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Stretch Marks: Treatments to Diminish the Appearance 2008-08-24 21:22:00 Though associated with pregnancy, stretch marks are not limited to a particular condition, specific age, or even gender. Kids on a growth spurt might get stretch marks on their arms or hips. Men who lift weights to body build might see the striations pop up on various parts of their body. Women, pregnant or not, often get stretch marks on their breasts, abdomens, thighs and buttocks.And nature, no Read more:Stretch
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Medical Peeling: Results, Cost 2008-08-24 21:18:00 With many options available for helping your skin achieve a nice, healthy look, it may be easy to become confused. This is a list with the most common medical procedures.AHA Chemical PeelHow It Works: Mild chemical solution (alpha-hydroxy acids include glycolic, lactic, or fruit acids) lightly peels skin.Where Its Done: Takes 10 to 15 minutes in doctor's office; no anesthesia. Resume normal activi Read more:Peeling
Q & A: What causes acne? What can I do about acne? 2008-08-24 21:10:00 What is acne?Acne can affect people from ages 10 through 40 and up. Acne can show up as any of the following; congested pores, whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, pustules, or cysts (deep pimples.) These blemishes occur wherever there are many oil (sebaceous) glands, mainly on the face, chest, and back.You can do a lot for your acne if you understand what brings it on and what really doesn't (despite Read more:causes
Foundation: How to select the best one for my skin 2008-08-24 21:03:00 A great makeup is like a house - it needs a good foundation. Admittedly, choosing the right base for your face can be confusing (so many colors, so many choices). But thanks to the wide range of formulas and finishes available today, finding the right one for your skin tone and type has never been easier.Foundation
s today come in five basic formulas:Liquid: Offers light to medium coverage. Extreme
Eye Shadow: Figure out what colors look best on you 2008-08-24 20:59:00 Simple eye makeup can really bring out your eyes, and you don't need six different shadows to do it. For everyday, use one lid color, one highlight color, and one liner color (shadow or pencil depending on your preference) at the most. If you pick neutral shades like browns, grays, and plums, you can actually create several different looks from just three colors.To choose an eye shadow lid color t Read more:Shadow
Mascara Tricks: Six tips make lush lashes a cinch 2008-08-24 20:53:00 A Clean Slate: Start with freshly washed eyelashes
. Never apply new mascara over old mascara unless you want a Tammy Faye look. It's also important never to share your mascara with a friend. Clean the brush with warm water. This will decrease the amount of bacteria on your eyelashes and on your brush. Replace your mascara every one to two months. The World of Curl: If you're going to curl you Read more:Mascara
Skin Care: Myths and Truths 2008-08-24 20:38:00 Always keep in mind that skin, nails, and hair is the temporary final result of a hundred thousand years old evolution. It represents part of the evolution of life and the human being. If it had not proven itself, we would not exist today on this planet.Many of our skin - and cosmetics problems are home made and caused by ourselves. Often, it is better to trust more in the natural abilities of a b Read more:Myths
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Spider Veins: Cause, Prevention, Lasers, Varicose 2008-08-24 15:31:00 Spider VeinsFirst, let's consider the problem-one that's not all that unusual. In the United States, about 41 percent of women and 15 percent of men have unsightly or symptomatic spider veins on their legs. Small red, blue, or purple veins, sometimes called sunburst or starburst vessels due to their appearance, can form anywhere on the legs, from thigh to ankle. While these vessels don't usuall Read more:Cause
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Make Some Sense of Cosmetic Ingredients and Terms 2008-08-23 10:03:00 What does it all mean, fragrance-free, base, hypo-allergenic, etc, etc... Shopping for cosmetics and makeup is becoming more confusing than ever. What do all these ingredients and terms mean and/or do for our skin? Well, in some cases absolutely nothing, some ingredients cause break-outs, irritations, and sensitivity. Others, are actually beneficial and help improve the skin's moisture levels, and Read more:Cosmetic
