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  Your Skin

  Stylish Sun Safety

  By Silvina Pugliese on February 25th, 2010

  Despite your best intentions, chances are that you have overdone it in the sun on at least one occasion. It can be easy to lose track of  time  when you’re engaging in an activity that you truly enjoy. SpaFinder’s “I Will Reflect” bracelet takes the thought out of intentionally limiting your sun exposure. This stylish [...]

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  Sun Protection

  All About Sunscreen

  By Silvina Pugliese on January 2nd, 2010

  By now, you know that you need to wear sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun. How to choose the appropriate sunscreen and how to properly apply it, however, are not as intuitive as you might think! Find out how to shop wisely and lather it on to guarantee optimum sun protection.

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  Nails 101

  Nail Anatomy 101

  By Michael Cashman on December 31st, 2009

  Did you know that fingernails grow about 2-3mm per month while toenails lag behind at 1mm per month? Did you know that complete replacement of a fingernail requires 6 months while a toenail requires 18 months? Does the nail still mystify you? Read this article to learn more about this elusive skin appendage.

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  Hair 101

  Hair: Understanding the Growth Cycle

  By Silvina Pugliese on December 12th, 2009

  Hair is a complex structure with an even more complex growth cycle. In order to understand how hair grows, it is important to understand some basic terminology. Only then will the different phases of hair growth begin to make sense!

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  Hair 101

  Strand by Strand: Introduction to Hair

  By Silvina Pugliese on December 11th, 2009

  What is hair’s purpose? What is it made of? Why is some hair curly while other hair is straight? Click here for your crash course to hair essentials, and pick up a few fun trivia facts to impress your friends.

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  Nails 101

  Nail 911

  By Silvina Pugliese on November 15th, 2009

  The wear-and-tear of everyday activity makes our nails prone to weakening, breaking, and ridging. For those of us with less-than-perfect nails, their visibility can be quite embarrassing. Don’t despair! There are a few, simple steps you can take to solve your common nail complaints.

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  Skin 101

  Skin: A User’s Manual

  By Silvina Pugliese on October 21st, 2009

  The skin is the body’s largest organ and its functional responsibilities are as substantial as its size. What makes up your skin’s structure, and what exactly can it do?

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  Your Skin

  Cosmeceuticals: Anti-Aging Drug Prescriptions

  By Carol Cheng on October 9th, 2009

  Cosmeceuticals utilize the science of pharmaceuticals in formulating cosmetics designed to influence the biology of skin. Learn about some of the most commonly utilized and some of the most newly-designed skin care ingredients designed to combat aging.

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  Your Skin

  6 Common Skin Care Myths

  By Kira Mayo on October 3rd, 2009

  We’ve all heard the standard skin care tips. “Drink more water,” “don’t eat chocolate,” “Proactiv is the best acne cure.” Blah, blah, blah. Amid all the advice, it’s hard to separate fact from fiction. So here I’ll dispel six common skin care myths. I hope they help you get the facts straight!

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  Sun Protection

  To tan or not to tan?

  By Busayo Obayan on September 26th, 2009

  As the winter season draws nearer, people everywhere are renewing tanning memberships. But before you go after that sun-kissed glow by visiting a tanning booth, remember that research has linked tanning bed use to basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma, as well as to an increased risk of melanoma.

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