Skincare & Beauty

Overview Benzoyl peroxide (BPO) is a compound that enjoys widespread use as a treatment for acne and other skin conditions. BPO is also used by the food industry, in hair bleaching products and as a polymerization agent. There has been…
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Overview Approximately 60 million Americans suffer some form of baldness, according to Hair Loss Talk, an online resource and support group dedicated to hair loss concerns. While such problems generally strike men older than 50, anyone can suffer from bald…
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Overview When dirt, oil and dead skin cells clog the hair follicles of the skin, acne-causing bacteria multiply and cause inflammation. This results in the formation of pimples, cysts and acne blemishes. Tretinoin, also known as Retin-A and Avita, treats…
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Overview Most women get acne, typically starting when they are teenagers, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). Because hormone fluctuations often drive acne, women can suffer from the skin disorder in adulthood when they become pregnant or if…
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Overview If your baby looks like she has dandruff in her hair, this is a condition called cradle cap, a type of seborrhea that affects infants. Mayo Clinic experts believe that one factor that can cause cradle cap is the…
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Acne pustules and blackheads occur when oil blocks a hair follicle and forms a plug. Blackheads are open at the surface of the skin, causing the dirt and oil in the pore to oxidize and turn dark. Pustules are closed,…
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Overview Taking a tincture offers one way to benefit from the medicinal properties of herbs. A common way to ingest holistic remedies, tinctures present an alternative for those who cannot swallow pills, tables or capsules. Tinctures are often mixed with…
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Overview Static electricity can accumulate in your hair from your hairbrush, your clothing or even the carpet. Static is more likely to cling to hair when it is dry and cold outside. Step 1 Brush your hair with a hairbrush…
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Overview The most common skin condition that affects Americans is acne, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Hormones are thought to play a part in triggering acne. This condition is most common in teenagers; however, anyone can be affected…
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Overview Ingrown hair occurs when the hair that has been removed by shaving grows back into the follicle. The condition can cause the skin to look inflamed and feel irritated. If you shave the hair on your arms or your…
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Overview Acne occurs when the pores in the skin become blocked by sebum, an oil that occurs naturally. This blockage can cause pores to become inflamed and erupt into pustules. Hormonal acne is most common during adolescence, when the increase…
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Overview Blackheads form when pores become blocked. The plug, which is usually made up of dead, dried skin cells, sebum (the oil produced in hair follicles) and dirt, turns black when exposed to air. Blackheads can form just about anywhere…
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