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Skin Care: Ditch the Dead Skin 2008-08-22 22:40:00 Only when you get rid of the dead skin on your face will your beautiful new skin reveal itself and heal itself.Where is that wonderful, radiant new skin? It’s there. You just can’t see it.The "glue" that holds dead skin onto our faces was once soft but hardens as we age. If you’re wondering why your complexion looks dull, it’s because you’re looking at dead skin. Get rid of it!This is th Read more:Skin Care
Skin Care: Which Sun Block and How Much? 2008-08-22 22:35:00 The Myth about Being "in" the SunI hear people say, "I always wear sun block when I go outside in the summer." This is a good start. Now for the rest of the facts: You are always in the sun.The UV (ultra violet) rays of the sun that reach earth are classified as UVAs and UVBs (UVCs are stopped, so far, by our ozone layer). Each UV class behaves differently.UVB rays burn the skin and cause cancer. Read more:Skin Care
Skin Care: What the Sun Does to Your Skin 2008-08-22 22:28:00 The sun is your skin’s greatest enemy. It is "The Great Destroyer" of skin. Unless you protect your skin from the sun, no treatment, no moisturizer, no vitamin, no exercise, no surgery will help you.What the Sun Does to Your SkinThe sun damages skin in several highly significant ways. It does this by activating free radicals, which are the molecules that attack the lining of all cells. Free radi Read more:Skin Care
Q & A: What is rosacea? 2008-08-22 21:10:00 Q: What is rosacea?A: Rosacea is a condition of excess-blood (hyperemia) characterized by congested capillaries (erythema) and permanent capillary widening or dilation (telangiectasia). Usually involving the middle third of the face, rosacea (specifically acne rosacea) is persistent capillary-hyperactivity often accompanied by general flushing, fluid-retention (edema), small-round-solid-superficia
Q & A: Best Time To Use Skin Care Products 2008-08-22 21:08:00 Q: When is the best time to use skin care products?A: During the night, as we sleep, our body builds and stores what we need to function and will deplete during the day. For this reason, it makes sense to apply the most nutritious products at night. It is during this time that our skin will most accept and incorporate into its system the vitamins, acids and enzymes that our skin needs to be health Read more:Best Time
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Q & A: Smoking, Travel, Bar Soap, Oily Skin 2008-08-22 20:53:00 Q: I’ve noticed that my skin seems to undergo change after prolonged air travel. Can you give me some travel tips to help take care of my skin?A: The stress of traveling tends to weaken the body’s immune system as a whole. It is a good idea to strengthen your body with a high dose (1-gram) of vitamin C. Taken internally as an anti-oxidant, it will assist with boosting natural defense mechanism Read more:Smoking
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Good Skin Sense 2008-08-19 22:17:00 No matter what kind of skin you have, there are some general tips to keep in mind. Factors like your environment and diet can affect your skin greatly, so take a minute to open your eyes to some potential dangers. The result could be a big change in your skin and its appearance.Tanning. Do you love the sun? Live for laying out? Don't feel guilty if the answer is yes; a lot of people do. But it's i Read more:Sense
Q & A: Get Rid Of a Pimple 2008-08-12 01:05:00 I recently heard that toothpaste can get rid of a pimple. Is this true?I've heard this also but I do know that some toothpastes can actually cause acne (especially tarter control), so I'd stick with the tried and true (benzoyl peroxide, etc.)I live in Arizona and am exposed to a lot of sun. Do you have suggestion on sunglasses, or any specialty products that make it easier and safer?Definitely g
Q & A: Shaving Dilemmas, Dry skin 2008-08-12 01:03:00 Shaving DilemmasDear Jill, I am a 16 year old male and have bad spells of acne. These spells come very recent after shaving. I use a straight razor and this could be the case. I believe this b/c my friends use electric razors and don't seem to havenearly as bad of acne as I do. I also wash my face once a day and use an acne controlling solution provided from the BeautiControl company. Do you have Read more:Shaving
Q & A: Bumps on Forehead, Compulsive Picker 2008-08-12 01:01:00 Bumps on ForeheadI have a lot of bumps on my forehead and the only soap I can use is dove is that bad for oily skin and does what you eat have a lot to do with your skin?Dove is harsh believe it or not. They tell you it is sensitive but any soap is not good, even for oily skin. Try a soap-free face cleanser. Bumps on forehead are usually due to hair products or oily hair, be sure to wear your hair
