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If you want to improve the condition of your skin, try not to touch your face. Sweat, oil and grime from frequently touched surfaces like doorknobs can irritate your skin, so wash your hands throughout the day. Learn more about preventing the spread of germs. One of the most effective ways to prevent breakouts is to wa...
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Can camphor treat skin problems? Unusual Skin Care Ingredients Image Gallery Camphor oil has been used as a pain reliever, but can it treat your skin? See pictures of unusual skin care ingredients. It cools. It stimulates. It disinfects. But can camphor, an oil obtained from trees or synthesized from turpentine, treat ...
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How to Get Rid of Acne Scars There are many treatments available to help reduce the appearance of acne scars. See more pictures of skin problems. Having acne as a teenager is uncomfortable enough, but the scars acne often leaves behind can continue to plague you as an adult. Acne scars are quite common, but if they int...
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Is massage good for my skin? You may feel more relaxed after a massage, but could it cause even more stress to your skin? ©iStockphoto.com/Phil Date Massage has been around for thousands of years, dating all the way back to ancient cultures in places like China, India, Egypt and Greece [source: National Center for Comp...
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Will a mud mask make me break out? Getting Beautiful Skin Image Gallery When combined with other ingredients, like honey, mud masks may moisturize or soothe skin. See more getting beautiful skin pictures. Mud masks don't look very pretty when they're on your face, but they may offer some desirable benefits to your skin...
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Oily Skin Treatments: Fast Facts To combat dirt and oil, wash your face twice a day. Use a glycerin soap to avoid irritation. Learn more about washing your skin. To absorb oil and clean out pores, dab a small amount of aloe vera gel on your face two to three times a day. Learn more about the benefits of aloe vera. Use ...
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Skin Problems Image Gallery This guy could probably use some antiperspirant. See more pictures of skin problems. Picture this: You're a man about town and you have a wedding to attend. Your only suit is in a small dusty heap on a shelf in your hanger-less closet. You dig it out as if you're handling hazardous materials...
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Getting Beautiful Skin Image Gallery Daily exfoliation and cleansing may reduce the appearance of large pores. See more pictures of ways to get beautiful skin. If you've ever looked at yourself too closely in the mirror, the large number of pores on your face may have stood out. The skin on the human face has thousands...
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Zeno Acne Treatment Device By: Jason Nestor The new Zeno Hot Spot acne treatment device will be available in January 2010. Image courtesy Zeno Corporation Zits are like cockroaches -- squash one and another pops up to take its place. And they're about as attractive as cockroaches, too. That's why so many people go out ...
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Does our society have a bias against bald or balding women? See more pictures of skin and scalp problems. © iStockphoto.com/ampyang In March 2009, beauty queen Tara Wheeler (Miss Virginia 2008) vowed to shave her head if she raised $500,000 for pediatric cancer research. Why $500,000? That was the bounty set by pageant...
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Dry Shampoo Basics Don't hit the snooze too many times, or you'll have no time to wash your hair! See more sleep pictures. Lilli Day/Getty Images Think of those mornings when you hit the snooze button a few too many times, and you wake up with barely enough time to pull on some clothes and rush out the door to the offi...
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All sorts of attention can make your hair look fabulous for tonight, but what about two years from now? See more pictures of personal hygiene practices. Chris Jackson/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images Hair dryers are a staple appliance in many modern bathrooms. They perform an essential function after you emerge ...
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Hair Washing: Fast Facts When your body sheds excreted fats and disintegrating debris from your cells (known as sebum), it removes them via your hair follicles. Learn more about how sebum forms. Sebum is gross but crucial -- it moisturizes and waterproofs your hair and skin. Learn more about sebum's role in your skin a...
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With all of the sebum excreted onto our hair and skin, it's no wonder why we love to shampoo. See more pictures of personal hygiene practices. Shioguchi/Getty Images You've had your sebaceous glands for some time now -- for your entire life, actually. They began to appear beneath your skin during your fourth month in t...
