Improving aesthetic appearance involves a range of treatments from topical retinoids and acids to injectable fillers and advanced laser technology.
“A woman who cuts her hair is about to change her life.” —Coco Chanel. We’ve all made the mistake of walking into the hair salon with a picture of Jennifer Aniston or Taylor Swift and walking out looking like…well, not like the picture.
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Instagram's 'No Makeup' hashtags is garnering over 15 million photos — but just how empowering are women finding this phenomenon to be?
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Here are seven of the most controversial skin care ingredients and what the latest research has to say about their safety.
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New research claims that tattoos may be affecting your workout by altering the way your body sweats.
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From Chris Pratt's uber-relaxing facial to John Stamos' secret to ageless skin, here are 10 famous crush-worthy men on their beauty rituals.
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From dancers to models and yoga instructors, here are 12 body-positive Instagrammers who will make you love the skin you're in.
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Daphne Selfe, 89, who's been dubbed "the world's oldest supermodel," recently landed a major beauty campaign with cosmetic company Eyeko, adding to the list of actors and other professionals proving that you don't have to be washed up by the age of forty.
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Gel manicures might be long-lasting, but they can do a number on your nails. Here, learn about the most common risks.
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There are some seriously strange skin care, makeup and hair hacks floating around the internet—like buffing out foundation with a condom.
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Wearing makeup while working out can be tricky. The last thing you want when you’re out running is for your makeup to be running too.
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The practice of taking detoxification baths is based on the idea of drawing toxins out through the skin during a bath by putting substances in the water that are thought to draw toxins out of the body.
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Belly button piercings, also known as navel piercings, are one of the most common body piercings performed, especially among women.
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Permanent makeup is a form of plastic surgery that is done through a process called micropigmentation. To give you the look of having eyeliner always on, a hand-held device is used to puncture the skin and push the pigment into the skin around the eyes.
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Preparation H is an over-the-counter hemorrhoid ointment also known for its off-label use as a treatment for dark circles. The idea is that because Preparation H works to temporarily shrink swollen tissue, topical applications to the under-eye area could temporarily de-puff bags.
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Sunken eyes and circles can make you appear exhausted and unhealthy. These round, uniform areas under the eyes, have darker pigment than the rest of the skin. This issue is caused by a variety of factors, including lifestyle, sun exposure and thinning skin.
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You need to wash your face to remove oil, bacteria, makeup and dirt, and keep your pores unclogged. Washing your face with water alone removes only about 65 percent of oil and dirt, according to the Canadian Edition of Skin Care Guide, so you should use soap when you wash.
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Oatmeal milk baths combine the soothing properties of milk and oatmeal, both of which are associated with reducing skin redness and irritation. Oatmeal is especially known for its skin moisturizing benefits, while milk helps to quench the skin and relieve redness.
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When you get a tattoo, you might be surprised to discover that your skin on and around the tattoo will itch for days while your body heals itself. When you compare the process of dermatological healing to the process of tattooing, it is easy to see why a new tattoo itches.
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The topical cream Retin-A, also known by its generic name tretinoin, is used for a variety of skin conditions. According to the Mayo Clinic, Retin-A is manufactured by Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceuticals and prescribed as a treatment for severe acne, skin discoloration and as a wrinkle reducer.
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You look and feel your best when wearing a shirt that hugs your body perfectly and fits just the way you want it to. When that shirt shrinks, it no longer fits properly. You don’t have to throw out your favorite shirt or stuff it in a drawer because it’s too short on you.
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