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Can I Keep from Passing Demodex Mites to My Newborn?

Published on August 23, 2019by Meredith FutureDerm

Human demodex mites are both fascinating and unnerving to think about, especially for new mothers who have a helpless newborn they are responsible to protect. They are fascinating because scientists have begun to look at the mite populations as a way to trace human genealogy.…

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Why Tea Tree Oil Is Such a Great Facial Product Ingredient

Published on August 22, 2019by Meredith FutureDerm

Tea tree oil is the stuff of legends. Literally. Native to coastal Australia, the tea tree has been used as a medicinal plant by the Australian Aborigines for as long as their cultural memory to treat wounds and prevent and fight infections. What Is Tea…

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Myths and Facts of Demodex Blepharitis

Published on August 8, 2019by The Cliradex Team

By Sean TigheUpdated: August 1, 2019 Demodex mites are one of the most common causes of blepharitis, yet it still remains an often overlooked differential diagnosis. Although there is much information published on the treatment of Demodex, some dialogue still focuses on traditional treatments such…

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What Is the Difference Between Near and Far-Sighted?

Published on August 8, 2019by The Cliradex Team

If you have either near or farsightedness you are in good company. According to a recent publication, nearly 124 million people around the world suffer from one of these two refractive disorders. The solution to these vision problems is usually as simple as a prescription…

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How Common Is Blepharitis?

Published on August 7, 2019by Meredith FutureDerm

Blepharitis is a very common eye disorder that impacts millions of people each year. Within its general description, there are several types and a number of different triggers. This includes anterior and posterior blepharitis, which can be caused by Demodex mites. Demodex Mites Cause Blepharitis…

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Genetic Eye Disorders, What You Need to Know

Published on August 6, 2019by The Cliradex Team

There are a lot of things you can do to take good care of your eyes. This includes eating right, staying hydrated, getting enough sleep, seeing an eye doctor once each year, avoiding smoke, reducing your screen time, and daily hygiene with Cliradex Light. All…

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Why Allergies Make Your Eyes Red and Itchy

Published on August 5, 2019by The Cliradex Team

Red, swollen, watery and itchy eyes are a telltale sign of allergies – especially the seasonal kind. They go along with sneezing. The combination can make you feel like you have a cold or an infection. One of the only ways you may be able…

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Tears Are Healthy

Published on August 2, 2019by The Cliradex Team

Don’t believe anyone if they tell you that a good cry isn’t therapeutic! Even little ones can make you feel better. And that’s just emotionally. The truth is that our body produces and uses tears to its benefit even when there is no pain or…

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Is Cliradex Safe for Everyone?

Published on July 31, 2019by The Cliradex Team

Cliradex is a product that comes in two forms: a towelette and a foaming cleanser. Both serve the same basic function of cleansing, including reducing demodex mite populations on your face. This is accomplished through a slightly different mechanism with each. Cliradex Products The towelette…

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Is Demodex Contagious?

Published on July 30, 2019by Meredith FutureDerm

Demodex is a mite. Mites are ectoparasites; this means that they live on our bodies instead of burying themselves into it. (Source). These specific mites live on human faces, and other areas of the body that have oil glands and hair follicles. These microscopic 8-legged…

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Why Homemade Tea Tree Oil Recipe May Not Be Working

Published on July 29, 2019by Meredith FutureDerm

Tea tree oil has become known as one of the leading methods of managing eye area concerns, including dry eye and blepharitis. However, recent research has shown that pure tea tree oil is not the most effective treatment for these conditions. This, combined with the…

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Managing Age-Related Eye Disorders

Published on July 26, 2019by The Cliradex Team

Most people do not think of turning 40 as a trigger for age-related issues with their vision. In reality, however, this is when eye health care professionals start to see signs of degeneration. The good news is in most cases catching these early will mean…

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The Main Differences Between Cliradex Foam and Towelettes

Published on July 25, 2019by The Cliradex Team

Cliradex is a fantastic eye cleanser product that can be used as part of daily preventative care or hygiene regimen. It is also an incredible tool for soothing and refreshing your appearance. Best of all, it is specifically formulated to eliminate the Demodex mites that…

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The Link Between Autoimmune Disease and Demodex

Published on July 24, 2019by The Cliradex Team

Human Demodex mites tend to gather on the face. This makes sense because our faces produce a lot of the sebum that mites consume and our faces are covered in hair follicles where the mites live. In most cases these little bugs are harmless; in…

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Help! My Eyelashes Are Falling Out!

Published on July 23, 2019by The Cliradex Team

It can be quite shocking to see clumps of eyelashes on your washcloth or face wipe or to see your mascara applicator suddenly clogged with them. Before you panic though, it is important to realize that there are a lot of reasons that this might…

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Treating Demodex

Published on July 22, 2019by Meredith FutureDerm

Have you been experiencing itchy and scaly skin around your eyes? Are your eyelids red and sandpaper like? It is possible you are experiencing an overpopulation of demodex. Demodex are microscopic mites that live inside the oil glands and hair follicles of your eyelashes. Though…

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5 Natural Treatments for Rosacea

Published on May 22, 2019by The Cliradex Team

Rosacea is a common skin condition, but many sufferers are not aware that there are many effective, natural treatments available. If you or a loved one are unsure of whether or not you may have Rosacea, or if an existing condition is worsening – it…

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How Is Cliradex Different From Other Deep Facial Cleansers?

Published on May 16, 2019by Meredith FutureDerm

Every skin care brand offers their own variety of “deep cleaning” facial cleansers. This sounds appealing, but what exactly does “deep cleaning” mean? How deep do all these different cleansers really go? Clogged Pores Probably Aren’t Your Biggest Problem When a facial cleanser talks about…

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Cleaning Your Eyes the Right Way

Published on May 8, 2019by The Cliradex Team

The idea that eye hygiene is just as important as dental or other hygiene is not a new idea for Cliradex to share. In fact, we have been saying this for years and we will keep saying it until we convince everyone out there that…

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