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Is the scalp different from other skin? It's not just the quantity of hair growing on the scalp that makes it different from other skin. Anthony Saint James/Digital Vision/Getty Images Off the top of your head, you may think your scalp is different from the rest of your skin simply because it covers your skull and grow...
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Is tea tree oil good for treating scalp problems? Skin Problems Image Gallery Tea tree oil is a natural alternative for treating scalp problems. See more pictures of skin problems. © iStockphoto.com/Rebecca Picard and Gabriela Fabrowska-Poposki If you're plagued by a dry, itchy scalp but are chemical-conscious when it ...
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Everyone has a distinct scent, but excessive body odor can be unattractive and alienating. The key to what you like is often in your nose. Because your senses are connected, an enticing aroma can make something good -- such as a tasty dish or a pleasing sight -- become even more attractive. What's more, each person has...
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Avoid razor burn and nicks by preparing underarm skin before shaving. Shaving can be an irritating affair that leaves you with stubble not long after you finish. And then there are those nicks, cuts and red bumps that the razor can leave in its wake. It's hardly a recipe for beauty or comfort. But when you think about ...
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Personal Hygiene Image Gallery Preparing your underarms for shaving can prevent ingrown hairs. See more personal hygiene pictures. Whether you're throwing on a tank top for an aerobics class or slipping into a bathing suit for a day in the sun, your grooming ritual might include shaving or waxing your underarms for a s...
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By: Jason Nell | Updated: Feb 17, 2021 Underarm rashes are typically caused by heat, friction or contact with allergens. © iStockphoto.com/Robert Byron Getting rashes under your arms can really be the pits, but while these rashes have a variety of causes, most aren't cause for alarm. An armpit is a dark, moist place th...
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Undearm Skin Discoloration Personal Hygiene ­Image Gallery Underarm skin discoloration is known as underarm hyperpigmentation. See more personal hygiene pictures. Spring has just turned to summer, and the first pool party is approaching. You decide to celebrate the season by buying a new swimsuit. In the dressing room ...
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Personal Hygiene ­Image Gallery We've all done it before. See more personal hygiene pictures. ©iStockphoto.com/stphillips We're probably all guilty of the occasional surreptitious "pit check" to make sure that our deodorant is working, especially when we're outside in hot weather or in a really stressful situation. The...
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Is waxing safe for underarm skin? Waxing your underarms has its downsides, but it's safe for your skin. If you're like many women, you may want to kick the routine task of shaving your underarms to the curb. You may be wondering about other hair-removal options, and there are many: electrolysis, laser removal, hot wax,...
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What are the health benefits of eating salads? A salad is not only a low-calorie, high-fiber meal. It also comes packed with vitamins and nutrients. See more salad pictures. Photo courtesy of U.S. DOD You know salad has arrived when you see it on the menu of almost every fast-food restaurant in the developed world. Why...
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Staying Healthy Image Gallery Salt lurks in more places than just your shaker. See more staying healthy pictures. The No. 1 reason people choose the foods they eat — over convenience and health — is flavor. One of the easiest and cheapest ways to make food taste good is by adding salt to it. A few salty foods in your d...
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Even if you don't have a sweet tooth, chances are you take in more than your fair share of sugar each day. Added sugars can be found in everything from soda to salad dressing and even in otherwise healthy foods like yogurt. The World Health Association recommends cutting back on refined sugar to reduce your risk of obe...
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Lunch Box Image Gallery Just a little planning can help you prepare delicious healthy lunches you can take with you to work. See more lunch box pictures. Nielsen research indicates that in 2009, meal planning was "one of the largest and fastest growing online activities" [source: Gregori]. Retailers have responded with...
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Scheduling exercise into a busy lifestyle can be a challenge, and planning meals and snacks around the exercise is another. Eating too much food, or the wrong food before exercise, can hamper your performance or cause indigestion, sluggishness, nausea and vomiting. On the other hand, if you haven't eaten in six hours a...
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Legumes: Natural Food Legumes are packed with fiber, which is good for your cholesterol levels. Legumes are a vegetable family of bite-sized seeds. They're grown all over the world and are eaten by virtually all cultures. Legumes are one of the most all-around nutritious foods. The family includes black beans, black-ey...
