Skincare and Beauty

Sandal season isn’t as fun when you’re embarrassed by dry, cracked feet. Cracked heels are a common problem with a myriad of causes. You can get them from simply having dry skin or from conditions like obesity and fungal infections….
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Biotin, also known as Vitamin H, is a water-soluble vitamin that is found in several foods, including cooked eggs; nuts, such as almonds and pecans; whole grains and yeast; and fruits or vegetables, such as bananas and cauliflower. Biotin is…
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In the United States two general categories of divorce exist, according to the American Bar Association Section of Family Law. These are no-fault and fault divorce. Under these overall umbrellas, different legal reasons exist for pursuing a marriage dissolution. Not…
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Overview Everyone sweats. Perspiration is the natural process to regulate body temperature. Body odor that accompanies the sweat, however, can be embarrassing. Sweat produced to cool the body consists of water, salt and trace amounts of electrolytes and has no…
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Overview Hair removal creams and shaving are two ways of getting rid of body and facial hair through depilation–removing the hair at the surface of the skin. Although hair removal creams and shaving use two different methods to temporarily remove…
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Overview While burns caused by tanning beds and exposure to the sun’s UV rays have similar symptoms and treatments, tanning bed burns can occur with less exposure. This is because the ultraviolet light inside a tanning bed is highly concentrated….
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1. Remove the Irritant Mild skin rashes are often caused by an allergic reaction to a product you’ve used like soap. They may be caused by an allergy to a certain type of fabric. Treating these types of rashes is…
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Your pores help your skin breathe, but can become clogged over the course of the day with your skin’s dead cells, oil, dirt and other debris. Clogged, dirty pores may become infected, resulting in skin problems such as acne. The…
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Easy ways to make your hair grow faster include increasing your awareness of how you treat it to eating foods rich in hair-healthy nutrients. Know that you will receive the best results by eating a nutritiously well-balanced diet, according to…
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Overview Acne is a common problem that, at times, seems to favor facial skin above all. The experts at Medline Plus note it can occur on the legs, arms and trunk but agree it more commonly shows up on the…
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Non-verbal communication provides an expressive way of conveying information that incorporates observational, dramatic, and kinesthetic skills. Teachers with boisterous students and workers developing interpersonal skills are among the populations who can benefit from non-verbal communication exercises. Fortunately, developing non-verbal skills…
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Swollen or puffy eyes are usually the result of benign conditions such as allergies, fluid retention, hormonal changes, sleep, excessive alcohol consumption, too much salt and crying. However, if you experience prolonged swelling, pain or blurry vision, you should consult…
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Armpit odor occurs when sweat combines with bacteria on the skin, producing an unpleasant smell. Although antiperspirants and deodorants can temporarily reduce sweating and odor, you may be looking for a long-term solution if over-the-counter or prescription antiperspirants don’t relieve…
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Water retention happens when the body cannot get rid of excess water when needed, so water stays under the skin and in the body. This results in an uncomfortable feeling for most people. Water retention in the body can either…
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Some woman seek to enlarge the breasts without the aid of surgery or the temporary fix found in a push-up bra. While breasts are mostly fat tissue that cannot be enlarged with exercise, the pectorals underneath the breasts react to…
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Overview Almost everyone experiences body odor, also called bromhidrosis, at some point. Body odor can stem from different things, and it may smell differently in different people. The scent may be musty, rancid, sweet or sour, but it is generally…
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1. Get the Red Out So you have a party to attend or a hot date and you realize you have an unsightly blemish. Now what to do? First, try to reduce the redness and decrease swelling by applying a…
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Sulfur is a crystalline mineral often used to combat acne. Because of its unpleasant odor and drying effects, sulfur is typically not used by itself, but usually is paired with other acne-fighting ingredients, such as benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid….
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Stretch marks are one of the most common dermatological complaints among women. It occurs when the body changes proportions, forcing the skin to stretch beyond its normal limitations. As a result, the supportive layers of skin tear and rip, leaving…
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1. Identify the Substance That Caused the Burn Medical treatment for chemical scalp burns can vary widely depending on the offending chemical. If you’ve been burned by a hair-care product such as a dye or a bleaching agent, you can…
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Let’s face it, as we age, we all want our skin to look young. Aging slows production of collagen and elastin, main components of young-looking skin. Eating healthy, exercising regularly and drinking ample water all help. But there’s hardly a…
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Overview The vaginal area is one of the most common locations for a woman to get an ingrown hair, notes the Mayo Clinic. An ingrown vaginal hair can usually be treated at home. However, if the hair appears infected or…
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When spring comes and the weather gets warmer, many people start peeling of the clothes and decide that it’s time to get serious about exercise. The most important thing to remember is that small changes go a long way toward…
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1. Look for Signs of Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia at Birth Congenital adrenal hyperplasia, also known as CAH, occurs in the fetal stage of development due to an imbalance of hormones. With CAH, hormones such as cortisol and aldesterol are in…
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Overview Detoxing has gained in popularity since the turn of this newest century, as people try to cope with the growing complexity of the world by simplifying their lives and returning to a cleaner, healthier state of being. One of…
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Acne can occur on the face, back, chest and other parts of the body. Acne is caused by an excess of sebum, or skin oil. The oil clogs the pores in the skin and causes whiteheads, blackheads, pimples and cysts….
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The human body normally maintains a basal body temperature of 98.6 F. When entering a sauna, your body immediately responds by increasing circulation and sweat production to maintain this temperature. However, when your body can no longer dissipate the extreme…
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Poison ivy contains an oil called urushiol that causes contact dermatitis. Symptoms of contact dermatitis can be irritating and sometimes lead to serious infection. While relief can be found for minor cases by using over-the-counter preparations, cases that involve large…
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Overview Eczema is a group of skin conditions that causes highly sensitive, dry, scaly skin patches. Atopic dermatitis is the most common type of eczema, affecting 20 percent of infants and toddlers in the United States, according to the BabyCenter…
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Shingles, also called herpes zoster, causes a painful skin rash that usually clears on its own in a few weeks. A weakened immune system triggers an infection and the symptoms can range from mild to severe. The Centers for Disease…
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