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The Surprising Truth About Oils: Why They’re Actually Healing for Acne

Oils have unfairly gotten a bad rap for acne-prone skin. Not only can oils be totally safe for breakouts, they actually help your skin heal. The key is to use non-comedogenic oils.

But, you might be surprised to find that many oils considered “non-comedogenic” have not only never been tested for comedogenicity, they’re also probably breaking you out.

Learn the real truth about oils for acne in this comprehensive article.

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The Truth About Oils for Acne-Prone Skin: Why They Don’t Cause Acne + Master List of Comedogenic Oils

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Fluoride and Acne: What’s the Connection?

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The Truth About Magnesium Glycinate and Breakouts (+more)

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Is Vitamin D Causing Your Breakouts?
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Is Vitamin D Causing Your Breakouts?

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Why Your Skin Barrier Might Be the Key to Healing Acne

Why Your Skin Barrier Might Be the Key to Healing Acne

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Can Coffee Cause Acne Breakouts?

Can Coffee Cause Acne Breakouts?

There's a lot of mixed information on coffee and acne available online. On one hand, you'll find someone swearing by cutting out coffee to clear...

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