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Blemishes, Breakouts, Pimples, Acne: Spot the Difference!

Blemishes, Breakouts, Pimples, Acne: Spot the Difference!

So, how can we tell each of them apart, what are their fundamental differences? Blemishes Generally flat, minimally raised from skin, discoloured, swelling, some tenderness...

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Female Acne Stats: Life Cycle through Age Groups

Female Acne Stats: Life Cycle through Age Groups

Puberty (10–14 years): 33% affected.  Characteristics: Skin changes, increased oiliness, pimples appear. Adolescence (15–19 years): 66% affected.  Characteristics: Established acne with recurring pimples and breakouts....

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Role of the Skin Cycle and Managing Blemish Prone Skin

Role of the Skin Cycle and Managing Blemish Prone Skin

The skin cycle is the time it takes for old skin cells to be replaced by new ones. On average, it’s a month, similar to...

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Do’s & Dont’s to Banish Blemishes with Bio-First

Do’s & Dont’s to Banish Blemishes with Bio-First

DO: Stop doing anything that makes skin worse Start doing something proven to improve it Drink plenty of water and get fresh air Make sure...

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Bio-First Blemish Ban: Ten Top Tips

Bio-First Blemish Ban: Ten Top Tips

Always remove make-up thoroughly Use soap sparingly and ensure pH is below 7 Apply Blemish Ban Toner to clean, cool skin Once dry, apply Blemish...

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What was our development process for Blemish Ban?

What was our development process for Blemish Ban?

At Bio-First, we do the research so you don’t have to. And anything we develop takes time, often over 12-18 months to get it right...

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What About the Skin Barrier & Acne Prone Skin?

What About the Skin Barrier & Acne Prone Skin?

It is proven that acne sufferers have reduced skin barrier function, and poor barrier function can aggravate or even help cause acne... which comes first?...

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What's the Gut Feeling on Acne?

What's the Gut Feeling on Acne?

Researchers have been searching for the link between microbiota and acne bacteria for about 100 years... and they've found it! The existence of a brain-gut-skin...

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Do I need different products for pimples, blemishes, breakouts, flare-ups?

Do I need different products for pimples, blemishes, breakouts, flare-ups?

The short answer is no, but you need to use products differently depending on the type and grade of the condition. For occasional pimples: Apply...

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