Your Skin: Skin Advice, Tips & More!







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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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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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How to be Savvy
By Silvina Pugliese on September 19th, 2009
A savvy consumer, that is. Do you feel overwhelmed in the cosmetics aisle? Is it difficult for you to make sense of all of the product claims? If so, this is a must-read. Confusion-free shopping awaits!
DermTerms
Not familiar with some words on your products' labels? Need to brush up on your skin terminology? Use our DermTerms dictionary!
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Vellus hair
type of hair that is light, fine, short, barely noticeable; commonly referred to as "peach fuzz" -
UVA
the form of ultraviolet energy associated with aging, wrinkling, indoor tanning booths, and skin cancer -
Lichenification
thickened skin, usually due to chronic irritation such as itching or rubbing; resembles leather.
