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5 Autumn Skin Care Blunders You May Be Making

Buh-bye summer heat and humidity. Hello cool, crisp autumn air. While we’re relishing the temperature change, autumn’s dry air is silently stripping the moisture from our skin without us even real...

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The 7 Best Skincare Products $30 and Under

When it comes to buying the skincare products that help bring out the best you, you typically get more for your money, right? Well, not always. Remember, what matters most with skincare products i...

You are What You Eat

You’ve heard that old adage, “you are what you eat.” What you may not have heard is that what you eat can also affect your skin. Don’t stress (that’s bad for your skin too!). While processed an...

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5 Fresh Tips for Achieving a Flawless Face

Let’s face it, we’ve all peered in the mirror and pinpointed things we wish we could fix. Some things we’re stuck with, like Mom’s hips and Dad’s lanky build, but other things we can change (Note:...

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Does Your Skin Make You Look Older?

Whether we like to admit it or not, our skin is susceptible to aging just like our muscles and joints. As we get older, the skin naturally loses the essential fats that give it the smooth texture ...

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5 Great Outdoor Activities to Do as a Family

The crickets are chirping, the birds are singing, and the sun is shining upon another gorgeous summer day. No, you can’t enjoy the sights and sounds of summer from the comfort of the couch and the...

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6 Simple Steps to Shore up Your Summer Skin Care Routine

Between baking on the beach and catching rays from the outfield bleachers, our skin can take a serious beating come summer. Sure, we all know about the importance of using sunscreen, but maintaini...

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5 Reasons You Should Make an Appointment with the Dermatologist, Stat

There’s an old Seinfeld episode in which Jerry accuses Elaine’s friend, a dermatologist, of not being a “lifesaver” but a “Pimple Popper MD.” Truth? Dermatologists ARE lifesavers! With skin cancer...

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Fantastic Foods for Boosting Your Skin's SPF

Whether you believe it not, numerous studies across the globe have shown that you can actually boost your skin’s natural SPF by eating certain foods. While you should continue to use sunscreen if ...

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5 Totally Bizarre Facials

Is beauty really only skin deep? Well, that depends on whose skin you’re talking about. Sadly, millions of Americans are paying the price now because of their efforts trying to achieve the perfect...

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Does Makeup with an SPF Provide Enough Sun Protection?

We’ve all heard the warnings—never leave the house without sunscreen. Even on cloudy days, we are exposed to dangerous ultraviolet rays responsible for melanoma, as well as skin discoloration, wri...

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6 Surprising Things You Do That Age Your Skin

She was the face that burned us all: Tan Mom, the Nutley, NJ woman accused of child abuse when her young daughter suffered burns from a tanning bed. One glance at her shriveled, damaged face sent ...