Skincare & Beauty

Skin, the largest organ in the body, covers a surface area of about 18 square feet in a healthy adult. The outer layer of skin, the epidermis, is made up of dead, flattened cells and is less than 1/100th of…
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More than 70 percent of women remove the hair on their legs at least three times per week, says “Women’s Health” magazine. Wax hair removal lasts much longer than shaving, so you do not need to tackle body hair as…
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There is no need to spend lots of money at a salon. Deep conditioning for your hair is as close as your kitchen. Many ingredients in your kitchen provide healthy conditioning without chemical additives and preservatives. As an added benefit,…
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Overview As your skin ages, it grows thinner, and cells regenerate more slowly. Elasticity and fullness give way to wrinkles and sagging skin. Dryness and imperfections in tone develop. Some cosmetic products and procedures can address dry skin, age spots,…
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Overview Acne strikes about 40 million to 50 million people in the U.S. each year, most of them teenagers or young adults, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). Most commonly, the pimples and inflammation will clear without leaving…
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Clearasil Ultra Rapid Action Treatment Cream is an over-the-counter anti-acne treatment designed to lessen the amount of facial breakouts. It comes in a 1-oz. squeeze tube and advertises lower redness and breakouts within four hours of treatment. As of April…
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Overview Acne is a common skin problem affecting millions of individuals around the world. Acne is formed when your sebaceous glands are overstimulated or your skin pores are clogged with bacteria. Causes of acne include diet, puberty, medications and genetics….
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The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) notes that sebum, a bodily oil, enters the hair follicle and the pore and seeps onto the skin surface. The most effective acne products include soaps, topical applications and…
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A blackhead occurs when the skin’s natural oils become trapped inside a pore. As the air oxidizes it, the oil turns black. While blackheads occur among many skin types, the Health and Wellness Tips website explains that oily skin is…
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Overview Rosacea is a progressive dermatological condition that affects adults. The face—mainly the cheeks, forehead and nose—are the areas most commonly affected. In severe cases, the neck, back and ears may be affected, and the condition may cause swelling of…
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Overview While your teen years can be fun and exciting, they can also introduce plenty of new challenges. Puberty, for example, brings hormonal changes that cause teen boys to grow facial hair and produce extra facial oil. Yet managing breakouts…
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Pumice rock is an igneous stone that forms from cooled and hardened lava. The pumice rock is classified as a glass because it contains no crystal structure or mineral qualities. The rock contains tiny bubbles of gas, rendering it lightweight…
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Frizzy hair occurs when the cuticle, the scaly outer layer of the hair, becomes open and exposed to the environment. This makes hair porous, and it loses moisture to the environment, leaving hair dry and frizzy. By choosing the right…
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Overview Ingrown cheek hairs are sometimes known as razor bumps or pseudofolliculitis barbae. This condition primarily affects men who are African American or Hispanic. According to the Mayo Clinic, ingrown hairs are most common in African American men who are…
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Most people have experienced acne at one time or another. For some people, the acne goes away quickly, leaving few marks or scars. Other people experience dark acne scars that last for years. The Nemours Foundation explains that there are…
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Acne is a frustrating skin condition that millions of Americans experience. While it is most common in teenagers, even adults experience acne from time to time. The American Academy of Dermatology states that fluctuating hormone levels are often to blame…
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Being a young woman can be stressful because there are so many changes occurring in the woman’s body and in the woman’s life. From the ages of 13 to 25, women go through many life events, such as changing schools,…
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Pimples originate in pores in the skin. Pores contain cells that produce hair and glands that secrete oil called sebum. The body is covered in skin pores that are susceptible to becoming clogged with dirt, oil and bacteria, which causes…
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Overview If your hair stands on end during cold, winter days, your hair may have conducted static electricity. Static electricity creates flyaway hair when the weather is particularly dry, and no amount of brushing or styling will reduce the problem….
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Overview As you age, your skin goes through many changes, such as wrinkles, age spots and thinning. The skin loses the fatty layers that protect tissue from injury, while collagen fiber production decreases. This results in thinner skin that is…
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Overview Women are always searching for new ways to eliminate lines and wrinkles. For years, Botox has been touted as a safe and effective tool. But has it found a new use—as a lip plumper? While Botox may not actually…
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There are plenty of reasons to make your own skincare products at home: You can ensure the quality of the ingredients; save money; reduce packaging waste; and get creative with your own blends. Homemade skin care products also make great…
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Overview Removing a blackhead without causing pain or infection requires a bit of finesse. It also takes a commitment to backing off once the job is finished. Continuing to pick at or squeezing the skin after removing the plug can…
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Overview A romantic foot massage can be the perfect way to enhance intimacy. Erasing tension and lowering the barriers between two people is often difficult. Soft music, a hint of flowers in the air and a few sensual massage techniques…
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Overview If you wake up with puffy eyes, even if you’ve gotten a full night of sleep, your condition may have a variety of causes. Puffy eyes can be caused by sagging skin underneath the eyes due to old age…
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Overview Most of the time, the peach-fuzz hair on a woman’s upper lip is only obvious to the woman herself. Still, many women worry about facial hair, and it’s easy enough to solve the problem at home with a homemade…
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Overview Chapped lips are more than a cosmetic concern. They can cause considerable pain and are vulnerable to cracking and infection. The lips do not contain oil glands like the rest of the skin, which means they lack natural protection…
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Overview Cracked heels are cosmetically unappealing and, in severe cases, pose health risks. Severely cracked heels develop deep fissures that bleed, are painful and at risk for infection. The cause of cracked heels is dry skin. A common cause of…
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Many people are dealing with acne, one of the most common skin conditions. It causes raised lesions, often called blemishes or pimples, on the face, neck, chest and upper back. Though it generally affects teenagers, adults also have to deal…
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Overview Fresh, dewy skin starts with regular exfoliation. Though it’s certainly possible to have great skin without ever exfoliating, exfoliation makes the process easier. By increasing the flow of blood to your skin, exfoliation makes sure your face has the…
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