Banish blemishes
What’s going on?
Any kind of mark, spot or discolouration on the skin can be classified as a blemish. Most aren’t harmful to your health, but they can cause distress when they appear on your face.
One of the most common types of blemishes is acne – pimples, white heads or blackheads. Acne can also lead to dark spots or scarring when exposed to bacteria.
Other types include scars, cysts, nodules (skin tags and warts), age spots, papules (small pink or brown skin lesions or rashes such as chickenpox, eczema and dermatitis) and cold sores.
Cut out the culprits
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