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2 weeks ago | 
health.com | Merve Ceylan |Susan Bard
bluestocking / Getty ImagesRose water, made by distilling rose petals, is used for its fragrance, skin benefits, medicinal purposes, and potential calming effects. It contains compounds with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. However, there is limited clinical evidence about its effectiveness for skin or other health benefits. Before you use it, test it for skin irritation due to potential allergic reactions.
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Nov 26, 2023 | 
health.com | Carley Millhone |Susan Bard
There is no standard rule for how often people should shower. How often you shower is a decision that should depend on factors like your activity level, health status, lifestyle, and personal preference. If you work out often or get dirty at work, you may need to shower daily to wash away grime and sweat.1 People who are less active or whose jobs don't get them dirty may only need to shower a few times a week.
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Nov 24, 2023 | 
health.com | Carley Millhone |Susan Bard
Dry skin lacks moisture, causing dry, rough, or flakey skin. It's common to experience dry skin during cooler months, but you can also have a dry skin type that lasts year-round.
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Nov 18, 2023 | 
health.com | Laura Schober |lifestyle content. Laura |Susan Bard
Blackheads are a type of acne. They can form when excess oils and dead skin cells build up and block a pore, creating a small sebum (oil) plug at the opening of the pore.1When the plug pushes through the opening of the pore, the pore widens and becomes exposed to outside air.
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Oct 24, 2023 | 
health.com | Wendy Wisner |Susan Bard
Stretch marks are colorful streaks that appear on the skin due to skin stretching. These marks can develop during pregnancy, puberty, times of rapid weight change, or as a result of a medical condition. While stretch marks never disappear completely, they usually become less noticeable as they fade to a lighter color over time.
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Sep 29, 2023 | 
health.com | April Benshosan |Susan Bard |Richard Scherr
Health.com uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. Liu, B. and Jordt, S.-E. (2018) ‘Cooling the itch via TRPM8’, Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 138(6). Kurtz ES, Wallo W. Colloidal oatmeal: history, chemistry and clinical properties. J Drugs Dermatol. 2007;6(2):167-170. FDA.
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Sep 28, 2023 | 
health.com | Carley Millhone |Susan Bard
Blackheads are a type of acne that look like small, dark bumps. Also called open comedones, blackheads are caused by excess oil and dead skin clogging open pores.1 If you’re trying to remove blackheads, reach for treatments containing salicylic acid, alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), and retinoids to reduce oil and dead skin cell buildup. It may be tempting to squeeze out the gunk yourself, but avoid the urge to pick.
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Sep 27, 2023 | 
health.com | Lindsay Curtis |Susan Bard
You probably don’t think much about your nails unless you’re choosing what color to paint them, using them to pick up small items, or scratching an itch.
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Sep 27, 2023 | 
health.com | Courtney Southwick |Susan Bard
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic skin condition characterized by painful lumps under the skin. HS—also called acne inversa—is inflammatory and non-contagious. The lumps form in hair follicles in areas of your body where skin rubs against skin, like the armpits, inner thighs, groin, or under the breasts.
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Sep 27, 2023 | 
health.com | Lindsay Curtis |Susan Bard
Keratosis pilaris, sometimes called “chicken skin,” is a common condition that appears as small, rough bumps resembling goosebumps. It's most commonly found on the cheeks, upper arms, thighs, and buttocks, but it can appear on any part of the skin.1Keratosis pilaris, or KP, is benign (harmless).
