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How to Thicken Your Skin: Causes & Treatments for Thin Skin

Have you ever wished you had a little thicker skin? Not the ability to roll with the punches, rebound quickly, and not let things get to you, but actual thick skin. Skin that doesn’t show each bump and bruise, or tear easily, resulting in cuts from even the slightest abrasions. Thin skin is a common effect of sun exposure and aging, but we can always work toward preventing further damage. Here’s your guide to understanding your skin’s t...

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Essential Skin Care Tips for Men: How to Treat Dry Skin

Men, how often do you think about skin care? Usually, not until it’s too late. Most men only think about skin care when there’s a problem, and often, that problem started with dry skin. Why is dry skin so prevalent among men? Because most men forget to moisturize. And advertising doesn’t help. Skin care products for men are only recently hitting the market, while many products still target women. But in reality, men’s and women’s skin are ...

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Are Facial Scrubs Good for You? Here’s What Really Happens When You Exfoliate Your Skin

Want to revive dull skin, remove impurities, and minimize your pores – all with one simple product? Of course you do! But contrary to what advertising claims, those aren’t the real effects of exfoliators and scrubs. Exfoliators in almost every product line boast of how they banish dead skin, dirt, oil, and impurities, but they fail to mention that scrubs harm your skin more than they help. Why Do We Exfoliate? If exfoliating isn’t beneficial...

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The Dermatologist’s Guide to Getting Rid of Blackheads

Fact: No one wants a blackhead. When they rear their ugly heads, we’re ready to do whatever it takes to make them disappear. But in our efforts to pick, prod, and push them away, we can destroy our skin. So, if you’re plagued with these unsightly bumps, learn how we recommend to get rid of blackheads without making the problem worse in the long run. What Is a Blackhead? A blackhead (technically named an open comedo) shows up when a plug of oil bloc...

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Shaving Tips for Men: How to Get A Close Shave Without Razor Burn

Shaving is rough on your skin. Think about it — you’re literally scraping a blade over sensitive skin. To make matters worse, many of us are scraping this blade when we’re still half asleep or in a hurry to get out the door. But shaving doesn’t have to wreck your skin. With these shaving tips for men, you can make razor burn disappear and walk out the door with a smooth, clean, shaven face (without even adding time to your morning routine)....

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Moisturizer vs Lotion: What’s the Difference & Which Should You Use?

Do you know what’s in your moisturizers? What are you really putting on your skin? It’s easy to grab a product that boasts the ability to leave your skin feeling hydrated and refreshed, but knowing the specifics about lotion and cream could make the difference in the health of your skin. Types of Moisturizers “Moisturizer” is just a broad term. It’s something you put on your skin to increase comfort and lubrication. As we face the choice...

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What Is Seborrhea? Causes, Symptoms, and How to Treat It

Does your skin change with the seasons? As the weather changes, our skin often experiences some irritations as it tries to adjust. We produce more oil, react differently to products, and often see flare-ups of conditions we’ve had before. So, if you’re noticing some red, itchy patches of skin this time of year (that you maybe noticed in the spring too), you could be dealing with seborrhea. What is Seborrhea? Seborrhea comes from a yeast tha...

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How Do I Shrink My Large Pores?

Ever seen someone with remarkably flawless skin? It’s almost as if their face is made of porcelain rather than the normal porous skin that covers the rest of us. Usually, either these people are pros at applying make-up , or they just have smaller pores. Once you know how to make your pores smaller, a smooth, flawless face isn’t as unattainable as you think. So we all have pores, but why? And why do some pores show up so noticeably? Pores are the w...

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What Causes Warts in Different Parts of the Body?

Back in the age of fairy tales, people blamed warts on frogs and witches. After all, both frogs and witches have warts, so wouldn’t they spread them to anyone they touched? Turns out the logic of fairy tales wasn’t too far off. Warts are simple: people get them from touching other people with warts. These non-cancerous skin growths appear when a virus infects the top layer of skin. And although they aren’t dangerous, they are contagious. If you g...

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8 Myths About Face Skin Care You Need to Stop Believing

It’s hard to make a change. But how long have you been following skin care advice based on myths? The more you learn about face skin care, the more you’ll see it’s time to change a few things. Maybe you’ve been stressing out about how food makes your face break out. Or perhaps you’ve been spending too much on products that aren’t worth the money. Check out these skin care myths to see if you’ve bought into them. Top Skin Care Myths 1. Exp...

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