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Signs of Over-Exfoliation

Exfoliation is the process of removing dead skin cells from the surface of your skin. Regularly exfoliating your skin can prevent clogged pores fro...

What is Mandelic Acid?

Mandelic Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that’s derived from bitter almonds. MA is a skincare multi-tasking superstar that improves a wide vari...

What is fungal acne?

What is fungal acne and how can you clear it up? Also referred to as Pityrosporum folliculitis or Malassezia folliculitis, fungal acne is caused b...

Folliculitis Treatment

Folliculitis before and after 6 weeks application of Almond Clear Level 2. Folliculitis can occur on the body, face, or scalp. What in the world ...

Mandelic Acid Benefits: A Research Review

The Science Behind Mandelic Acid

Okay, lean in…. let me tell you a little secret about most of the skincare articles that you read online. Have you ever noticed how they all sound ...

Mandelic Acid for Skin

Meet mandelic acid (MA), the multitasking superstar of skincare. Like that amazingly productive friend or coworker who’s good at everything, you’ll...

Mandelic Acid for Wrinkles

If you’re over age 35, your skin likely shows some signs of aging. For most people, fine lines and sagging skin start to become evident in their mi...

Painful Bump on my Butt: Should I be Worried?

Most of the time, painful bumps on the butt are caused by acne or folliculitis. Sometimes, these bumps can be a sign of a more serious problem that...

Infected Hair Follicle: Treatment and Home Remedies

An infected hair follicle occurs when hair that normally grows outward from the follicle begins to grow sideways beneath the surface of the skin or...

What Causes Butt Acne?

To answer this question, first we need to review what causes acne in general. Then we can look at what makes the butt in particular more prone to b...

Does Tanning Help Acne?

Many acne sufferers believe that sunbathing will help to dry up their breakouts. But is it true that tanning helps acne? While a tan can camouflage...

Fungal Acne Symptoms

Fungal acne is a type of breakout caused by fungal growth in the hair follicles and is not true acne. Though these conditions have different causes...

Mandelic acid for acne treatment: African American Skin and Indian Skin

Mandelic Acid Acne Skincare for People of Color

Highly-pigmented skin is more resistant to sun damage and wrinkles than lighter skin tones. However, for people with more highly pigmented skin, ac...