Skincare and Beauty

There are numerous remedies available for acne red spots and blemishes. All are under your control and can be done in the convenience of your own home without much expense. You can nourish your skin to help it heal by…
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Overview Toxins are compounds that can harm your body and cause disease. It is important to eliminate the toxins that have accumulated in your body. Your body is bombarded by toxins every day: chemicals from the food you consume, medications…
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1. You Can Shave It Shaving is the most common method of removing hair. Men have been shaving their facial hair for thousands of years. Women started removing their hair for cosmetic reasons after World War I. Most American woman…
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Overview The only difference between a 5-day workout of a man and woman is the amount of weight or repetitions you choose to do. The exercises and equipment remain the same. Most women like to tone and not get big…
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1. Build or Repair the Jawline Chin augmentation is a cosmetic surgery procedure that is used to increase the strength of an individual’s jawline. Some people find they have “weak chins,” which can cause low self-esteem or even jaw complications…
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Overview Homeopathy is a system of medicine in the same sense as Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese medicine, and Western medicine. It is typically viewed as an alternative to Western medicine. Extremely diluted amounts of natural substances derived from plants, animals and…
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Overview Salicylic acid is a naturally occurring acid that is commonly used as a topical treatment for a range of skin disorders, including seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis and viral warts. Salicylic acid is an ingredient in many over-the-counter and prescription skin…
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Hair is a specialized type of skin, according to the Palo Alto Medical Foundation. The hair’s job is to protect the scalp. Hair damage and loss can occur if a disease of the hair and scalp manifests. Hair that covers…
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Saunas play an important role in Finland’s history, where they were first used thousands of years ago. In his book “Sweat,” Mikkel Aaland traces the use of saunas or sweat baths to Finns’ nomadic days around the first millennium. Saunas–wet,…
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1. Give Yourself a Rubdown Trigger point massage can be a surprisingly effective way to ease muscle pain, and it’s simple to do to yourself. Since some health experts believe at least 75 percent of pain people suffer on an…
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Overview Certain unwelcome changes occur in your skin as you grow older. Fine lines form, the skin loses its elasticity and the fat in the face is reduced, creating hollows that make you look haggard. Sun damage, according to the…
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1. Chill Out and Stop the Bruising Minor injuries that result in a black eye usually heal with treatment you can do yourself. Immediately placing a cold compress on the black eye reduces swelling and constricts blood vessels to lessen…
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Overview Steam has been used for centuries as a means of keeping clean. History tells of ritualized bath services spanning the globe from the ancient Greeks to the Japanese and a number of Native American tribes. The Turks had their…
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Years of being unkind to your skin and body through bad habits and daily wear and tear can make you look old and tired. While surgeries, fillers and procedures can give you a more youthful look, so can daily lifestyle…
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Nail fungus can be both a tedious and tenacious problem to fight. According to the Mayo Clinic, there are many home remedies that provide an alternative to oral or topical anti-fungal medications. They caution that immune-compromised people should see a…
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Despite efforts at education, many misconceptions exist about the likelihood of catching HIV through various situations such as casual contact, sex, and drug abuse. The actual probability of becoming infected with HIV varies greatly among common situations. An understanding of…
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Overview Dry skin, known medically as xerosis, is a skin condition that is experienced by most people at some point in their lives. Moderately dry skin results from dry or windy weather conditions, especially during winter months, and also from…
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Nearly 10 percent of women in the United States suffer from some level of hirsutism, a condition that causes women to develop unwanted facial hair, report doctors at the Mayo Clinic. Genetics also can contribute to facial hair growth. While…
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Overview Most cases of poor circulation in the feet are associated with artherosclerosis, a condition that causes a thickening and hardening of the arterial walls. In addition, diabetes causes a hardening and narrowing of the blood vessels in the feet…
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Curly and frizzy hair can be difficult to style. The more you handle it, the bigger it seems to get. Using heat to style often leads to damage, which creates more frizz. Leaving it alone can make it difficult to…
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In ancient China, it was sign of wealth and importance to grow your fingernails as long as possible. They served as proof that you didn’t have to work for a living. Though you may not desire inordinately long nails, you…
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The most common cause of death for Americans less than 45 years old is trauma, according to Dr. Thomas Kirsch, director of emergency medicine at Chandler Regional Hospital in “Tintinalli’s Emergency Medicine.” Approximately 33 percent of these deaths are due…
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Overview Retinol, sometimes referred to as retinol A, is a chemical compound found in animal sources of vitamin A, such as dairy products, eggs, liver and kidneys. In the body, vitamin A is critical for vision, reproduction and bone and…
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Wearing a bra that fits well helps you look and feel your best. Bras should lift and support breasts to create an appealing silhouette under clothing. Proper breast support also reduces back pain from the weight of the breasts. Instead…
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Overview If you have decided to grow out your facial hair, you may be eager to get it to the desired length as quickly as possible. The in-between phases of facial hair growth can cause your skin to feel irritated…
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Matrixyl 3000 is a combination of numerous properties, including palmitoyl oligopeptide and palmitoyl tetrapeptide, which help promote collagen production. In addition to this, it also helps stimulate cells in the skin, which enables them to significantly reduce wrinkles on your…
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Every day your head sheds an average of 50 to 100 hairs, according to research reported by the Mayo Clinic. Because this loss is less than 0.1 percent of the total hairs on your scalp, you rarely notice it. However,…
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Women usually grow unwanted facial hair when the levels of male hormones, called androgens, are too high in her body or if her hair follicles are especially sensitive to androgens. Different medical conditions or factors can cause facial hair to…
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Shaving.com, a website created by Schick, the razor company, indicates that men started using the modern razor—the T-shaped, safety razor—in the late 1800s. Unlike the steel straight blade, this new razor had a guard to prevent cuts. During World War…
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The natural process of aging causes wrinkles to form in your skin. This happens because your skin becomes drier, thinner and less elastic as you get older. Other causes of wrinkles are the harmful ultraviolet rays of the sun and…
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