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How Sugary Drinks Affect Your Skin

According to a study by Harvard University, approximately 160 million Americans consume a sugary drink every day, and one in four of those drinks have at least 200 calories. You already know that...

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5 Red Hot Sun Protection Mistakes Men Make

At one point or another, guys always learn the hard way when it comes to protecting their skin from UV rays. Whether we miss a couple spots, apply it too late, or just don’t apply it at all, we’re...

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Turn Up: How Alcohol Affects Your Skin

We are not here to rain on your parade. Enjoying a refreshing adult beverage from time to time can be relaxing and fun, and studies even show that ingredients in red wine are associated with redu...

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5 Fresh Ideas for Outdoor Spring Fun

It’s time to trade in your jackets for t-shirts, sweats for shorts and TV time for the great outdoors. After an endless winter, spring is finally here, and what better way to celebrate sunny skies...

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Age and Beauty: How Your Skincare Routine Should Change as You Age

If you’re a creature of habit, you may still be using the same skincare routine that you were using 20 years ago, like that harsh alcohol-based face wash from high school. Then there are those on ...

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6 Bizarre Celebrity Beauty Secrets

Celebrities. We love them, we hate them—we love to hate them. Despite your love-hate relationship with the rich and famous, you cannot deny that for some reason, they are always looking fabulous. ...

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How Make-up Affects Your Skin: Choosing the Right Look for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and if you’re one of the 62 percent of adults in America who celebrate this day of love, you probably already have plans for the perfect date wearing th...

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Central Heating vs. Your Skin: What to Do Indoors to Keep Your Skin Healthy

Nothing feels better than stepping through the doors of your home on a cold winter’s day. Escaping from the frigid temperatures and chilling winds into your warm and toasty living room is great, b...

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Fighting Pale Winter Skin: Are Sunless Tanners Safe?

Television, movies and the media have long glorified “tanned” skin on that segment of the population not naturally blessed with melanin. Naturally pale celebrities work to have that sun-kissed glo...

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Defeating Your Winter Skin Woes

I just love what winter does for my skin … said no person ever. Gone are the days of sweating it out in the sun and humidity. Once you’ve traded in your bathing suit for a parka, you also need to...

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5 Crazy Tips for Fighting Wrinkles

You know the old adage—pain is beauty. While that may be a little extreme, the truth is some women (and men) will try just about anything to keep their skin looking young. Celebrity culture has ma...

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7 Simple Skincare Tips for Before and After the Gym

We all love to exercise to relieve stress and look our best, but when you’re sweating up a storm at the gym three days a week, exercise can start to become your skin’s worst enemy. But don’t worry...

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How to Live With Sensitive Skin

Between dry spots and blemishes and those dreaded fine lines, dealing with sensitive skin is no walk in the park. When you have sensitive skin, it’s as if even a single hour outdoors is a recipe f...