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Does Retinol Live Up to The Hype? Here are 5 Things You Need to Know About the “Miracle” Product.

We hear about Retinol every day. It’s one of those products that people claim fixes everything from acne scars to cancer. But it can’t be as miraculous as they claim, can it? After learning why and how Retinol works, you may be surprised! 1. What Is It? Retinol, or Retin-A, is a compound-chemical product used to improve the appearance of skin. It does so by increasing the turnover of the skin cells on the face. Derived from Vitamin A, dermatologist...

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How to Treat and Prevent Acne During Pregnancy

Did you know that acne can be an indicator of whether you’re having a boy or a girl? Well, maybe not a fool-proof way, but at least it’s an entertaining way to guess the sex of the baby. If you’re expecting a boy baby, it makes sense in late pregnancy for the acne to worsen. At this point, a boy begins to make testosterone that drives the oil glands to secrete more oil on the mom’s face. Then, the follicles get clogged up and here come the brea...

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How to Treat Cracked Feet for Soft, Smooth Heels

Everyone hates having dry, cracked feet and understandably so – it’s uncomfortable and sometimes unsightly. Fortunately, this is a problem you can fix! With a little intentionality, this thick skin can be a frustration of the past. What Causes Dry Cracked Feet? Enjoy going barefoot? Your feet may not. If you often find yourself shoeless, this could be the cause of your problem. In fact, a lot of people grow thick skin on the bottoms of their feet b...

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Stretch Mark Removal: Which Treatments Really Work?

If you have stretch marks, more than likely you’ve thought about how to get rid of them. Advertisers capitalize on this with new oils and bloggers capitalize on this with new home concoctions, but what would your dermatologist tell you to do? What really works? What Are Stretch Marks? To understand treatment options, you first have to understand stretch marks. Stretch marks are scars that occur when the skin stretches as people grow, maybe in a growt...

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3 Easy Ways to Protect Your Child’s Skin from Sun Damage

Summertime sunshine. Kids create some of their happiest memories during the summer months, but time in the sun needs to be protected. Sunburns result in serious long-term consequences for children, and several easy steps can help protect your children while they continue to make memories. Can Sun Damage a Kid’s Skin? In a word: Yes. In fact, it’s the childhood sunburns that end up resulting in skin cancer as an adult. The burn may come and go now, ...

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Irritated Skin? It May Not Be What You Think.

The only thing worse than having an itch is having an itch you can’t scratch. Irritated skin is annoying to say the least, but becomes exasperating when the cause is unknown and the cure is unfound. Most people blame dry skin for itchiness, but several other factors can cause an itch as well. Allergies Allergies are often the cause of dry skin. Rashes occur in different part of our bodies but you may be able able to figure out what caused it just by...

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How to Treat Poison Ivy in Texas

There’s a lot of poison ivy in Texas. Not the kind you’d find in a Batman movie or the song from the 1950s, but that awful, itchy kind that’s popping up in your backyard. Before you try to get rid of poison ivy with “an ocean of calamine lotion,” make sure you understand what poison ivy is, why you shouldn’t panic about it spreading, and the right way to treat poison ivy. What is Poison Ivy? Poison ivy is a plant that grows like a vine and ...

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Bags Under Your Eyes? Here’s How To Treat Them

As time moves on, that sagging, loose skin under the eye becomes more pronounced. For many, this harsh reality greets them each morning no matter how rested they feel. So why do lines keep getting worse and what can fix those baggy-looking eyes? What Causes Bags Under Your Eyes? Why do under-eye bags gradually worsen over time? Believe it or not, it’s a matter of losing fat. As we age, our faces thin out. Early on in this process the fat disappears f...

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How to Get Started Building Your Cosmetic Regimen

You’ve decided you want to be more diligent about your cosmetic regimen, but where should you begin? You want the best products, so you assume it’s time to head to the department store cosmetic counter. Then you remember what it’s actually like in there: overwhelming is an understatement. Too many products raise too many questions: What do you need? What’s the best thing for you? How much will this cost? And most importantly, what will actually...

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Psoriasis: Causes, Appearance, and Treatments Options

Psoriasis affects as many as 7.5 million people in the United States. And although psoriasis can occur at any age, most people have their first outbreak between the ages of 15 and 35, according to the National Psoriasis Foundation. Many people are affected by psoriasis, but they don’t know what causes it or how it can be treated. Let’s talk about what psoriasis is, what it looks like, where it’s commonly found on the body, and what treatment opti...

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