Q & A: Blackheads, Dark Circles, Puffiness around eyes 2008-08-12 00:55:00 BlackheadsI have a question about blackheads... my skin is partly oily and some parts dry, and I have a lot of blackheads. I try to get rid of them by just popping them (I know that's disgusting) and Iuse facial cleansers, but nothing helps. how do you get rid of them?Trust me, it's not disgusting to me. However, you can't really "pop" a blackhead, it need to be pushed out. It's really hard to do Read more:Blackheads
Q & A: Eye area, Glycolic Lotion 2008-08-12 00:51:00 Eye areaI am 38 and have been using Retin A for over 15 years to control acne. My skin still needs to be exfoliated weekly. Can the MD Forte glycol products be used with the Retin A cream?My eyes are dry, puffy, and have a different texture along the dark circle area with tiny light color spots. The spots almost resemble a lizard like texture. I do have allergies also. Is there anything I can do t
Q & A: Blackheads and Large Pores, Hormonal Acne 2008-08-12 00:50:00 Blackheads and Large PoresI am a 26 year old female with oily skin in the t-zone and extremely enlarged pores on my nose and some enlarged pores on my cheeks. My pores seemingly get bigger as the years go by, and they are visible even with heavy foundation and powder. I have tried pore strips, which don't seem to remove many of my blackheads, so I am currently using a pore vacuum that I bought at Read more:Acne
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Q & A: Cysts, Scarring 2008-08-12 00:48:00 CystsI get pimples that just don't seem to go away. My 22 year old face gets blemishes that are red, slightly painful to touch, and do not develop into a whitehead. They do eventually become a little less red and tender, however they leave a bump under the skin as if there is still a blockage trapped there. These lasting rascals have come to be something I live with as I do not want to use make up
Q & A: Medicine, Diet, Allergic Mascara 2008-08-12 00:46:00 Medicine, DietI am a 17 year old girl, and i have had fairly good skin until this year (my senior year) now i almost always have a few pimples on my face. i went to the dermatologist about 2 weeks ago and he said i have "mild acne" and he didn't consider it bad enough to put me on a pill. He prescribed differin gel at night and benzoyl peroxide for the daytime. are these the best medicines? he did Read more:Allergic
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The Role of Diet in Acne 2008-09-09 13:19:00 The site of red, inflamed lesions on the face can disappoint any teenager. In fact, acne can sometimes make an outgoing and extrovert teenager an introvert and withdrawn individual. Such teenagers are often told to avoid chocolates and spicy food. However, the role of diet in acne has been a controversial issue. While some attribute acne to an unhealthy diet, others suggest diet as a cure.The late Read more:Acne
Fighting the Mystery of Cellulite 2008-09-09 13:18:00 Ever wondered what is cellulite? For most women dealing with this has been akin to solving mysteries where you know who the victim is but spend a lot of time and money in determining the wrongdoer. Well, cellulite is the lumpy, irregular fatty deposits that appear as dimpled skin normally around women's hips, buttocks and thighs. And it is a myth that cellulite is an indication of obesity or the f Read more:Cellulite
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Men's Winter Skin Care Tips 2008-10-08 19:45:00 Let's face it men, no matter how much of a tough guy you might consider yourself, your skin is tender. Especially when cold weather comes to town. Fight back with a regular guy's (easy) skincare strategy.All Men Are Created Equal - All Skin Isn'tThat's why the best makers of skincare products offer a variety of cleansers and moisturizers for dry, normal, oily and combination skin. If you're not su
Whiter, Brighter Teeth 2008-10-08 19:43:00 Getting your whites whiter and your brights brighter is no longer only for your laundry. Today, it's easier and safer than ever to get your teeth whiter and cleaner looking, too.For several years, dentists have been offering whitening procedures for those whose teeth are mildly stained or discolored. And now, according to research presented at the conference of the Academy of General Dentistry in Read more:Whiter
Skin Care Q & A: Wrinkles on forehead, Red face, Lines that extend from outside the side of the nose 2008-10-08 19:43:00 Q. I'm curious to know if there is anything on the market that will help the wrinkles on my forehead. I'm 36 and have very few wrinkles compared to others my age - except for the ones on my forehead that I get from lifting my eyebrows, which I'm trying to stop doing. Is there a cream that will help me? I would like to grow out my bangs but won't because of this. Plastic surgery will be a choice la Read more:Lines
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