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Acne is the most common skin condition the United States, according to the American Dermatology Association, affecting nearly 50 million Americans each year. While acne is most prevalent in adolescents and young adults, an estimated 15% of women report struggling to treat acne well into their adult years. People are willing to spend serious money to treat adverse skin conditions, giving rise to a topical acne skin care market worth over $3 billion globally. With countless cleansers, toners, and products on the market today, consumers have more choices than ever before to treat acne-prone skin. The sheer number and diversity of products might be overwhelming for many people, but Informed Health Online, a publication from the U.S. National Library of Medicine, outlines a few strategies that can help acne-prone skin, as well as some surprising things you might be doing that make your acne worse. Using a Soap with a High pH Many soaps have a pH between 8...

Over the last decade, beauty brands have started to be more transparent and straightforward about the ingredients in their products and how they make them. Organic and natural ingredients are better in our diets and our cosmetics, from makeup to skincare. But natural doesn’t always mean safe. And most certifications for product safety rely on self-reporting. How is MADE SAFE™ different? MADE SAFE™ is a nonprofit organization that provides a comprehensive, human health-focused certification for nontoxic products. From acne cleanser to household products, they aim to change the way the products we use every day are made and used. Unlike other certifications, MADE SAFE™ screens product ingredients against their database of known harmful chemicals.  MADE SAFE™ examines ingredients that are known: Behavioral toxins Carcinogens Developmental toxins Endocrine disruptors High-risk pesticides They focus on ensuring that the beauty product...