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A small serving of almonds with your morning multivitamin may help you absorb more and waste less. See more food pyramid pictures. With all the low-fat and fat-free products on the market, you'd think reducing fat intake would be the surest way to greater health. In fact, there is such a thing as too little fat. Strang...
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Can I take omega-3 if I'm allergic to seafood? Omega-3 fatty acids are part of a healthy diet, but what do you do if you're allergic to the fish oil they typically come from? See more staying healthy pictures. © iStockphoto.com/ozgurdonmaz We're told there are certain things we should do to keep ourselves healthy -- ge...
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Getting Beautiful Skin Image Gallery Is your child too young for a facial or a manicure? Find out. See more pictures of getting beautiful skin. "Childhood will soon be no place for children," says Sister Wolf in her Goddamit I’m Mad Blog. What got her all riled up this time? It was an article in the NY Post that talks ...
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Worried about swimsuit season? See how to get comfortable in a bikini. I’d describe myself as a fit person with a few figure flaws. I have a pot belly (thanks mom) and some cellulite. I do have good calves and decent boobs. I don’t have a bikini bod in the traditional media sense (long legs, flat abs, lean arms, etc.)....
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Petroleum jelly is an effective moisturizer for dry skin. Try switching to an oil-based moisturizer and use it often! Dermatologists recommend applying moisturizers to the skin within three minutes of washing your face or stepping out of the shower. This helps trap the water in the skin and decreases dryness and itchin...
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Get rid of unwanted hair with laser hair removal. Do you have embarrassing hair growth where you don't want it? You're not alone — up to 90 percent of us are bothered by this age-old beauty problem that is often blamed on heredity or hormones. For women, the most aggravating areas where unwanted hair growth occurs are ...
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Gaining a few pounds might actually help you look younger. Great news! Research shows that gaining weight makes you look younger! According to a forthcoming study in the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, fat can help smooth out wrinkles and make you look younger. Can someone please pass the Hagaan Dazs? The a...
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Getting Beautiful Skin Image Gallery Soap and water are perfect cleansers for normal skin. See more getting beautiful skin pictures. You've been blessed with "normal" skin, but there are still a few things to consider. Typically, soap and water are perfect for lifting and removing dirt. However the more they lift, the ...
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Getting Beautiful Skin Image Gallery Keeping your skin hydrated and wearing sunscreen are two easy ways to take care of your skin. See more getting beautiful skin pictures. In spite of your skin type, age or climate, there are a few basic skin-saving solutions that will work for everyone. Water is nature's best beauty ...
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While others frolic during spring, you suffer. Get health tips with staying healthy pictures. P.E. Reed/Getty Images You can barely drag yourself out of bed. Winter is gradually receding back into the closet of seasons once again, and you're painfully aware that spring is up next. You find the thought of facing another...
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That psychedelic shot is actually a magnified image of cholesterol. See more heart pictures. David Malin/Getty Images We've all been told to keep our cholesterol down. High cholesterol leads to hardened arteries, coronary heart disease and even strokes. Anyone can have high cholesterol: men, women, the young, the old, ...
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Eating plenty of vegetables helps keep you healthy. See more heart health pictures. Dougal Waters/Iconica/Getty Images Those of us who eat salads for lunch instead of burgers often make the sacrifice in the name of slimmer thighs. It turns out that's just the beginning of the benefits of eating lots and lots of vegetab...
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It sure looks like she's having a heart attack. But what's going on here besides chest pain? See more heart health pictures. It's Monday morning. The traffic is thick. An overturned tractor-trailer is sprawled across four lanes of the h­ighway, and you're late for your annual performance review with your boss. Great. A...
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By: Jennifer Pocock Hormone changes that affect the brain may be one reason that women experience migraine pain more frequently than men. See more brain pictures. You're sitting at work, preparing notes for the morning meeting, when you gradually begin to notice white, jagged lights flickering at the edge of your visio...
