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Skincare ingredients to avoid if you have acne

It is important to treat acne-prone skin with care (Image: Shutterstock)

If you are prone to acne, you know how scary it can be to try a new skincare product. Even when a product might be marketed for acne-prone skin, there are no guarantees that your skin will love it.

A product might even feel good on your skin when you first apply it, only to leave your skin red, blotchy, and irritated the next morning.

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