Style Tip of the Day

Most women use foundation on a daily basis. However, many don't know that their product could be doing a hell of a lot more than they bargained for.

Find a foundation that not only matches your tone but also helps with your skin's most basic needs.

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Tip of the day: You are what you eat

Filed under: Style Tip of the Day


Juicy!There is no denying the truth behind the phrase, "You are what you eat." A perfect example is the huge zit you always get after housing a greasy pizza. You can also put a positive spin on the saying and change the way you eat for good.

Summer is the best time to kick start better eating habits for your skin, hair, body, and even your mind. There is so much juicy fruit and yummy grilled chicken around that it's easier to say no to macaroni salad and the ice cream man.

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So Clear & So Clean

Filed under: Men, Skin Care



If time has proven anything it is that Ponce de León was way off mark. Aside from the bikinis washed upon the shoreline of Miami the closest thing to a Fountain of Youth in Florida has big mouse ears on it. Those cars with the New York plates? Those people aren't young, Ponce.

No, the Fountain of Youth can be found on me -- on my face to be exact. You see, I'm closer to 40 30 than I have any right being, and yet I have enough blemishes and pimples to be invited to prom or tested for steroids. Sure, it's kind of fun being the guy that can buy beer at the dance, but testifying before Congress? That's lame.

That's why I tried Advantage Acne Spot Treatment by Clean & Clear. It is a salicylic acid acne medication. Yeah, that doesn't mean anything to me either. However, it also claims, right on the tube, that it "won't overdry skin," which is good. The only thing worse than having a big pimple on your face is having a big pimple on your lizard face. That's awkward.

All I know is that it works. Fast. I've got a tux to rent and a corsage to buy. I can't afford to worry about my complexion.

Unexpected drugstore blemish remedy

Filed under: Skin Care, Steals and Deals

Neosporin First Aid Antibiotic Ointment
It doesn't matter how old or young you are, no one likes to get blemishes. Recently blemishes were practically attacking my skin and I had been actively seeking a skincare solution. I was able to find one miracle product; unfortunately that product seriously broke the bank. I needed something effective that I could afford.

Enter the most unlikely source of blemish relief, Neosporin. My best friend's aunt drunkenly slipped me a tube of the "white stuff" during a Christmas party and told me she 'just handed me the ultimate beauty secret.'

At the time I had no idea that her crazy secret just might work. A few days later I sprouted a nasty pimple on my chin and reached for my tube of "white stuff." I slathered the Neosporin on my chin and waited for a miracle. Two days later my blemish was history and with no scaring left behind.

Get this miracle in a tube at your local drugstore for less than $6.

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    Do these ads belong in the U.S.?
    StyleList readers were nearly evenly divided on this, with 52% thinking that they should run in the States, and 48% finding them inappropriate. Get the full story here.

    Inzemove and Fred & Farid

    Curly or Straight?
    While 30% of you think she's so beautiful that her hair doesn't even matter, 49% of you prefer her curls. Get the full story here.

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    Offensive or artistic?
    Just over 50% of StyleList readers said they weren't offended by this shirt, but didn't know if it was totally appropriate to wear in public. Unfortunately, that wasn't the opinion in Dubai. Get the full story here.

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    Strapless dresses on 13-year-olds
    StyleList readers think strapless dresses should be saved for older girls -- 41% of you think the look is too mature. Get the full story here.

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    Is Megan the new Angelina?
    Half of you think Megan needs to get her own identity and quit copying Angie, but more than a quarter said Jolie doesn't stand a chance against this Fox. Get the full story here.

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    Did Calvin Klein respond to public's outcry?
    The controversial "threesome" billboard in Soho has been replaced with this one, but 51% of you believe it was just to keep people talking about the brand, not because CK caved. Get the full story here.

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    Calvin Klein's Racy Ad
    Is it art or practically pornography? About 40% of StyleList readers found this billboard obscene. Get the full story.

    Maggie Coughlan, AOL

    Palin's Pedi
    Do you think Sarah Palin's funky pedicure was appropriate? If so, you're in good company -- 68% of you said it was fun and fabulous. Get the full story.

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    Bright, Light, or Dark as Night?
    How do you like your toenails painted? Over half of StyleList readers prefer their piggies with bright, perky polish. Get the full story.

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