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Eight out of 10 people experience back pain. See more ways to age healthfully. In prime condition, the human body functions as a well-oiled machine, with the heart as the engine that keeps the infrastructure of muscles and bones moving properly. But when we don't take proper care of it, parts of that machine can slip u...
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© Photographer: Kenhurst | Agency: Dreamstime Many of us assume that if you have health insurance, your health care costs are either covered or at least partially paid. Unfortunately, this is not always the case -- this is where health insurance exclusions come into play. A health insurance exclusion refers to anything...
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What happens to all those forms you fill out in the doctor's office? Every time you go to a new doctor, you do the same thing: Fill out long forms with all your insurance information, then give your insurance card to the receptionist. So what happens next in the insurance process? How does a claim go through once the c...
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Outpatient Procedures Even a difficult surgery like hip replacement can have outpatient care. Photographer: Baloncici I Agency: Dreamstime.com Accidents happen every day, even to the most cautious of us. These accidents often result in a stay in the hospital. However, thanks to medical breakthroughs over past decades, ...
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By: Cristen Conger | Updated: Feb 12, 2021 Personal Hygiene Image Gallery Many men spend more than a month out of their lives just shaving their beards. See more personal hygiene pictures. Grooming your body hair can seem like cutting the grass in the summertime. You devote an afternoon to the chore, and the next thing...
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What Happens if You Eat a Silica Get Packet? The contents of a silica packet would make your mouth as dry as a desert. ©iStockphoto.com/leviticus What you would be consuming is most likely silica gel or some other desiccant -- something that absorbs (collects) and holds water vapor. These little packets are found in al...
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Your stomach won't blow quite like this volcano, but if it has too much gas, it will expand and begin to tear. Photo courtesy USGS This is a question that has certainly crossed the minds of children everywhere, and admittedly the minds of adults as well. To answer this question, first we need to look at how and why we ...
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A grumbling stomach can be a bit embarrassing in some situations. Ableimages/Riser/Getty Images The human body is an amazing machine, and every once in a while it will do something to remind you that it's working hard to keep you alive and well. The stomach growl is one of these reminders. Loud, soft and sometimes for ...
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That constant ringing noise can get pretty annoying — and dangerous. iStockphoto.com/Kati Neudert Think back to the last time you went to a rock 'n' roll concert or a fireworks display. Do you remember that peculiar ringing in your ears after the show stopped? The noises around you were muffled briefly, replaced with a...
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If you cross your eyes for a long period of time, it would definitely hurt. But would they stay that way forever? Koudis/Photodisc/Getty Images "Don't cross your eyes -- they'll stick that way!" That's something most of us have heard from our mothers at one time or another. Can they actually stick? Let's take a look at...
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People who lack vitamin A often suffer from night blindness -- they cannot see in the dark. One of the most amazing things about human vision is the incredible range it has. We can see in very bright sunlight, and we can also see in nearly total darkness. ­If you spend much time working with a camera, you know how amaz...
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Your body is working hard to repair a broken bone from the moment an injury occurs. See more bodily feat pictures. iStockphoto.com/Robert Brown If you experience engine trouble, you take your car to a mechanic. If your pipes leak, you call a plumber. And if you fracture a leg, the usual course of action is to visit a d...
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Can brain foods make you smarter? Not pictured: oatmeal vats See more alternative medicine pictures. PhotoAlto/Laurence Mouton/Getty Images If you're a regular visitor to HowStuffWorks.com, you might enjoy a little behind-the-scenes gossip about how these articles get to your computer screen. Each day, a dedicated team...
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What if people had gills? For this mermaid to actually breathe underwater, she would need more gills than what her fins could provide. David Fleetham/Taxi/Getty Images In the movie "WaterWorld," Kevin Costner's character has a mutation that gives him gills behind the ears. Is this really possible? Could a mutation allo...
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Decoding 28 Medical Slang Terms Doctors, nurses, and other health-care professionals need to communicate with each other quickly and effectively. They also have a sense of humor, as you'll notice in the following list of slang terms used in hospitals. Appy: a person's appendix or a patient with appendicitis Baby Catche...
