Skin and Body

What are they? Tiny, white raised spots which have a big sign saying pop me, pop me’. Always their when you don’t need them. They are like an uninvited guest that never leaves, and if they do, they leave their…
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Traditionally, a classic French manicure is not a lacquered nail at all. It is a nail buffed to a high gloss with a whitened nail tip that looks classic, clean, neat and very well cared for. It was the original,”Green…
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Acne isn’t comfortable to live with. Presentation of self and first impressions matter to each of us, though with new technology which offers acne scar removal, suffering can be minimized, giving hope to many patients who suffer this condition. Laser…
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Squalene is a naturally sourced (via plant or animal) compound which can be used on the skin to improve its condition.  The primary commercial source for squalene is from shark liver oil, although it can also be sourced from plants…
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According to the Mayo Clinic, blackheads consist of plugs of sebum, dead skin cells and sometimes bacteria that have oxidized because they are on the skin’s surface, hence the brownish/black appearance. Most people have blackheads at one point or another, but…
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The benefits of shaving with coconut oil, for both men and women, are unmistakable. For those who’ve been looking for that perfect, smooth shave and are tired of razor bumps and burns, coconut oil may be just the answer you’re…
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How Can Photo Rejuvenation Help Acne? Acne is one of the worst skin allergies anyone would wish to resist from contracting. Not only does it scar your skin, at most times, this would also leave you with some side effects…
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Good looks begin with vibrant, healthy skin. The body’s largest organ is the skin, and while cleaning and moisturizing are vital to the appearance of it, exfoliating is the key to enhancing its appeal, minimizing flaws as well as providing other…
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For the fortunate few who have mild if any blemishes, acne scar removal may not seem like a pertinent necessity, but for those who have far exceeded the mild, it very much so is. It’s important you understand now, that…
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You’re crazy about Jane. She’s all you think about. She’s all you talk about. You even got a rad tattoo of her name so you can be with her all the time – at least symbolically. The trouble is, she’s…
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Beauty and cosmetic industries make millions each year by selling beauty products to women. Some are the same beauty secrets from the kitchen that our mothers and grandmothers have used for years. They are just hyped up and wrapped up…
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One week to clear skin, or how to eliminate acne and clear up your skin in 7 days. This is a fairly long article so please bear with me – it’s got to be done correctly to work. I’ve got…
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I am not an authority on Acne but I did have it as a teenager and it never completely went away until I was in my twenties. Nothing stopped it effectively. I tried the creams that cover it up so…
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Standard methods for alleviating acne, such as topical cremes or diet changes do not necessarily reduce scarring once an outbreak has damaged the skin. Laser technology offers a reprieve from the pitted marks or discoloration that are often the hallmarks…
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Shea butter is renowned for its nourishing properties. It boasts many health and beauty benefits, as it is rich in vitamins, minerals and proteins. Shea butter is excellent in moisturizing, healing, revitalizing and nurturing the skin, as well as protecting…
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For centuries, women have committed heinous beauty crimes that can add years to the appearance. Before you go turn yourself in, read on to see if you have committed any of these beauty missteps that seem innocent at the time,…
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Are you someone who’s been suffering from a huge plague of pimples and skin blemishes? Or maybe you are wondering why you are still having trouble with acne even when you are already an adult. Then it could be something…
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There are many benefits of milk for skin. Throughout history milk has been used for beautiful, glowing skin. Legend has it that Cleopatra used to have a daily milk bath, making her soft skin and giving her a beautiful complexion….
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We all want perfect, unblemished skin. However many of us are left with acne scars that remind us of our adolescence. There are many options out there today to reduce the scarring both at home and in office procedures including…
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With the harsh New England winter leaving my skin irritated, dry, and itchy I was bound and determined to find a soap that would gently clean my skin and help relieve the damages from the winter weather. After trying products…
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I highly doubt that a low-carb diet would help with acne problems due to the fact that the typical protein-rich diet based on animal products, especially meat, milk, and rich cheeses, is quite greasy and full of cholesterol and “bad…
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Refined since their introduction in the 1980’s, lasers have become skin surgeons’ treatment of choice as an acne scar removal treatment technique. They have proven to be a safe and effective method of acne scar removal without the major side…
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We know skin to be a semi permeable organ and the body’s first line of defense against environmental toxins. And yet, many skin care products, marketed for the pursuit of beauty, contain harsh and potentially toxic chemicals that we then…
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If you are considering plucking your eyebrows, firstly consider if you actually need to pluck them. Once you have plucked your eyebrows, this is a routine that needs to be done regularly in order to continue maintaining their shape. If…
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Do you have “bye-bye arms” like mine? Bye-bye arms? Yes, after I stop waving, my upper arms continue to wave bye-bye! That is until the day I used Planet Spa Greek Seas Marine Firming Body Gel, by Avon. My family…
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You can grow long, strong, healthy and attractive fingernails with a little care and good habits. Now, not everyone can grow talons, it’s true, because of a few physical factors. Let’s look at these first to determine if you are…
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Looking at the bottle isn’t enough for a product of this price and quality. When Aramis produced the aroma which was to become one of the most popular after shaves for men, little did they know how their product would…
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If nipple piercing is good enough for celebrities Rihanna, Pink and and Janet Jackson, it’s good enough for the rest of us. Caring for a new nipple piercing is easy once you know how, and as a body piercer and…
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The harsh winter months take a heavy toll on one’s skin. The dry winds and extreme temperatures can suck the moisture out of your skin, leaving it dry and chapped. But it easy to take care of your skin and…
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A woman is known for her perfume as much as she is for her personal style, so it’s important to choose a signature perfume that is right for you. A perfume can say a lot about a person. It can…
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