Skin Care Basics: Moisturizers, Sunblock & Dark Spots

Proper skin care basics involve understanding the order of sunblock and primer application. Discover how to wash your face with jojoba oil, lighten skin tone at home, and use glycolic acid toners and aloe vera to manage dark spots and redness.

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How to Stimulate Collagen & Elastin Production in the Body

The elasticity and structure of your skin is maintained by two vital proteins called elastin and collagen. These proteins make up nearly 25 percent of your body’s total protein count. As you get older, they decrease. Knowing how to increase these vital proteins will help you keep your skin looking healthy and youthful.

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Causes of Dark Skin on the Chin

Black spots, or hyperpigmentation, are a common dermatological complaint affecting both men and women. It is a condition in which the skin pigment melanin is unevenly distributed in the skin. These spots are medically harmless provided they do not thicken or change color, which may indicate skin cancer.

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