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Diuretics 101 If you have high blood pressure or heart failure, your doctor may prescribe diuretics. Jose Luis Pelaez/Iconica/Getty Images Diuretics are medicines that aid the elimination of sodium (salt) and water from the body. The oral forms of these drugs are sometimes referred to as "water pills." Diuretics act by...
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A panic attack can be one of the most frightening experiences of your life. See more mental disorder pictures. Erin Patrice O'Brien/Getty Images You're walking through the park on an ordinary day when suddenly, without warning, you're stricken with acute fear. The world starts to spin. Everything around you seems unrea...
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Ongoing depression may lead a person to seek comfort in a bottle. See more pictures of mental disorders. We all have bad days when we just want to come home, get in comfy pajamas and indulge in guilty pleasures. Maybe a glass or two of red wine, a marathon of sappy movies and an entire carton of ice cream. But what if ...
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There are long-standing urban legends and old wives' tales regarding flowers and the sick. ©iStockphoto.com/Sjlocke In the "get well soon" world, flowers are the go-to gift. They brighten up a dull room, bring some nature into the picture and are just plain good at cheering people up -- which makes it all the more stra...
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Kids in the Philippines take part in a 2006 attempt to break the world record for most number of people brushing teeth simultaneously for three minutes. As long as they don't go for the most people drinking orange juice immediately afterward, they should be fine. See more personal hygiene pictures. Joel Nito/AFP/Getty ...
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By: Sarah Dowdey This chef knows that flavor is more than gustatory sensation. See more human senses pictures. Children learn about taste in grade school -- out of the five senses, it seems like one of the simplest. There are no cones, rods or lenses. There are no tympanic membranes or miniscule bones. Yet scientists k...
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Just because you can't pronounce it or don't know what it means doesn't mean you're not suffering from one of these conditions. Here is our list of 28 phobias and their definitions. 1. Ablutophobia: Fear of washing or bathing 2. Acrophobia: Fear of heights 3. Agoraphobia: Fear of open spaces, crowds, or leaving a safe ...
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How would you react if you found yourself in a cramped, dark tunnel like this one? ©Igor Lubnevskiy | Dreamstime.com It's dark, and you're trapped. Stooped down in these close quarters, you find that you can't fully stand up. You stretch a shaky hand downward, feeling blindly for the ground. Your hand finds its mark, a...
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What do King Arthur and breastfeeding have in common? Read on to find out. ©iStockphoto/duncan1890 What if those Greek and Roman myths you read in high school weren't really stories? What if they were actually based on fact? It turns out that some ethnographers believe that the ancient gods and goddesses, people, place...
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Sperm Banks Dr. Jerome K. Sherman holds frozen sperm for future use. Sherman discovered the method of successfully freezing and thawing sperm that made sperm banks possible. Ralph Morse/Time Life Pictures/Getty Images Some people find they need help conceiving. They struggle with sterility, decreased fertility or one o...
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One supermarket chain thought pregnant women would make better wine tasters. See more pregnancy pictures. Stefanie Sudek/Stock4B/Getty Images When British supermarket chain Tesco asked pregnant women to come in and taste their wines in 2004, they weren't advocating fetal alcohol syndrome. Tesco's wine tasters don't dri...
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Cool compresses and good sleep habits can help cut down on puffiness under the eyes. See more getting beautiful skin pictures. You know how tough some mornings can be. You're tired and desperate for a cup of coffee. The last thing you need is to look in the mirror and see two puffy eyes staring back at you. But it seem...
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Getting Beautiful Skin Image Gallery Barry Wong/Photodisc/Getty Images In addition to being good on salads and pasta, olive oil can help moisturize dry skin. See more getting beautiful skin pictures. Barry Wong/Photodisc/Getty Images You probably know olive oil can be good for your health -- and good for your pasta -- ...
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Cellulite creams can take weeks to deliver any results. See more getting beautiful skin pictures. ©iStockphoto.com/Emre Ogan Cellulite, that dimpled skin that often appears on the thighs, hips and buttocks, is the bane of many women's existences. Unlike some imperfections that can be hidden under clothes, if you have a...
