Skincare & Beauty

Overview People are attracted to beautiful, well-cared-for locks. Some have gorgeous heads of hair naturally, but not everyone is blessed with radiant tresses. Many are afflicted with brittle breaking hair that is difficult to manage. Proper attention, however, can improve…
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Overview The eyes are said to be the “windows of the soul.” Unfortunately, the wonder of our eyes can be significantly diminished by the presence of dark circles under them. These unsightly areas can be caused by heredity, lack of…
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Hair can dry out for a number of reasons: over-processing, exposure to chlorine at the pool and even too much shampooing. Curly hair, in particular, has a tendency to be coarse, and coarse hair is more likely to be dry…
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Overview While dark circles under the eyes are primarily thought of as a symptom of fatigue—and they do have the effect of making a person look tired, ill or older—they are most often genetic in origin, as “The New York…
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Skin can dry out for a number of reasons, from genetics to too much time in the sun without sunblock. Exposure to wind, not drinking enough water and using certain soaps also can dry skin. Red skin may be a…
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Overview If you want to clean up your bikini line or remove all of your pubic hair, you can do so without spending a lot of money on hair removal products. Shaving is the most common removal method for pubic…
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Overview Normal hair loss occurs at a rate of almost 100 hairs a day, according to the Medline Plus Medical Encyclopedia. You may notice the occasional hair shedding while showering, combing your hair or waking in the morning. Not until…
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Brittle nails that peel and crack can have you reaching for the acrylics, but your own natural nails can be beautiful with the right care and treatment. Dry nails that suffer exposure to chemicals or less-than-adequate nutrition become weak and…
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Overview Neem oil has been used for centuries as a natural pesticide. It is beneficial to agriculture because the oil poses no threat to humans while effectively repelling bugs that can consume and harm plants. Neem oil was also later…
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An estimated 45 million people in the U.S. suffer from acne, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). Acne, medically defined as acne vulgaris, develops when oil and dead skin cells obstruct hair follicles. Blemishes may cause self-consciousness and…
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Overview Microdermabrasion is a technique to give a fresher appearance to skin that shows signs of aging or sun damage. It proves a relatively mild treatment as far as exfoliation techniques go because it removes only a superficial layer of…
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The best anti-wrinkle eye products protect, prevent and reduce the signs of aging and wrinkles around the eyes. There are proven anti-aging ingredients that stimulate and plump the skin to reduce lines and brighten the completion. Check the contents for…
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Overview Dandruff is a common enough condition, but it can sometimes be stubborn to resolve. That dry, itchy scalp that leaves flakes on your shoulders can be treated in a number of ways. If you want to try a more…
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While you may not think of it this way, your hair is actually part of your skin–and requires proper vitamins and minerals to stay healthy. Nutritional deficiencies can lead to slowing-growing or even thinning or balding hair. Constructed of dead…
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Wrinkles are a natural part of aging. As the body ages, the production of the proteins elastin and collagen slow down. Elastin and collagen provide the skin with volume, structure and flexibility. As the level of these proteins are fall,…
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Chest congestion is a heavy feeling in the chest that may be accompanied by wheezing, coughing and difficulty breathing. If you are suffering from the flu or the common cold, chest congestion may occur when nasal congestion drips down the…
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Overview “How well you actually take care of your skin is written all over your face,” emphasizes Aimee O’Donnell Saunders, Lead Trainer for LUSH North America. “Not following a healthy lifestyle–drinking plenty of water, eating fresh food, and exercising–can damage…
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A face massage is best when oil is included, to provide a smooth surface so the therapist does not pull and stretch the skin. Sesame oil is one of the most frequently used massage oils in Ayurveda, the traditional healing…
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Overview Skin is one of the largest organs of the human body. It is important to take care of it to prevent damage and disease. Skin care can includes a broad spectrum of coverage ranging from facial care and treatments…
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Using razors to shave hair from your skin isn’t without side effects. Shaving removes the top-most layer of your skin. While this normally results in redness on your skin, it can also open your skin up for infection. Shaving can…
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Dull, dry skin, wrinkles around your eyes and mouth and brown spots on your skin are among the first signs of aging to show up on your face. Though age eventually leaves its mark on everyone, several things can slow…
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Overview Mineral deposits find their way into your hair through hard water, chlorinated water, and hair styling products. Mixing with sebum and dead skin cells, mineral deposits coat the hair shaft causing your hair to look dull and weighed down….
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Overview Chapped lips, typically caused by lack of moisture on the mouth, aren’t merely a cosmetic issue. When you can’t smile or eat without feeling stinging and burning, you might begin to look for a soothing fix and some possible…
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According to the Encyclopedia Britannica website, paraffin wax is a colorless or white, somewhat translucent, hard wax. It consists of a combination of solid straight-chain hydrocarbons which vary in melting point from about 48 to 66 degrees C (120 to…
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Acne is a common skin problem among adolescents, teenagers and many adults. Home remedies provide a safe alternative to commercial acne remedies that are often expensive, unreliable and can cause harmful side effects. Most people want a treatment that works…
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Dark circles under the eyes and even dark shadows around the eyelids are fairly common for women and men, especially those who are fatigued or stressed. Though they are not usually dangerous, darkness around the eyes is not attractive. In…
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Overview Acne occurs when excess oil, environmental pollutants and dead skin cells clog the hair follicles in the skin. Bacteria build up in the follicles and cause inflammation, which leads to cysts, whiteheads, pimples and blackheads. Although several prescription medications…
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Overview Puffiness under the eyes has a variety of causes, but they usually are not serious, according to the Mayo Clinic. Puffy eyes might be a result of fluid retention, which might be caused by lack of sleep, high sodium…
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After fighting the long battle of getting rid of acne, it can be a major disappointment to be left with acne scars. As much of a downer as acne scars can be, you can utilize a variety of treatments to…
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Overview Most people have around 5 million hairs growing all over their body, according to National Institutes for Health data. Although follicles are shed on a regular basis, many people don’t start to miss them until the hair on the…
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