A persistent blackhead can be as bothersome as an unwelcome house guest. These pesky black dots form when oil, dead skin cells and bacteria block the pores, and then stay open and get exposed to air.
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Whiteheads are little white bumps that appear because dead skin cells, sebum and oil are clogged in pores under the skin. Wipe out whiteheads around your mouth with a consistent facial-cleansing routine twice daily.
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Whether you're in the office or out on the town, don't let slippery shoes make you walk wobbly, twist an ankle or fall flat on your face. Shoes without slip-resistant material can be annoying, embarrassing and downright dangerous. The good news is that you don't have to swap sexiness for safety.
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What you put into your body usually shows on the outside. If you eat burgers and fries every day, you're likely to gain weight; smoking dries out your skin and encourages wrinkles. The same holds true for proper nutrition and whiteheads.
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A sweaty, shiny nose can dampen your day. Dealing with excessive face sweat is never fun, but a variety of at-home and medical remedies have been successful at combating this embarrassing problem.
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There are many reasons why a woman may suddenly start losing her hair: hormone changes after giving birth, underactive or overactive thyroid, chemotherapy and side effects to a medication are among the common culprits.
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It happens to the best of us. We pull a comfy pair of sweatpants out of the dryer only to find that the drawstring has slipped out. If the pants have elastic, there really is no need to re-thread the string unless you feel it somehow adds to the style of the pant.
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It's never pleasant swimsuit shopping when you feel self-conscious about a certain body part. If your butt is larger than you'd like for the summer, take heart -- there are a certain swimsuit cuts, colors and patterns that can shrink your backside while expanding your confidence.
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When acne strikes, it can be a bumpy ride. Dealing with pimples, whiteheads and embedded blackheads is stressful until you find the right products to wipe out oil and sebum, kill bacteria and soothe the skin.
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If you're looking for a break after you successfully banished a blemish, think again. The red marks leftover from popping a pimple or having a deep cystic lesion can linger unless you resolve to take more acne action.
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Dry, dead skin is never pretty, especially if it refuses to peel and reveal fresh skin underneath. The good news is that you can help speed up the peeling process by using gentle exfoliating and moisturizing products. The key is to do so in stages as to not take off too much skin before it's ready.
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Blackheads rear their ugly heads just about anywhere on the body, but they can be particularly unnerving when they pop up on the chest. A blackhead happens when sebum and oil join together in a hair follicle and then reach the skin's surface.
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Pimples pop up whether you're 13 or 35 -- and rarely do they go away overnight. No matter how hard you try to push the pimple party away, there will always be a few headstrong pustules that don't want to leave.
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Blackheads can put a dark cloud over your complexion. These tiny black bumps are a combination of oil, dead skin cells and bacteria that get into your skin and clog your pores. The area turns black when the air hits it; otherwise, these elements stay under the skin and turn into a pimple or whitehead.
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Large facial oil glands are likely to occur in people with oily skin and big pores. Oil glands are usually microscopic and not noticeable but, in some people, they can turn into little tumors called sebaceous hyperplasia papules.
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Dry, scaly skin can be unsightly and embarrassing -- not to mention itchy. Whether you're peeling from a sunburn, struggle with eczema or simply need a respite from cold weather, there are different ways you can seal in moisture so your skin looks fresh and feels good all day.
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The perfect two-day shadow looks good for the weekend, but a close shave puts your best face forward during the work week. Not only does it look sharp, but in some cases it can actually help your chances at snagging that coveted job. But getting rid of facial hair shadow isn't always smooth sailing.
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Hair loss occurs for a variety of reasons. You may have an auto-immune disease such as alopecia or imbalanced hormones due to pregnancy or your age; genes also can dictate male pattern baldness.
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There's nothing attractive about a blackhead rearing its ugly head. Whether you have one or a cluster to combat, it'll be much easier if you're armed with the proper products and tools. A blackhead forms when oil and sebum in the hair follicle reaches the surface of your skin.
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Let's face it: blackheads can be difficult to cover up. The mixture of oil and sebum that hits the skin's surface creates large black dots that darken your skin, enlarge your pores and look unsightly.
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