Rihanna has joined up with the German owned skin care company as part of its 100th anniversary celebration. In the ad, we see a topless Rihanna with her arms wrapped around herself, covering her bosom. As you might expect, her skin looks incredible!

Along with the dumptruck full of money we assume Nivea delivered to her home, Rihanna will also be receiving the benefit of their corporate sponsorship of her new U.S. and European tour. According to reports, Nivea wanted Rihanna for their campaign because she has more fans on social networks like Facebook and Twitter than any other pop star.

We don’t often talk about Nivea around here, because usually we’re too busy reporting on the latest and supposedly greatest anti-aging creams and so on, but make no mistake: Nivea has a fine line of creams that can be incorporated into your personal arsenal in your battle against aging (and/or acne, for that matter). We’ve said it a thousand times, and we’ll probably say it a thousand more: moisturizing is the key.

• DG Maximum Strength Acne Medicated Gel (sold at Dollar General stores)
• “Kroger Acne Gel 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Medication (sold at Kroger stores)
• Equate: Medicated Acne Gel (found at Walmart)

What do all of these products have in common? Well, they’re all essentially the same 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Cream, only with different names for different retailers. They’re also very cheap.

These acne creams were recalled after it was discovered that they contain Burkholderia Cepacia, a bacteria that could potentially aggravate or even cause infections in the skin of those with cuts, scrapes, sores, or other similar skin conditions. It is also believed that the acne cream may be dangerous for folks with weak immune systems.

If you happen to have purchased any of the above products lately, you can get a full refund by writing to:

CSI USA, Inc.
170 Commerce Way
Gallatin, TN 37066
Attn: ACNE CREAM RECALL

You can either include the products themselves or proof of purchase when mailing to the above address.

Don’t Waste Your Money on Cheap Skin Care Products!

Obviously, everybody wants a deal. Especially with the way the economy has been going lately. However, skin care isn’t something you want to cut any corners with. Anyone serious about clearing up their acne and maintaing clear skin should consider investing a little more money in a quality anti-acne cream.

We’re not saying we think you should spend thousands of dollars on La Mer skin creme, but you should have a look at the quality acne creams we feature on this here site! They won’t break the bank, but they will actually give you results.

“I used to have really bad breakouts. My mom took me in (to see a dermatologist) and we sorted that out”, said the world famous young singer. “But it made me really insecure.”

Just like most celebrities in the limelight, teen celebrities have a tendency to look perfect. A lot of their teenage fans are left feeling inadequate and have their own insecurities intensified by the contrast. It’s important (and commendable) for influential girls like Miley Cryus and others to come forward to share their stories with the young people who have problematic skin. Not just to let them know that their own skin conditions are perfectly normal, but also to remind them that it is treatable.

It’s also good for business! Since Jessica Simpson’s endorsement of Proactiv, the product has been incredibly successful. Vanessa Williams and Jennifer Love Hewitt have also recently endorsed it.