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A: Flavanoids are antioxidants that guard against free radical damage. Plus, flavanoids affect blood vessels and decrease inflammation, notes dietician Karen Collins for MSNBC. In turn, this could help inflammatory skin conditions and irritation. Flavanoids also decrease redness and UV damage, according to Allure.
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A: Actually, the notion that chocolate causes acne is a myth, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. In addition, research published in the Journal of Family Practice in 2005, which reviewed studies on “chocolate’s effects on the skin,” found no evidence that it causes breakouts, reports Newsweek.
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A: There are dozens of great moisturizers for the hands; the key is to use them consistently. Also, look into hand creams with caviar, which is oily and vitamin-rich.
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A: To maximize product efficacy, choose a cleanser that dissolves surface debris. Alpha hydroxy acids, such as glycolic acid, work to slough off dead skin cells, helping other active ingredients penetrate into the pores more effectively.
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