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Do Crest Whitening Strips Expire?

Even if you take great care of yourself and keep abreast of current fashion trends, your teeth may be yellowing as you get older and betraying your true age. Coffee, tea, wine and cigarettes can also stain teeth, giving them an unattractive brown or yellowish cast.

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What Causes Stretch Marks in Men?

Most often found on the chest, hips, thighs, buttocks and flanks, stretch marks are just as common in men as they are in women. Both genders get stretch marks for the same reasons, and -- unless caused by an infection -- they are usually permanent.

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Swimming After Keratin Treatment

Although there is some debate about the safety and amount of formaldehyde used in keratin hair straightening treatments, many women who have struggled with curly hair and frizz love the results of the procedure.

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Why Does Ink Come Out of a Tattoo?

Even with perfect care, your tattoo will slowly fade and lose ink over time. This is because there is no way to stop the things that happen to your skin as you age. There are, however, ways to slow ink loss.

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What Are the Benefits of Neem Toothpaste?

Neem (Azadirachta indica) is a tropical plant native to Asia. People in India and Africa have been using twigs of the neem tree as toothbrushes for many years and have maintained excellent dental health, even in areas without access to adequate modern dental care.

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Is Bleaching Hair Harmful?

Whether coloring your hair yourself or going to a salon, you absolutely must bleach your hair if you want to dye it a lighter color. Bleaching agents do cause hair damage, even when professionally applied. Professionals, however, know what bleaching agent to use, how best to use it and how to minimize the damage.

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The Effects of Tanning on Stretch Marks

Stretch marks are damaged areas of the skin where the bottom layers of tissue were torn apart because the skin was stretched too quickly. This means that stretch marks are technically scar tissue and will not respond to tanning in the same way as other areas of your skin.

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What Are the Benefits of Using a Steam Room for Acne?

The belief that acne can be treated in a sauna or steam room is pervasive and, unfortunately, untrue. Though relaxing and healthy in other ways, steam does not help with acne treatment and can actually make acne problems worse. There are ways to treat acne, and staying out of of the sauna is one of them.

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