Skincare and Beauty

Massage therapy offers numerous benefits. Not only is getting a massage good for your body, it is also good for your mental state. According to the Mayo Clinic, massage is helpful for stress relief, pain management and may help boost…
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Overview Some people opt for permanent makeup when they want the lasting effects of makeup without having to reapply it. Permanent makeup is a form of tattooing that uses cosmetic implantation to place colored pigment on a facial feature. Permanent…
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Overview As people get older, skin begins to lose its elasticity and moisture. As a result, sagging and wrinkles appear. When collagen in the skin decreases, wrinkles start showing up on the face, neck and hands. The first wrinkles usually…
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Overview Philip Tierno, M.D., of the New York University Medical Center, notes in his 2004 book, “The Secret Life of Germs,” that the hands carry nearly 80 percent of all infectious diseases, including the common cold, pneumonia and salmonella. Hand…
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Overview Stretch marks occur when the skin is not strong enough to withstand added pressure and rapid expansion such as with pregnancy, rapid weight gain and aging. Stretch marks appear as blue or purple lines on the skin, fading to…
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A rash is a condition of irritation or inflammation of the skin. Rashes have many forms with some being flat or scaly, and others being red, raised or blistery. They might be confined to a small area of the skin…
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Dandruff is a chronic skin condition that causes flaking and itching on the scalp. Dandruff can be caused by eczema, psoriasis, oily skin or fungal infection. Although anti-dandruff shampoos are available to treat the condition, you can try natural remedies…
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Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune skin condition characterized by scaling skin and red patches of dry, itchy skin. Although psoriasis treatment typically involves products and procedures such as prescription medications (topical, oral and intravenous) and phototherapy, a number of home…
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The deadlift is one of the greatest tests of strength in all of weight lifting. One of the three power lifts, the deadlift is a test of hip, back, leg and grip strength. World-renowned powerlifting coach Louie Simmons recommends the…
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Overview The skin is the largest organ on the body and serves a number of purposes, ranging from temperature regulation to preventing germs from entering the system. Doctors at the American Skin Association report that skin is a barometer of…
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Pet dander, dust mites, pollen, and other allergens can make a house an allergy sufferer’s nightmare. Fortunately, it’s possible to cut down on allergen levels just by cleaning your house. Taking a few preventative steps before you start cleaning, such…
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Babies suffer from dry skin for the same reasons adults experience dryness, such as lack of environmental humidity, improper skin care, sun exposure and dehydration. Mild cases of dry skin may appear as rough or flaking skin, while more severe…
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1. Ask the Magic Mirror By the time you start noticing the wrinkles and sagging skin on your face and all over your body, it’s really too late to do much about it. Short of plastic surgery, it is very…
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Overview Ingrown hairs often develop as a result of common hair-removal techniques. Shaving, waxing and even tweezing can leave the tips of the hair so tight to the skin that they curl back and grow into the epidermis, which is…
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No one likes dealing with acne, but it is inevitable for many teenagers and adults. Numerous treatments are out there, and many are effective. However, some people want home remedies to achieve a cure for their acne and the subsequent…
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If you suffer from itchy skin, accompanied by reddish or brown discoloration or small liquid-filled bumps, you may have eczema (atopic dermatitis). Other symptoms include scaling, thickened areas of skin and cracking, according to the Mayo Clinic. Conventional medications include…
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Acne is more than a nuisance–it can interfere with your life. But just because you have a few spots, doesn’t mean you have to hide until they go away. You can implement several tricks to clear your acne for good,…
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Dark spots, also called liver spots or age spots, are most likely to appear on portions of the body exposed to direct sunlight, according to Medline Plus, an online medical encyclopedia from the National Institutes of Health. The spots may…
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Abreva (docosanol) is a topical antiviral medication used to alleviate symptoms associated with cold sores or fever blisters that develop as a result of herpes simplex virus. This over-the-counter cream has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration…
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Heat therapy is used to treat various injuries and ailments ranging from muscle stiffness to cancer. It works by exposing part or all of the body to high temperatures. In some cases, injections may also be involved–these are usually done…
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Given the easy availability of coffee, sugar and constant mental stimulation from computers, cell phones and MP3 players, it is not difficulty to understand why it can be hard to “unplug” and get to sleep at night. While there are…
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Overview Chemical depilatories are one of an array of temporary hair removal methods on the market. They typically come in cream or liquid form, though shaving powders are also available. They dissolve the hair by reacting with its protein structure,…
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Overview Any slight change in texture or appearance with your skin can raise a red flag. With our skin, everyone fears the words skin cancer. The Skin Cancer website states that more than 3.5 million cases are diagnosed each year…
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If your toenails are yellow, brittle and break easily, you may have toenail fungus. Toenail fungus grows in damp, moist environments created by synthetic socks, public showers or swimming pools. If you catch nail fungus early, you may be able…
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Para-aminobenzoic acid, also known as PABA, is a naturally occurring chemical found in a range of food items including brewer’s yeast, molasses, mushrooms, liver, eggs and whole grains. It is taken internally as a supplement and is also an ingredient…
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Overview Age spots, flat light to dark brown lesions that form on skin chronically exposed to sunlight, go by many names, including liver spots, sun spots, lentigines and lentigos. Particularly common on hands, arms, shoulders, and the neck and face,…
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Overview Skin tags won’t hurt you, although you probably don’t find these tiny growths welcome appendages to your person. These benign (noncanceous) growths are sometimes treated at home, with undesirable or ineffective results, says dermatologist Katherine Lim of the Mayo…
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When you have dry and damaged hair, it is typically caused by exposure to the sun, chemical processing or overuse of thermal-based styling products. To start repairing your hair, you should avoid these things. To restore moisture in the hair,…
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Overview If you shave your legs, you may develop red bumps on the surface of the skin. Razor bumps occur when the removed hair grows back into the follicle. The skin becomes inflamed and irritated as a part of your…
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Overview No one wants to see a clump of hair in the bathtub drain, but excessive hair loss can be especially distressing for women. When a woman’s hair becomes noticeably sparse, the cause is usually a derivative of the male…
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