Skincare and Beauty

1. Give OTC Creams a Chance Most people dealing with age spots stop by the pharmacy first. Over-the-counter creams and gels that claim to treat and clear age spots abound, although the efficacy is at best questionable. Light age spots…
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Overview The skin repairs itself after an injury or wound, but the affected area is often altered by a scar. Although scars fade with time and become less noticeable, they are permanent. But although scars cannot be erased, proper wound…
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Overview Many people see weight-loss surgery as a “quick fix” for their weight woes, but deciding whether surgery is the right choice for you requires careful consideration. There are many types of cosmetic surgery designed to aid in weight loss,…
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When you have curly or dry hair, a regular hair dryer can exacerbate your hair problems and leave you with dry and frizzy hair instead of glossy curls. The diffuser attachment for your hair dryer distributes the heat without the…
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Vibration training is a unique concept which uses a vibrating platform to exercise the whole body at once. According to the Sports Injury Clinic, vibration training for exercise actually began 40 years ago when the Russian space agency started using…
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Overview Your friend wants you to give him a full massage so he can get rid of some of the stress he is feeling. You can massage all areas of his body, concentrating on relieving some of the physical stress…
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The ambient heat and steam produced within a sauna have many applications. Sauna occupants enjoy a cleansing, renewing effect due in part to sweating and exposure to soothing heat, and saunas can also be used to alleviate certain chronic pain…
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Each year, people in the Western world spend billions of dollars on cosmetics and beauty products, including deodorants and anti-perspirants, according to the Worsley School. Most people do not realize, though, that deodorants do not prevent body odor, but they…
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There is an abundance of skin care products and creams on the market. Each promises beautiful, youthful-looking skin in a bottle. The list of ingredients is the key to finding out which creams actually contain products that are good for…
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Breasts are composed of fatty tissues, ligaments, and connective tissue. Aging, gravity, breastfeeding, and even regular exercise can add pressure to the ligaments that hold the breasts in place, causing them to sag. Although some sagging is a normal part…
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Many skincare products claim that peptides will treat wrinkles. What are peptides? And do they actually make you look younger? Skin is made up mostly of collagen; it is the foundation that gives your skin its support and thickness. Young…
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The skin under our eyes is the thinnest on the body; anything from lack of sleep to allergies to illness can make the veins around our eyes stand out and look shadowy, according to online beauty magazine Beyond Jane. One…
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While there are no vitamins that specifically target beards or create new beard follicles, the health of the hair in your existing beard is affected by certain vitamins. Healthier hair will grow faster and it will be stronger than unhealthy…
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Whole-body vibration training is performed on a machine, designed specifically for the process, which uses low-to-moderate vibrations to improve strength and power, while promoting flexibility and muscle recovery. The machine features a vibrating platform upon which you perform exercises like…
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Not every mysterious lump or bump on the skin is malignant. There are skin diseases that are potentially fatal, and there are skin diseases that, though irritating and inconvenient, run a definite and limited course. Identifying these benign skin disorders…
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Overview Stretch marks form on the belly, upper arms, thighs, and chest as a result of rapid weight gain, often from pregnancy. The skin stretches, leaving unsightly red and purple scars. Not only are there modern creams and processes for…
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Bilberry, also known as Vaccinum myrtillus, is a close relative of the blueberry. In the February 2002 issue of “Alternative Medicine Review,” Dr. Lucy Dey, M.D., notes that bilberry is a shrubby plant native to Europe, and often called the…
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Stretch marks are usually associated with pregnancy, but they can develop when anyone grows or gains weight quickly. When the skin stretches rapidly, you may see parallel, red, glossy streaks appear that can turn white and look like scars over…
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Skin disorders can run the gamut from mild conditions such as rashes and acne, to more serious infections and skin cancer. While most skin disorders are little more than a nuisance, it’s important to be able to identify signs and…
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All sports require long hours of practice and dedication to the craft. Whether it’s a football player who starts off with 2-a-day practice sessions in the heat of summer, a track athlete preparing for a big competition or a weekend…
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Body odor is that unpleasant smell that you sometimes notice after a hard workout or a hard day of yard work. While sweating and poor hygiene can be cited as causes, it is actually the build-up of bacteria in areas…
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Overview Generally for females, a bellybutton ring adds a bit of flash to your bikini body, but stays hidden underneath your work clothes. Although the entire piercing process only takes a couple of minutes from the moment you lie in…
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Overview Unwanted body hair is a common complaint. Genetics, disease, stress and certain medications can prompt hair growth on parts of the body where it causes embarrassment. Chemical treatments involving creams and serums can lessen or remove body hair, but…
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1. Foot fungus kills beautiful feet. Athlete’s foot or foot fungus and toenail fungus affects people of all ages. It is itchy and ugly and can destroy your toenails. Here are six tips to keep your feet fungus-free and beautiful….
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Acne is a common skin condition that most people experience. One of the first signs of acne consists of comedones, more commonly referred to as blackheads. Blackheads begin when natural oil from the sebacious glands, called sebum, combine with dead…
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Overview Healthy, beautiful skin can be marred by unattractive and disfiguring tumors. Even growths that are benign, or non-cancerous, can still cause significant emotional pain. Skin tags and warts are two fairly common disorders that are similar in appearance. Both…
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Overview Whether raised or flat, alone or in packs, on your hands or on your feet, warts are unsightly and you want them gone. But before you head to the doctor for surgery or to the drug store for over-the-counter…
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Mild swelling or puffiness under the eyes occurs frequently with age. As you grow older, the tissue and muscles around the eyes weaken, allowing fat to migrate to the lower eyelids. This may cause the area under the eyes to…
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Saunas are small rooms designed to provide a source of ambient heat and steam. Occupants sweat inside a sauna bath and enjoy a cleansing, renewing effect. In addition to this effect, saunas are used for a variety of other benefits…
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Overview Whether you have a debilitating condition such as fibromyalgia or recently sustained a muscle injury, you may want to investigate a few superficial heat therapy treatments to help you manage pain and inflammation. Although superficial heat therapy treatments such…
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