How to Use acne in a Sentence

acne

noun
  • The new study on benzene in acne products is flawed in many ways.
    Jessica Chia, SELF, 12 Mar. 2024
  • Gone are the days of harsh, stripping toners and trying to scrub away your acne.
    Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 2 Nov. 2022
  • The whole thing is bringing blood flow to the surface level of your skin to help with dark spots, acne, things like that.
    Devorah Lev-Tov, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2023
  • While the cleanser above is great for oil balance, this one feels like the true acne preventer.
    Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 6 Feb. 2024
  • Tretinoin for acne When tretinoin hits the gas on the cell turnover cycle, this helps to prevent the buildup that can lead to acne, Dr. Sanghvi says.
    Krissy Brady, SELF, 2 Apr. 2024
  • As part of the same line as the acne foam wash, these products can be used together to keep pimples at bay.
    Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 19 Apr. 2023
  • Know the signs The first sign that your skin may be responding to an upsurge in stress hormones is the increase in acne.
    Essence, 1 Nov. 2023
  • The brand claims that with extended use, the serum can even reduce pore size, heal scarring, and fight acne.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 28 May 2023
  • The Glam Glow face mask is especially good for acne-prone, oily skin.
    Kasandra Brabaw, Fortune, 28 Dec. 2022
  • This may seem alarming as bacteria is one of the main causes of acne.
    India Espy-Jones, Essence, 20 Oct. 2023
  • Meet the experts: In this story: Does chocolate cause acne?
    Annie Blay, Allure, 16 Oct. 2023
  • Instead of fading my acne scars, my sun habit just baked them into my skin for longer.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 21 Mar. 2024
  • This essence is tailor-made for those with acne-prone or sensitive skin.
    Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 20 Dec. 2022
  • Good skin wasn't so easy to come by for Johnasson, 37, who struggled with acne just as her career was taking off.
    Andrea Lavinthal, Peoplemag, 29 Sep. 2022
  • What causes acne: Whiteheads and blackheads occur when oil and dead skin cells build up in a pore, according to the AAD.
    Daley Quinn, Women's Health, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Some things can be done to fight it, including using body washes for acne.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 June 2022
  • The pack of 32 hydro-stars are a super cute solution to breakouts as your must-try acne sticker.
    India Espy-Jones, Essence, 25 Aug. 2023
  • The best way to prevent acne from makeup products is to remove makeup and deep clean your face every night.
    Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 12 Dec. 2023
  • There’s no denying that Accutane has been a true game changer for acne.
    Gabby Shacknai, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 Aug. 2022
  • AviClear is the first and only FDA-cleared energy device for the treatment of mild to severe acne.
    Taylore Glynn, Allure, 28 June 2022
  • One swipe of this covered my acne scars and even a budding pimple, and made my skin look impossibly smooth.
    ELLE, 10 Mar. 2023
  • For the past two decades, it's also been prescribed as a treatment for hormonal acne in women.
    Sophie Vershbow, Allure, 15 Sep. 2022
  • Its fine mist is infused with acne-fighting niacinamide and sodium hyaluronate.
    Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 26 July 2022
  • The same is often true for customers with acne and other skin conditions.
    Dallas News, 21 Dec. 2022
  • Back acne can be painful, recurring, and although there are an avalanche of products out on the market that promise to clear up bacne, many rarely do.
    Garrett Munce, Men's Health, 25 July 2022
  • Many of her fans praised Brown in the comment section of her Monday Instagram post for being honest about her acne.
    Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 24 Oct. 2023
  • The brand's acne-busting Renewing SA Cleanser is already on sale, so there's never been a better time to hop on the bandwagon.
    Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 5 July 2022
  • There’s no permanent cure-all for acne, but with the proper treatments, breakouts can be reduced.
    Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 31 Jan. 2023
  • For severe acne that’s prone to scarring, oral isotretinoin (a.k.a., Accutane) may be an option.
    Stacey Colino, Washington Post, 21 June 2022
  • Many people with acne-prone skin can attest to the difficulty of trusting new skin-care products.
    Cristina Montemayor, SELF, 6 June 2022

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