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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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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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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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Style Lies: Grease and chocolate are pimple inducers

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Good news! Eating greasy foods and chocolate do not cause acne. Repeat, do not cause acne! Joy!

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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.

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    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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