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10 rosacea skin care tips
10 rosacea skin care tips
If you live in Canada, you know all too well that the weather here can be unforgiving – our winters bring dry, cold air while our summers expose us to suffocating heat. In these conditions, living with rosacea only adds…

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Common skin problems in winter and how to prevent them
Common skin problems in winter and how to prevent them
Your skin’s your body’s protective, external layer, so it feels changes in season more acutely. And the cold, dry air of winter can spur a number of different skin issues. Here are some of the most common winter skin problems…

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8 tips to help manage winter psoriasis
8 tips to help manage winter psoriasis
There’s no doubt that the winter months can cause dry skin. But for a skin condition like psoriasis, winter can exacerbate its symptoms. Psoriasis is a long-term, autoimmune skin disorder that causes dry, thickened patches of skin that are…

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Does dairy really cause acne?
Does dairy really cause acne?
People have wondered for a long time if diet contributes to acne. A lot of research goes into finding an answer. Not long ago, the popular opinion was that acne was caused by eating junk foods like french fries and…

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Prickly heat (heat rash): symptoms, treatment, and prevention
Prickly heat (heat rash): symptoms, treatment, and prevention
Hot and humid conditions are ideal for developing prickly heat rash, but they’re not its only cause. Heat rash can be a byproduct of your self-care if you enjoy hot yoga, exercise frequently, or use steam rooms or saunas. Even…

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15 habits that are making your acne worse
15 habits that are making your acne worse
Acne often feels like it pops up at the worst times. Your initial reaction might be to scrub your face as much as possible, but doing so can actually make your acne worse — so can many other habits you…

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Why do I always get more acne in the summer?
Why do I always get more acne in the summer?
Summer is a time for baring more skin and socializing, but for many, it also means dealing with annoying acne breakouts. If acne is ruining your summertime plans, you’re in good company — summer triggers more breakouts in a number…

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Rosacea: what you need to know
Rosacea: what you need to know
Rosacea is a common skin condition, affecting over three million Canadians each year. While there’s no cure, many find that dietary changes play a role in reducing the severity and frequency of their symptoms. And emerging research on the…

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Is it a rash or is it skin cancer?
Is it a rash or is it skin cancer?
Examining yourself in the mirror one morning, you notice a new rash on your upper body that’s making your skin red and itchy. Not exactly great news, but don’t panic. Skin rashes are often harmless. They…

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Skin cancer prevention: How to reduce your risk
Skin cancer prevention: How to reduce your risk
Summer is here, and you’re probably itching to spend hours outside. But before you spend long summer days outside soaking up the sun, it’s important to remember those golden rays play a big part in causing the

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