Jake Agnew
Founder
Jake is the Founder of Skincare Hero. Plagued by acne in his early teens, Jake turned to science to learn more about how skincare products actually work. He is committed to researching and recommending the best products, based on science. Jake attended Penn State University where he earned his Bachelors of Science in Information Technology. Using what he learned in school, Jake founded Skincare Hero with the goals of educating people on how to properly take care of your skin.

Jake Agnew's recent articles

Acne 5 years ago

Best Acne Treatments for Men

Despite being the most common skin problem in the US, there are a ton of misconceptions when it comes to acne. Additionally, it is challenging to find the best acne treatments for men.
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Moisturizers 5 years ago

3 Best Moisturizers to Use With Retin-A (Tretinoin)

Retin-A is one of the most popular acne treatments on the market today. This drug has been well-researched and proven to be effective at treating a wide range of acne severities. One of the drawbacks of this treatment is that it often dries out the skin. 
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Acne 5 years ago

How to Get Rid of Whiteheads

Nobody is immune to whitehead breakouts. These annoying raised white bumps can occur on their own or in clusters. To understand how to treat this form of acne, it is important to recognize all of the causes.
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Acne Scars 5 years ago

Does Cocoa Butter Work for Acne Scars?

There is a lot of conflicting evidence out there about cocoa butter and its purported uses and effectiveness. Before you start slathering this rich balm on your skin, it is important that you understand the limitations of its uses.
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Acne 5 years ago

Dermatologist Cost for Acne: Cost and Treatments

Dealing with acne can become increasingly frustrating if you are not seeing results. Consulting with a trained dermatologist can help you to get to the root of the problem and get the results that you desire.
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Products 5 years ago

Does Lotion Help Sunburn?

The symptoms of sunburn begin to make themselves known after about two hours from the time of exposure. To minimize the skin damage and discomfort that comes with sunburn, it is important to begin treating the burn as soon as possible.
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Skin Concerns 5 years ago

Coconut Oil for Wrinkles

Recently, coconut oil has been perpetuated by the media and beauty bloggers as a miracle product. Unfortunately, coconut oil does not contain any wrinkle fighting properties. Because of this, experts do not recommend coconut oil for wrinkles.
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Dry Skin 5 years ago

Dry Skin After Showering

There are few things in life as relaxing as a nice hot shower. Unfortunately, many people suffer from dry skin after showering as a result. Learn more about what causes dry skin after showering, and how to prevent it.
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