Nov. 22, 2011 — Young adults taking oral antibiotics for acne were more than three times more likely to complain of sore throats than people who weren’t, new studies show.

Acne and the use of oral antibiotics to treat it are so common that these patients represent “an ideal group in which to study the effects of long-term antibiotic use,” University of Pennsylvania researchers write.

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We are very proud to announce the addition of a fabulous new noncomedogenic sunscreen to our product mix.

Zinc is one of the best sunblocks you can have in a formulation.  The problem with it is that it often is pasty and leaves a white residue even on the whitest of skin. However, this has been formulated with ZinClear – a form of zinc that goes on white but disappears (even on dark skin).  It is a really wonderful creamy texture and a great sunscreen! (more…)