Some of us always carry a tube of lip gloss in our purse or pocket. Others keep a stick of chapstick or a small tub of lip balm. But some people don’t know the difference! Lip balm is a therapeutic…
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Removing facial hair is a vital part of the beauty process. Shows like “What Not to Wear” on TLC highlight the dramatic difference simply shaping eyebrows can make on the face. Viewers are able to watch transformations during the makeup…
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When it comes to winter, it’s the worst time for your skin. The cold is much more dehydrating than the warmth, and if it’s windy, this will irritate it further. Another thing that will dehydrate your skin is central heating…
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Knowing which facial is best for your skin type can help you indicate to the person applying the beauty treatment what kind of facial you are after. With so many facial styles on the menu, it may feel like a…
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While mostly associated with teenage or puberty years, blemishes can happen to women at any age. Distracting, inconvenient and many times embarrassing, it can be difficult dealing with blemishes on the face. Although there are a variety of different creams…
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Tired of battling with the work day routine? A spa day is the perfect remedy, and creating an in-home spa is easy and economical.Why settle for paying hundreds of dollars when you can do-it-yourself? Here are a few do-it-yourself spa…
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My grandmother was the most beautiful lady, she had a shiny skin and healthy hair and nails. She didn’t bother with buying creams or treatments, instead she was making them at home, like a magician with his potions. I learnt…
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It is very common for people who have diabetes to have skin problems. Especially when they get older. Skin problems with people who have diabetes is very hard to cure. They don’t heal very well. It is also easy to…
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Summer sun gives your skin some of the the toughest roughest treatment it will ever have. The sun is at its hottest and harshest; it makes the air at its driest and of course you’ll be exposed to most harmful…
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Amidst running errands, working long hours, and managing a household, many people may catch a glimpse of dull, tired-looking skin in the mirror. Stress is commonplace in modern society and, unfortunately, the hullabaloo of daily life can trigger a constellation…
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The medical term for skin tag is “acrochordon.” They are tiny pieces of hanging skin which are harmless and benign in nature. They are generally found in characteristic places on the body like eyelids, neck, under the breasts, groin folds,…
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Skin moles, we all have them, some of us have very few, others may have multiple moles. These spots or bumps on the skin vary in size, shape, and color. It is a personal decision to have one removed. There…
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It is easy to spend a small fortune on cosmetics and over-the-counter products to treat skin conditions, heartburn and cure the symptoms of ailments such as cystitis without realising that many homes already possess the ingredient to make their own….
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Everyone has heard of using baking soda as toothpaste, but most people don’t realize the true versatility of the white powder in the little orange box. There are dozens of household, beauty and health uses for baking soda. Some are…
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Having spent most of the winter months with your extremities covered up to protect you from the cold it can be a shock when you first expose your legs and arms to the warmer weather. Your skin can look tired,…
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Botox is the commercial name used for botulinum toxin, a toxin produced by bacteria carrying the name Clostridium botulinum. The mentioned bacteria are related with food poisoning and they can be lethal when ingested in large quantities. On the other…
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There comes a moment in every human life when the skin begins to sag or frown lines start to show between the eyebrows. In the absence of a fountain of youth, panic easily sets in, ushering a frantic search for…
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There is no time like the present to learn how you can more effectively protect yourself from skin cancer, the most preventable cancer of all. According to the National Cancer Institute, skin cancer is a disease in which cancer cells…
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Up until my mid-20’s, my main skin care goal was having clear skin. It was then that the years of sun worshiping caught up with me…I started to notice not only fine lines and wrinkles, but brown spots, pigmentation and…
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Being the do it yourselfer, cheap!(I prefer to say thrift) person that I consider myself to be-as well naturalist. I do not at all believe that you have to spend major dollars to ensure beautiful and healthy skin. There are…
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Do Anti-aging products work? While there are many products on the market that make great promises yet don’t give the results promised. There are a lot of good products that do exactly what they say they will. In order to…
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It’s never too soon to start an anti-aging skin regimen. Preventative measures in your teens and twenties will keep you looking youthful well into your thirties, forties, and beyond without drastic measures like cosmetic surgery. Of course it’s never too…
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Wouldn’t it be great to finally find that fountain of youth we’re all heard about? We may not be able to find the fountain, but there are specific things we can do to fight aging and wrinkles. Does it cost…
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Is it possible to stop time with Anti-aging Skin Care Products? With the American culture’s pressure to stay young, aging men and women alike are looking to keep their young glow. Skin care companies are packaging and selling promises of…
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At 23, I have begun trying to preserve my youth, as far as my skin is concerned. Most people consider this to be a waste of time. However, I have observed how superficial this world has become as far as…
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Every year many people undergo treatment or surgery to have a mole removed. Moles may need to be removed for health reasons such as skin cancer or they may be in delicate areas like on the face in shaving areas…
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What’s worse then feeling incredibly stressed? That stress showing up on your face! Unfortunately our skin tends to act as a mirror of our emotions. When we are going through an emotional upheaval breakouts and premature aging can give it…
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When I first heard the diagnosis of “Pseudo-folliculitis barbae” I was beginning to believe that I was at the wrong doctor’s office. I had just started shaving and was having problems. Instead of getting a good clean shave; I was…
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Who hasn’t reached for a glass of wine or a bottle of beer after a long day? In the Western culture, alcohol is a major factor at many get-togethers, romantic liaisons and events. There are cookbooks devoted to several varieties…
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Moles are one of several skin lesions that are considered benign or non-cancerous. As such, they are usually characterized by being either brown/black in color, appear alone or in a group, and can be anywhere on the body. Moles can…
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