Skincare & Beauty

Burt’s Bees Hand Salve advertises to be 98.05% natural and a look at the ingredients backs that claim up. It is packed with herbs and oils designed to lock in moisture and soften hands. Directions show that the hand salve…
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Overview If you notice white flakes in your scalp and on your shoulders, you may be suffering from dandruff. Dandruff occurs when skin on the scalp flakes and falls off, which may be itchy, uncomfortable and unsightly. In most cases,…
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Overview If you have suffered through a bad plucking or wax job, you may be anxious to grow out your eyebrows. Luckily, there are natural remedies as well as products that can help speed up eyebrow growth. While waiting for…
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Though anyone can get facial acne, the Mayo Clinic notes that most acne appears on the face due to hormonal issues, and therefore teenagers undergoing hormonal changes as part of the maturation process are more likely to suffer from the…
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In the 2007 article, “A Practical guide to Scalp Disorders,” Ramon Grimalt, MD, of the University of Barcelona in Spain, reports that the high follicle density on the head combined with the high rate of sebum production makes the scalp…
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Overview Removing hair from your body is not a necessity, but nearly everyone does it at some point. Whether it’s for comfort, aesthetics, fun, cultural, or religious reasons, removing hair from your body–including your buttocks–can be simple. There are hundreds…
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Overview Since the skin is the largest organ in the body, dry brush detox enthusiasts claim that this technique aids the body in eliminating toxins. The skin is also known as the third kidney, according to naturopath Dr. Denice Moffat…
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Overview Stretch marks are white or purple lines on your body that occur when tissue under your skin when your skin is stretched to the point of breaking down and tearing. Stretch marks often occur after rapid weight loss, weight…
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Overview Weaves are an increasingly popular way to get the hair color, length and texture you want without having to make any major changes to your natural hair. Unfortunately, hair weaves can also leave your natural hair dry, broken and…
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Overview Acne is caused when excess oil, dirt and dead skin cells clog a pore and cause bacteria to grow, which in turn causes the pore to swell and become a pimple, blackhead or whitehead. There are many treatments available…
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Overview Aloe is a succulent plant with thick, meaty leaves that contain a transparent gel. Aloe gel is known for its healing and soothing properties. Aloe can be used internally and externally by humans. It is relatively easy to grow,…
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Overview Acne occurs when the opening of the skin’s pores get clogged with dead skin cells, which in turn blocks the sebum, or oil, inside the pores. Whiteheads and blackheads form. The P.acnes bacterium infects the sebum and multiplies, causing…
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Acne is almost always hormone-related, which makes it a much bigger problem than just a skin issue. The great news is that there are lots of things you can do for free that will help you to control and manage…
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Overview Acne is a disorder of the sebaceous glands and the hair follicles. It occurs when the sebaceous glands secrete too much of an oily substance known as sebum. Excess sebum can clog the hair follicles, which may then erupt…
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Overview Parabens are chemicals used to preserve cosmetics, industrial products and pharmaceuticals. They’re used to help preserve these products and to help prevent the growth of potentially harmful germs. The use of parabens is controversial and some people choose to…
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A stone massage can utilize either hot or cold stones. Different types of stones offer various benefits. Practitioners believe a stone massage can relax the muscles and relieve health-depleting stress. Basalt According to the Basalt Stone website, basalt stones are…
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The LifeCell Skin Care system is designed to eliminate the fine lines and crow’s feet that aging skin typically exhibits. While touted by a stream of Hollywood celebrities, there is very little information about the product on its own website….
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The presence of dark circles around the eyes may signify the thinning of the lower eyelid, the transparency of the skin, the dilation of underlying blood vessels or the effects of sun damage. Each of these factors can produce unwanted…
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Overview Salicylic acid is a common ingredient in medications for various skin problems, including acne. It is safe and effective for most acne sufferers when used as directed, according to the National Institutes of Health. It tends to treat the…
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Unwanted hair growth has launched a multi-billion dollar hair removal industry that involves products such as razors, tweezers, electric shavers and chemical depilatories. Nair ranks as one of the most recognized brands of depilatory. Nair uses specialized active ingredients to…
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Facial masks, whether home-made, store-bought or spa-applied, are formulated for specific skin types and conditions. When choosing a mask, you should consider your skin’s needs. If your skin type is oily, you’ll want a mask that contains drawing ingredients. Someone…
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No one wants a nose full of blackheads. Those nasty black spots can show up on your nose and face. Getting rid of them is no easy task, but several tools are available to help you rid your face of…
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Skin that looses moisture due to sun damage, dry air, cold weather, hot water or harsh soaps and detergents may look ashy and begin to crack. If your doctor determines that your dry skin is not due to any type…
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Acne is a skin condition that causes blemishes, such as zits, cysts, pimples, blackheads and whiteheads. Teenagers, pregnant women, women who are close to menstruating and people who are taking certain medicines are most likely to have an acne breakout,…
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Overview There are several reasons you might want to make your own face cream. Making skin care products at home lets you control your ingredients so you can avoid chemicals you don’t want to use, gives you the ability to…
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Overview According to the American Academy of Dermatology, 8 million people see the dermatologist for acne every year. They spend millions of dollars on over-the-counter skin creams, medicines and skin cleaners. However, there are many ways to cure acne using…
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Overview Cracked feet, or foot fissures, occur when friction or prolonged pressure splits open dry skin on the feet. Eczema, psoriasis, diabetes, and hypothyroidism increase the risk of developing foot cracks, and the heels are more likely to crack than…
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Overview The vast majority of those suffering from acne are young—the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) says about 85 percent of teenagers suffer from pimples at any given time. But adults can also get acne but likely will have different…
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Acne is extremely common among teenagers, both male and female. Whether it lasts for a couple weeks or for the entirety of adolescence, acne, which is defined as a continuous outbreak of pimples, affects millions of people throughout the world….
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Your lips help you communicate, eat, sense, feel, smile, frown and kiss, making them an important part of your body. The lips also protect your mouth by acting as doors, blocking unwanted substances from entering your mouth. The lips are…
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