Thabi Hlela of African Alabaster Botanical Skincare uses marula and shea butter in formulations that have cleared pimples and reversed early aging signs in customers who had tried pharmaceutical alternatives.
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Lisa Curtis,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Well, in Traditional Chinese Medicine, pimples are related to internal imbalances of heat and blood stagnation.
In animals, the bacterium causes pustules and lesions, predominantly in cattle, sheep, and horses.
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Helen Branswell,
STAT,
11 May 2026
In fact, one of the most common triggers of rosacea, which is characterized by flushing, swelling, spider veins, papules, and pustules, is exposure to sunlight.
Salicylic acid, a beta hydroxy acid (BHA) lauded for its exfoliating and anti-inflammatory properties, has long been the MVP of breakout control, but today’s best salicylic acid serums go well beyond zapping zits.
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