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Getting Beautiful Skin Image Gallery Steven Puetzer/Photodisc/Getty Images What’s the link between stress and wrinkles? See more getting beautiful skin pictures. Steven Puetzer/Photodisc/Getty Images Stop worrying so much. No really, didn't anyone ever tell you worrying could cause wrinkles? Don't be too quick to liste...
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Make sure your son uses a shaving cream or lotion when he begins shaving. See more pictures of personal hygiene practices. Shaving is a rite of passage for many boys. It's one of the many milestones on the road of adolescence, and some boys can't wait to start. Facial hair begins growing during puberty or shortly after...
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Bikini Wax: What You Need to Know Beautiful Skin Image Gallery There are many variations on the bikini wax, starting with one that only removes hair at the outer edges of your bikini line. See more pictures of beautiful skin. ©iStockphoto/Nina Matyszczak After working hard during the cold winter months to keep your bea...
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Brazilian Wax: What You Need to Know Personal Hygiene Image Gallery Ask what type of wax your salon uses when you make your appointment. Soy-based wax can be less painful. See more pictures of personal hygiene practices. ©iStockphoto.com/Jennifer Sheets You might not be sad to see summer end, simply because of the cons...
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Most men experience irritation when shaving. See more pictures of personal hygiene practices. ©iStockphoto.com/Micheal O Fiachra How often you shave your beard is typically a matter of personal preference. Some men grow beards because they like the way they look. Others grow them to cover up scars or blemishes, and som...
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How often should I shave my legs? Personal Hygiene Image Gallery Shaving is the most common way to keep your legs hairless, but it requires regular upkeep. See more pictures of personal hygiene practices. ©iStockphoto.com/Joanne Verspuij Shaving is the most common way to temporarily remove unwanted leg hair [source: Ba...
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If you take good care of your blade, you can replace it less frequently -- and save money. See more pictures of personal hygiene practices. ©iStockphoto.com/restyler Cell phone companies give you a free phone because they know they'll profit off the plan they sell you. Razor manufacturers are no different. They sell ra...
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Waxing your eyebrows once every two weeks is typical. See more pictures of personal hygiene practices. Steve Mason/Photodisc/Getty Images Waxing is one of the most popular hair removal techniques available, especially when it comes to eyebrows. It's more expensive than tweezing -- a salon wax job on small body parts li...
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Waxing may be painful, but it lasts much longer than shaving or hair removal creams. See more pictures of personal hygiene practices. Waxing can often be a welcome alternative to the daily task of shaving your legs. Waxing hurts, but considering the fact that you're ripping off mass quantities of hair, it's no surprise...
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Tweezing might save you money, but can it do anything to harm your skin? See more pictures of personal hygiene practices. ©iStockphoto.com/Ana Blazic During their lifetime, most women -- and a few men -- will probably spend hours in front of a mirror with a pair of tweezers. Tweezing is one of the most common technique...
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Getting Beautiful Skin Image Gallery Put your best face forward on film with these skin tone appearance tips. See more pictures of getting beautiful skin. You have that certain picture you're proud to display. While you hide your driver's license photo, this is the shot you keep framed on your mantle or use for your so...
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Getting Beautiful Skin Image Gallery Seasonal skin tone is a way of thinking about the colors that are most flattering on you. See more pictures of getting beautiful skin. You have that shirt you love -- the one that makes your eyes pop, complements your skin and plays up your hair color. Why does that shirt seem to lo...
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Chlorine can cause fine lines and wrinkles, and some people may develop a rash from chlorine exposure. ©iStockphoto.com/Maciej Laska When was the last time you were exposed to chlorine? If you haven't been to the pool recently, you may think it's been a while, but you're probably closer to chlorine than you think. Have...
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How does smoking affect skin? Even the faces you make while smoking can give you wrinkles. ©iStockphoto.com/Anettelinnea Most people know that smoking is bad for your health. It can increase your risk of cancer, cause problems during pregnancy and make you more likely to suffer from a stroke or heart attack. But even b...
