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Everyone wants to hold off the signs of aging for as long as possible, and over the years, some pretty impressive anti-aging remedies have been used. These have included crocodile dung (yuck!), mercury (yikes!), and many other substances. Today, some…

You know the dangers of sunbathing. Not only are you more at risk of developing cancer, the longer you stay in the sun, but you’re also putting your skin through the trauma that will show up in the form of…

If you are (or your child is) a teenager, it is no surprise to you that teens often struggle with keeping their skin clear and healthy. Between hormones, stress, a potentially iffy diet, and insufficient sleep, the typical adolescent lifestyle…

You have purchased all of the facial lotions and potions to maximize the chances that you’ll have glowing, blemish-free skin, but did you know that the order in which you apply them matters? Of course, you already know not to…

You have probably heard of CBD oil, which is derived from the cannabis plant. While it is the same plant that produces THC, the component of marijuana that gives people a high feeling, CBD, on its own, does not cause…

Wearing a mask is a sign of the times in 2020, and for a good reason: Studies have shown that face masks protect not only others, which was known from the beginning, but also the wearer from COVID-19. However, nothing is perfect,…

Ahh, your 30s. You have envisioned this time as the span of years between the acne that plagued you throughout your teens and 20s and the fine lines that will begin showing up in your 40s. And now that you…

You might have heard the popular advice to wash your face for 60 seconds, twice per day (morning and before bed). As you know from having to sing the Happy Birthday song twice in order to get in your 20…

Blackheads: Who knew that something so small could be so frustrating? Blackheads are also called open comedones. They have blocked pores developed from natural skin oils and excess sebum, and when open, skin oils react with the air, turning pores…