Your eyes are the windows to your soul, so don't let dry under-eye skin pull focus away from them. Dry skin that occurs under the eyes occurs frequently because the area of skin is naturally thinner and contains no oil glands.
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If your swollen, puffy eyes are the first thing people notice, it’s time to deflate them back to normal size as quickly as possible. Puffiness is caused by excess fluid, so diffusing it allows the skin to return to looking rested and refreshed.
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If decades pass as you struggle with an oil-slick complexion, it’s time to admit it may be a lifelong battle. Although hormones and heredity control how long your face stays oily, you can successfully stop the shine.
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Daily blow-drying, backcombing and hair-color experimenting can leave your hair looking like that of the bride of Frankenstein. To soothe those stiff locks back into silky smoothness, try a homemade oil treatment made from a few kitchen staples and some heavenly scented herbs.
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Eating fruits and veggies is the best way to get all the vitamins and nutrients your body needs to function properly. Yet, topical applications of some nutrients, such as vitamin E, also have health benefits, especially for the skin.
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Thick, strong nails not only look better, they feel better too. Washing dishes, exposure to nail polish remover and dry winter air are just a few of the causes of thin nails. No matter what caused them to weaken, essential oils can help strengthen and thicken your nails, returning them to a healthy condition.
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Almonds are a healthful part of a balanced diet because they contain the beneficial fatty acid omega-3, which improves brain function and circulation. The benefits of the all-mighty almond don’t stop at being a nutritious snack. A topical application of the oil from this wonder nut benefits the face in several ways.
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Eyeglasses take a lot of abuse such as getting tossed upon countertops and into junk-filled purses, not to mention being sat on. This carelessness often results in scratches that are annoying and that negatively impact vision. If your eyeglasses are hazy due to scratches from improper care, don’t fret.
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As if acne breakouts on your face weren’t bad enough, now you notice the red, inflamed pustules showing up on your arms too. Acne breakouts on your body are caused by many of the same reasons as facial acne. Toss in the extra sweat, body lotion or daily sunscreen, and it’s a wonder the arm acne didn’t appear sooner.
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Cracked and ragged cuticles aren’t just unsightly -- they are unhealthy. Damaged cuticles can allow bacteria, fungus and dirt to get under your skin, leading to infection. If your cuticles need a little TLC, deep moisturizers will soothe and heal them.
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Dry, frizzy hair occurs any time of the year and is caused by a lack of humidity in winter and the sun’s rays in the summer. When hair cries out for help, many people head to the salon or the store for the latest and greatest deep-moisturizing product.
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Sesame oil offers many health benefits due to its high levels of good mono- and polyunsaturated fats. The oil also has many skin benefits when applied topically as well.
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If that pimple on your chin just won’t go away, it may be due to tweezing and plucking out stray hairs. Even if you gently pull out facial hair, it can still damage the hair follicle, which increases the chances of improper hair growth.
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