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Lip balm is made to soothe chapped lips, but could you become addicted? Jonathan Knowles/Getty Images Imagine this scenario: You're driving down the highway, and your lips are hit with a harsh, dry sensation, as though they're terribly chapped. Unable to find a lip balm in your bag or glove compartment, you pull over a...
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Makeup TIps Image Gallery The key to long-lasting makeup begins with your original makeup application. See more pictures of makeup tips. ©iStockphoto.com/Artur Traczyk If you are among the countless women who wear makeup, chances are you have at least a basic beauty routine. Admit it -- before you leave your home in th...
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Lip Enhancement Options Getting Beautiful Skin Image Gallery Sometimes lipstick and liner aren't enough to achieve the perfect pout. What other options are there? See more pictures of getting beautiful skin. ©iStockphoto.com/David Gilder As far as beauty trends go, the preference for plump, pouty lips seems to have sta...
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Makeup Tips Image Gallery Lip stain and lipstick both add color to your pout, but they do so in very different ways. See makeup tips and pictures. RUNSTUDIO/Riser/Getty Images Women have been applying color to their lips in roughly the same fashion since 1923 -- when an American invented the twist-up lipstick tube [sou...
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Makeup is meant to enhance features and even out skin tone, but could it harm your skin? Get tips with our makeup tips pictures. When you go through your morning makeup routine, your goal is obviously to improve your appearance. But how is that seemingly harmless, perfectly applied layer of powder really affecting your...
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Makeup primer is often applied to increase longevity of other makeups applied over top. See more makeup tips pictures. ©iStockphoto.com/Tatyana Aleksandrova If you've ever wondered how models have such glowing, flawless skin, the answer may be in their makeup primer. Because makeup primer has the unique ability to fill...
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Natural Cosmetics 101 Makeup Tips Image Gallery Cosmetics that tout "natural" ingredients can be found everywhere from luxury brands to drugstore lines. See more pictures of makeup tips. In March 2009, the advocacy group Campaign for Safe Cosmetics made an alarming announcement about baby bath-care products. The group ...
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Permanent makeup is a tattoo that makes you look like you're wearing makeup. Get great tips from our makeup tips pictures. ©iStockphoto.com/inaki antonana plaza In today's fast-paced world, it seems like people will do anything to save time. Drive-throughs are now found at your local pharmacy, and there's no need to wr...
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How much is too much when it comes to makeup? When it comes to makeup, sometimes less is more. Get more tips from our makeup tips pictures. ©iStockphoto.com/eli_asenova Forget diamonds -- makeup is a girl's best friend. Whether it's covering under-eye circles and blemishes or giving your perfect date outfit a flirty fi...
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Some deep chemical peels can lead to permanent bleaching of the skin. See more getting beautiful skin pictures. Gary John Norman/Lifesize/Getty Images If fine lines and scars are aging you unnecessarily, a chemical peel could make you look years younger. These simple procedures work by getting rid of damaged skin cells...
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Collagen Injections Overview Injecting collagen into the lips can make them fuller. See more getting beautiful skin pictures. I Image/Digital Vision/Getty Images Collagen is an important protein in your body that strengthens tissues and organs. Although it comprises almost 80 percent of your skin, the collagen can brea...
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Dermal fillers are less invasive than plastic surgery, but their effects don't last nearly as long. See more getting beautiful skin pictures. ©iStockphoto.com/Renee Lee Understandably, many people find the idea of having plastic surgery quite scary. But these days, there are many other ways you can rejuvenate your skin...
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Oxygen Facials Oxygen facials aim to plump the skin without the splotches that traditional facials can leave behind. See more getting beautiful skin pictures. ©iStockphoto.com/Erel Photography With the increase in popularity of high-definition television, more and more celebrities are worrying about just how smooth the...
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Getting Beautiful Skin Image Gallery The best way to protect a healing scar from the sun is to keep it covered. See more pictures of getting beautiful skin. © iStockphoto.com/Yenwen Lu Scars are like opinions: Everyone has one. Whether it's under your chin or on your knee, your scar probably serves as a reminder of som...
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