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Why is acne more common in the summer? According to U.S. Dermatology Partners Board Certified Dr. Jean Charles, heat and humidity, sun exposure, sweat production and increased use of sunscreen can cause more severe acne breakouts. Charles explains in the article by The Daily Record why more sweat can cause acne: "The issue is that when we sweat, dead skin cells stay stuck to the skin and are less likely to be naturally removed. The additional oils on the skin from sweat and sunscreen can keep these dead skin cells trapped in the pores." Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gWS3Fzaq  

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