Cosmetic Procedures, Nail Health, and Anti-Aging Treatments

Improving aesthetic appearance involves a range of treatments from topical retinoids and acids to injectable fillers and advanced laser technology.

How to Use a Nail Buffer

Daily wear and tear can really take a toll on the luster of your fingernails. With monthly buffing and a little spit and polish -- minus the spit -- you can restore their natural sheen.

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The Best Colors of Clothing to Wear to Bring Out the Green in Eyes

The color of money and the symbol of renewal, more and more people are trying to go green. If you are part of the lucky green-eyed population, or even have just a few flecks of green, find fashion in the most flattering shades for those times when you want your eyes to shine.

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How to Reduce Puffy Eyes Due to Sinuses

Reduce and eliminate puffy eyes caused by sinusitis with these effective home remedies, treatments, and medical interventions. Learn how to alleviate sinus pressure, congestion, and swelling to get rid of bags under your eyes.

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Charcoal Soap & Acne

Charcoal and soap—two words that don't seem to go together. Yet in recent years, activated charcoal—a specially processed form of carbon—has increasingly been used in natural soaps and cleansers. Charcoal, it's said, draws impurities and toxins out of the skin, helping to relieve acne and other skin problems.

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Soap & Skin Irritation

Skin irritation refers to any type of discomfort in the skin, such as itching or burning. Irritation usually develops in response to an external trigger, such as extreme temperatures or sensitivities to a particular soap or detergent.

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Substitutes for Castile Soap

Made from olive oil, Castile soap is an ingredient in many skincare products, including liquid soaps used to wash the face and body. Consider using a non-soap face cleanser, glycerin or other vegetable or nut oils.

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How to Make Cocoa Butter at Home

Cocoa butter, also known as "oil of theobroma," is the fat extracted from the cocoa bean, according to Drugs.com. It is bland in taste but has many uses in and outside of the kitchen. In the kitchen, it is used in making chocolate and gives chocolate confections their smooth texture.

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Tips for Reducing Ear Piercing Pain

How much a piercing hurts will partly depend on where it is located. Common earlobe piercings usually don’t hurt much because the area is fleshy. Piercings at the top of the ear or the inner portion of ear cartilage might hurt more, however.

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How to Do Situps With a Belly Button Ring

Many people are worried about doing situps after having their navels pierced due to a myth that you can ruin your belly button ring with the exercise. Normal exercise is perfectly safe after piercing your navel.

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How to Remove Earrings From Newly Pierced Ears for Sports

Newly pierced ears require special care for about six to eight weeks after the piercing. During this time, situations may arise that make it necessary to remove the piercing studs. Such situations may involve a particular dress code at school or work and athletic activities.

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Creams for Dark Underarms

Underarm skin may become darker than surrounding skin for reasons as simple as excessive sweating or friction from shaving with a dull blade. It may also be related to more persistent medical issues like hyperpigmentation or acanthosis nigricans, a skin condition resulting from excess insulin.

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Hats That Suit Large Heads

Whether you're a man or a woman, choosing a hat can be challenging if you have a larger-than-average head. You need to find a hat that not only fits, but also flatters your head and face.

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Does an Off the Shoulder Dress Work for Broad Shouldered Women?

An off-the-shoulder dress can create a sexy, yet casual look no matter your frame. A broad-shouldered woman can wear this look by being strategic about her styling. If this is your body type, you can rock an off-the-shoulder frock by being mindful of accessory choices, color options and more.

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Home Tips for Body Toning Oil

Body toning oil may reduce the appearance of cellulite and sagging areas of skin on the face and body. Several manufacturers have firming oils and treatments on the market and the costs for these products vary. According to Valerie Ann Worwood, author of "The Complete Book of Aromatherapy,"

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How to Heal a Damaged Cuticle

Cuticles work hard: They protect the sensitive space between where your skin ends and your fingernail begins from damage and infection. Because the skin here is so delicate, it's easy for it to become dry and damaged, leading to cracking, peeling and ripping that is uncomfortable and unattractive.

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What Are the Benefits of Sulfur Soap?

Sulfur soap is a type of body wash that has numerous health benefits. These benefits can range from treating skin disorders to simply cleaning your body efficiently. Sulfur soap is available in shampoos, lotions, ointments, soaps, creams and gels.

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How to Use Coconut Oil on the Face

Coconut oil is an all natural beauty multitasker. Found on any grocery store shelf this versatile oil, commonly used in healthy cooking, can also be incorporated into a chemical free skincare regimen thanks to its moisturizing, antioxidant and antibacterial properties.

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