Acne on Shine

Got Adult Acne? We've Got Help

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You know, acne is all well and good for teenagers (especially since I'm not one anymore), but adults just shouldn't have to deal with it, don't you agree? Sadly, nature does not, since almost half of adults over 25 have some acne, according to The International Dermal Institute.

So what can we do? I'm so glad you asked. Luckily, there's this handy little guide of everything you need to know about adult acne: what causes it and how you can get rid of it. Check it out in full here, or just look at a few of my favorite pieces of advice below:

Skincare 101 Demystified

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Many people pay a handsome price for skincare that is nothing more than a common base cleanser with fragrance added. There are no therapeutic benefits, and yet most men and women do not understand the science behind truly beneficial skincare. Three years ago…

How to Hide a Blemish Without Making it Worse!

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Have you recently woke up horrified to a big, bright red blemish has appeared smack in the middle of your face? Sitting prominently on your otherwise smooth cheek is a pimple so big that you immediately run to the bathroom mirror and start squeezing away at the sucker.

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15 Products that Will Transform Your Body

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All right, I know what you're thinking: "Uh, hello, it's winter, no one is seeing my body for a good five months, what do I need body-fixing products for?" But seriously, hear me out. A lot of these products -- like miracle-working stretch mark creams and cellulite reducers -- take some time to work. So if you start using them now, then come spring you'll be looking fab from the neck down and ready to face bathing suit season with confidence (keeping up with your exercise and diet are necessary too, but I'll leave that to my girls over at Healthy Living).

So don't wait until the weather starts warming back up to whip your bod into shape, start now with these amazing products:

Adult Acne? VIVmag can help

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Learn how to banish adult blemishes for good! Read the article now

Counter-Intuitive Beauty Advice: Why You SHOULD Moisturize Oily Skin

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It might sound weird, but it's totally true: even if you have super oily skin, you should still use moisturizer.

I wish I had known this as a teenager. I, of course, had super-oily, acne prone skin and I never touched moisturizer because I was sure it would break me out more. Instead I just applied every acne product I could find and tried to dry my skin out as much as possible. Sound familiar?

The reason this doesn't work is that your skin needs some moisture and if it gets too dry, it will produce more oil to make up for it. So by drying out your skin and not adding moisture, you're actually making it oilier! (As if the world wasn't cruel enough already.)

Now, the trick is to find the right moisturizer for your oily or acne-prone skin. TotalBeauty.com readers have a few suggestions:

Get Help for Your Biggest Hair and Skin Problems

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Now, let me make this clear: when I say "big problems," I don't mean a broken nail or frizzy hair (although those can suck when you've got an important day ahead of you, but let's get a little perspective here). No, I actually mean "big problems," the kind that aren't easily solved and may require professional help.

If you're suffering from one of these beauty dilemmas, then read on for advice. Also, in case you think I pulled this information out of my a--, er, brain, I should tell you that it actually came from these experts.

Do You Pick Your Partner's Bacne?

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This is one of those small-but-huge issues: For some couples, squeezing each other's hard-to-reach zits is the ultimate in intimacy. For them, it means they accept -- indeed embrace…

Want To Get Rid of Cramps, Bloating, Aches and Pains Related to PMS?

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Let's be honest: there is nothing nice to say about PMS. And, for those of us who get every single little symptom associated with that time of the month (cramps, bloating, skin issues, headaches, etc.) there's a few choice words we'd love to use. But, we have yet to hear if using…

How to solve your skin problems!

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Reveal a healthy, gorgeous glow with our easy fixes for sun spots, stretch marks, scars and other nagging nuisances.

Taking care of your skin is a little like playing a pop-up arcade game. The minute you squelch one eruption, a sun spot appears. And when that splotch fades, another mark shows up—uninvited. Yes, 84 percent of women have at least one complexion complaint, indicates a survey by Obagi Medical Products in Long Beach, California. Ready to take control of the action? These at-home tips, pro treatments and camouflaging how-tos will arm you with strategies to outsmart unwanted guests and get the smooth skin you deserve.