Acne Treatment, Anti-Aging Strategies, and Scar Management

Treatment for common skin concerns ranges from acne and pigmentation correction to structural skin firming and keloid scar management.

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Clay Masks for Acne

Therapeutic masks constitute a significant share of the commercial treatments available for clearing facial acne. Designed to be applied to the face and left to harden for several minutes, facial masks may have several active ingredients, including sulfur, botanical extracts and even clay.

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The Effects of Bleach on Skin & Eyes

Bleach is a chlorine-based chemical solution that is widely sold in grocery stores and has numerous household applications, but it can be very dangerous. In addition to the household variety, there are also several formulations of more potent industrial bleach, and their health risks are even greater.

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What Are the Causes of Dark Pigmented Skin on Lower Calves?

Dark spots or patches on the skin are not uncommon, but there are numerous potential causes for this irregularity. Some of these causes tend to disproportionately affect the skin on the lower calves, while others may appear anywhere on the body.

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Problems With Liquid Collagen

Collagen is a naturally occurring protein that exists in the skin and other connective tissue, but it breaks down as you age, resulting in skin that is increasingly wrinkled and saggy.

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Aloe Vera Gel Hair Benefits

Aloe vera gel is widely known for its soothing, cooling skin care applications, but somewhat lesser known are its benefits to the hair and scalp.

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