For many men, there are few aesthetic conditions more stressful than hair loss. But there may be hope–a new report shows that plucking hairs could actually help in the regeneration of new hair. For someone facing significant hair loss, it’s hard to imagine plucking out the last few hairs in a desperate gamble to generate […]
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Dry hair and dry skin are two common problems women and men face around the world, all year round. There are many different causes behind this dryness and even more products out there that claim to solve the problem. Instead of wasting money on expensive products, try any of these 10 DIY at-home fixes.
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Whether you luck out with only premature wrinkling or become one of many who develop skin cancer, the risks are simply not worth it. So before you make your next appointment, take heed to these eight need-to-know facts about indoor tanning.
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This weekend you might have had a few witches ringing your doorbell for tricks and treats. However, one witch you’d benefit from having inside your house full time is witch hazel. The natural, topical astringent is made from the Hamamelis virginiana shrub (particularly the bark and leaves). From soothing burns to preventing unsightly blemishes and […]
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I blame my fascination with thick, shiny, tumbling locks on Ariel, I’ve been envious of that Disney mermaid ever since I watched her toss her long, auburn locks. As a woman who spends a lot of time in the water (both a natural lake and a salt-water pool at my gym), I always been on […]
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It’s a tough question: are parabens, a synthetic compound commonly used as a preservative in beauty and food products, okay to consume? Right now the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says they pose no visible danger to human health, but a mounting body of scientific evidence suggests otherwise. Parabens were first commercialized in the […]
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