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Body acne can show up anywhere you have pores, and acne breakouts are common in people with genetically oily or acneic skin. Still, they can also occur with comedogenic (pore-clogging) skin and hair care products. Acne-prone skin sheds more skin cells, clogs pores, and causes acne if they aren't removed. Body acne is tough to treat since only the double-jointed among us can easily apply a cream to their left shoulder blade. In addition, heat and sweat combine to clog pores all over your bod …

What is skin pigmentation?Hyperpigmentation is not necessarily a condition but the term used to describe skin that looks darker than your skin tone. It can be visible in small patches or cover large body areas and affect you entirely. Sometimes, people experience a change in the color of their skin. While it's not always harmful and can be caused by sunspots or melasma (a typeface-like appearance), you should know what causes them so that they don't progress untreated into something more serious …

What is GlyMed Plus Skincare?GlyMed Plus Skincare products are more than just a brand. Meet the founder Christine Heathman, a recipient of the Crystal Award for licensed skincare professionals; few have been honored with this award given only to those who have worked tirelessly to improve and change the standards of professional aesthetics. Christine Heathman is an aesthetic trailblazer responsible for the passage of the first Master Aesthetician License in the United States. The Master Aestheti …

In the constant fight against acne, there are a few key ingredients you should know about, and salicylic acid is number one. Salicylic acid is acne's biggest enemy. You might reach for spot treatment when you see a zit on your face. You put a product on a pimple overnight, and you might wake up in the morning with it dried up and much less noticeable.What is salicylic acid?Salicylic acid comes from willow bark and belongs to a class of ingredients called salicylates. Its structure is complicated …

What does a CoolTone Treatment look and feel like?An FDA-approved CoolTone treatment uses Magnetic Muscle Stimulation technology to strengthen, tone, and firm the abdomen muscles, buttocks, and thighs. Patients' "before and afters" are solid evidence that this treatment is the future for noninvasive cosmetic body improvement. You lay down with a device handle firmly strapped around your waist (or area of choice) every week. Then the doctor gradually raises the intensity of the vibrations penetra …