whitehead

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Recent Examples of whitehead This makes salicylic acid effective for targeting acne, especially blackheads and whiteheads. Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 7 Aug. 2024 Salicylic acid, a popular acne-fighting ingredient, acts as an anti-inflammatory exfoliant on blackheads, whiteheads, and breakouts. Sarah Y. Wu, Allure, 26 July 2024 Exfoliation in particular clears out pores of old skin cells and oil, and can lead to sudden breakouts in the form of blackheads and whiteheads. Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 23 July 2024 Then came my least favorite part of any facial: extraction, or the process of clearing clogged pores by pushing out blackheads and whiteheads. Jackie Snow, Los Angeles Times, 17 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for whitehead 
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Noun
  • Reviewers swear by this pair (and Darn Tough, in general) for wool socks that prevent blisters and keep toes warm and dry.
    Lauren Mazzo, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The right pair of socks will keep your feet comfortable and dry for a full day of hiking while helping to prevent blisters and hotspots.
    Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • People with oily skin may experience pimples, blackheads, and other blemishes.
    Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
  • With a variety of different modes to choose from, this device will not only cleanse your skin but remove any blackheads or buildup that may be sitting around too.
    Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Some pimple patches are a standard circle shape, but these come in a cute star for a more fun look.
    Katrina Cossey, Parents, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Pesky pimples, fine lines exacerbated by dehydration, and redness are difficult to camouflage — but there’s a secret weapon solution that’s quietly winning over makeup artists and industry insiders: Lancôme’s Dual Finish Powder Foundation.
    Katie McBroom, WWD, 4 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Some research shows that people with acne generally have lower levels of zinc in their blood and that taking supplemental zinc may reduce inflammatory papules.
    Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2024
  • These often red, inflamed bumps are also called papules.
    Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Folliculitis can, in turn, lead to red pimples and pustules—sort of like scalp acne.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Oct. 2024
  • Larger pimples that contain pus are called pustules.
    Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • And in our little Yellowstone world, that helped ramp the show up into a boil.
    Julia Moore, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Mix in 30-second cooking videos that proliferate across social media, and the trend has come to a roiling boil.
    Kendra Nordin Beato, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Fast Nothing ruins our morning like waking up with a surprise zit.
    Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Photograph: Amazon; Getty Images Back in the day, getting a zit meant caking on disguising layers of foundation, concealer, powder …or maybe just a strategically angled hairstyle.
    Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2024

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“Whitehead.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whitehead. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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